Pet Grooming in Traverse City

Traverse City is the Grand Traverse County seat, and many groomers here serve the whole region, so some of the listings sit in nearby townships. Expect a mix of neighborhood salons, pet-store grooming counters and 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. Book early for summer and holiday weekends.

Experience matters more than paperwork

Ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often. A groomer that also keeps dogs overnight is a boarding facility, so ask whether it holds the licenses it needs.

Your dog's license

The Grand Traverse County Treasurer's dog license page says Michigan law requires dogs over four months old to have a license, and that you can buy one at the Treasurer's office, online, or at authorized licensing locations that include local veterinary clinics. You need your dog's current rabies certificate, plus proof of sterilization if the certificate does not show it. Licenses are issued based on your dog's rabies vaccination date, not the date you buy. Groomers will also ask for rabies proof.

Vaccines and winter care

Michigan's State Veterinarian reminded owners in an August 2025 bulletin that state law requires dogs to be vaccinated against rabies, and that 54 cases of leptospirosis were reported in Michigan dogs in 2024, only five of them in vaccinated animals. Ask your vet whether your dog's vaccines are current before a grooming or boarding visit, and tell the groomer about any cough or illness.

Michigan winters mean snow, ice and salted sidewalks. Wipe your dog's paws after walks, and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed so ice and salt do not build up. In a November 2023 release, Kent County officials reminded residents that state law requires dogs that spend time outside to have adequate shelter, fresh water and dry bedding. In summer, book early-morning 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.

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.