Pet Grooming in Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls'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.

Questions to ask

Training and experience vary, 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.

Grooming permits and dog licenses in Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls is one of the cities that regulates groomers. The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District's Animal Services Division requires permits for residential and commercial animals and businesses, and a grooming business permit is required for every person operating a business, including a mobile business that provides grooming. The city's standard of care says no animal may be left unattended on a grooming table, in a bathing area or in the drying area, and that no animal may be groomed without a valid rabies vaccination certificate. If a groomer works in the city, you can ask whether they hold the permit.

Your dog also needs a city license. Dogs and cats 16 weeks old or older must be licensed; the license is renewed along with the rabies vaccination, and you need the rabies certificate and the fee to get it. You can buy it at Animal Services or through participating local veterinary clinics, and the city says a dog should wear its license tag at all times. Texas law also requires rabies vaccination by four months of age.

Summer heat and cold snaps

Book summer grooming early in the day, never leave a dog in a parked car, and carry small dogs across hot parking lots. In a winter freeze, make sure your dog is fully dry before it goes outside. For double-coated breeds such as huskies, shepherds and golden retrievers, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave: 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.