Pet Grooming in Toms River

Toms River'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 more than paperwork

New Jersey's health rules define a kennel as a business of boarding or selling dogs or breeding dogs for sale, and the Toms River code uses a similar definition; grooming is not part of either. So ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often. A groomer that also boards dogs is a different business, so ask whether it is licensed as a kennel.

Your dog's license

Toms River's code says no one may keep a dog over seven months old in the township unless it is vaccinated and licensed. The township's Health Department sells licenses in its office or by mail, and the license term runs from January 1 to December 31, with rabies shots valid for the whole term. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Storms and shore weather

Toms River sits on the water, and storms can mean evacuations. New Jersey's county animal response teams, including Ocean County's, run temporary shelters for the pets of evacuated residents. Keep your dog's vaccination records and ID tags current. In summer, book early-morning appointments, never leave your dog in a parked car, 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.

Before the first appointment

• 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.

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.