Pet Grooming in Tempe

Tempe'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.

Ask about experience

Maricopa County dropped its health permit for pet groomers in March 2018, so county health inspectors no longer inspect them; the county's notice says so. That makes your own check more important. Before the first visit, ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often.

• 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

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control lists Tempe among the places where all dogs must be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. The county says all dogs 3 months or older must be licensed, and licenses are renewed yearly; bring your dog's rabies certificate when you apply. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Summer heat

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control says skin damage can occur in one minute when asphalt is above 125 degrees, and suggests holding your bare foot or the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds: if it is too hot for you, it is too hot for your dog. The county also advises keeping time outside to the mornings or evenings, never chaining or locking a pet outdoors, and never leaving a pet in a car, where the inside can reach 129 degrees in 20 minutes when it is 100 outside. Book early-morning grooming appointments, and 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.

Distemper and parvovirus

In August 2025 Valley veterinarians and the Arizona Humane Society warned that canine distemper was on the rise in coyotes and some dogs, and urged owners to vaccinate and to avoid wildlife when out with their dogs. In January 2026 the Arizona Humane Society reported a significant jump in parvo cases and urged owners to keep pets vaccinated. Ask your groomer which vaccines it requires, and keep your dog's shots current.

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