Pet Grooming in Stamford

Stamford'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.

What Connecticut requires of groomers

Connecticut licenses groomers at the state level. The Department of Agriculture's pet facility license page defines a grooming facility as any place, other than a commercial kennel, maintained as a business where dogs are groomed, and lists it with commercial kennels, pet shops and training facilities under Sec. 22-344, "Licensing of commercial kennel, pet shop, training facility or grooming facility." A place maintained for boarding or grooming dogs or cats counts as a commercial kennel. Ask a groomer whether it holds a state license, and visit the shop if you are unsure.

Experience matters too

A license is not a measure of skill, so ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom 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 city license

In Stamford, each dog six months of age or older must be licensed annually before July 1 through the Town Clerk, and the application needs a copy of a current rabies certificate signed by a veterinarian. Online renewals open on June 1 and close on August 31. Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination too.

Winter salt and summer heat

Road salt irritates paw pads, so wipe your dog's paws with a damp cloth after winter walks and ask your groomer to trim the hair between the pads. In summer, book early-morning appointments and never leave your dog in a parked car; for double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave, because the undercoat protects them from heat and sunburn.

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.