Pet Grooming in Sierra Vista

Sierra Vista's groomers range from neighborhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that work from your driveway. A full groom usually covers a bath, haircut, nail trim and ear cleaning; most groomers also offer bath-only visits, de-shedding and quick tidy-ups between full grooms.

Experience matters

We could not confirm any city, county or state license that a groomer needs in Sierra Vista, so ask a groomer how long it has worked, where its staff trained and whether it grooms your breed often. Before the first visit:

• Tell the groomer about your dog's health, age and temperament.
• Ask how dogs are dried; if a cage dryer is used, someone should check the dog often.
• Ask which vaccines they require, and reschedule if your dog is coughing.
• If the coat is badly matted, ask about a short clip rather than hours of brushing out.

Your dog's license

Arizona law says the board of supervisors of each county may set a license fee for each dog three months of age or older, and that each licensed dog gets a tag. Whether a dog license is sold by the county or by the City of Sierra Vista where you live, and what it costs, is something we could not confirm, so ask the city or the county before you apply. Cochise County's Animal Control Division, run by the Sheriff's Office, enforces state law and county ordinances on domestic animals and can be reached at 520-803-3550. Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination, so bring your dog's certificate.

Heat, monsoon storms and hot pavement

Southeast Arizona summers are hot and the monsoon brings thunderstorms. Walk early in the morning, test the pavement with the back of your hand before you walk your dog, and never leave a dog in a parked car. Many dogs panic at thunder, so keep a current ID tag on your dog and book grooming for a calm, dry day. For double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave: the undercoat protects them from heat and sunburn.

Winter cold

Sierra Vista sits at a higher elevation than Arizona's desert cities, and winter nights can be cold. Ask your groomer how short a clip is sensible for your dog before a cold snap.

About these listings

Many listings here were added from public business data and have not been claimed by the business yet. Check hours, prices and services with the groomer directly. If you run one of these businesses, you can claim or correct your listing from its page.