How to Find a Pet Groomer

Some animals require more care than others. Dogs that have long or thick fur need to have it trimmed when the weather begins to warm up. Removing long hair from animals keeps their hair from becoming knotted or dirty. Your pet is your friend, so you’ll need to find a groomer you trust to keep it looking and feeling great.

• Look through your phone book for a groomer ad that looks appealing to you. Consider the breed of dog or cat you have, and see if there are groomers that specialize in grooming your specific animal's breed. It can be hard to judge a groomer without talking to her though.


• Search online for groomer reviews in your area. You can check a local groomer’s web site, but that doesn’t necessarily tell you about what kind of rapport you’ll have with him. Reading real opinions from real people about local groomer’s will give you a better feel for them.


• Stop by a pet store in your area and ask the employees where to find a good groomer. Pet stores usually have their animals groomed frequently, they’ll be able give you a good idea on which groomer is the best.


• Visit your local veterinary clinic and ask them about local groomers. Groomers usually stay in close contact with veterinary clinics as a way to attract more customers. A lot of people that work at a veterinary clinic have pets too, and they can share info about the grooming service they use. 


• Ask your family members about area pet groomers to get a good recommendation.