We’ve put together a list of the best dog groomers in Nova Scotia for your perusal. Continue reading to find out who they are.
1. Jollytails
Jollytails is owned and operated by Tristan Flynn and Pamela Smith. Tristan has been a long-term dog care and training professional, so he brings extensive experience to Jollytails. The company has 4 locations around Dartmouth and Halifax. They offer various pet goods, dog training, doggy daycare, and grooming. Jollytails employs a staff of professional, well-trained individuals focused on providing excellent dog care. Each groomer takes their time on grooming services, giving a comfortable and relaxing experience to the dogs.
Jollytails offers a full grooming service, bath & nails, and various tidying-up services like nails, ear plucking, trims, teeth brushing, and more. A full groom comes with bathing, shampooing, conditioning, blow-drying, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and a full haircut. Prices change based on the type of cut, coat condition, and dog behavior. General prices start at $35 for small short-haired dogs, $50 for medium short-haired dogs, and $65 for large short-haired dogs.
Contact Jolly Tails here to request a service at one of their locations.
2. Good Dog Works!
Owned by Alex Keir and Donna Truesdale, Good Dog Works! is a dog service provider committed to being life-long learners. They are located in Stellarton. They strive to stay up-to-date on procedures, training, and dog care services. The company focuses on their love of dogs which pushes them to stay on top of the field when it comes to excellent customer service and grooming services. The highly-trained, groomers have the knowledge, skill, and experience to provide a safe, comforting, and relaxing experience for all dogs.
Good Dog Works! provides full grooming services as well as a self-serve bathing station. Full grooming services include bathing, shampooing, conditioning, blow-drying, ear cleaning, nail trimming, and a haircut in the client’s choice of style. Prices are subject to change based on the dog and style of cut. However, prices start at $42 for a small dog, $52 for a medium dog, $62 for a large dog, $82 for an extra-large, and $102 for an XXL dog.
Contact Good Dog Works! by phone at (902) 695-3077 or email at info@gooddogworks.ca.
3. Dogs Chattin Daycare and Grooming
Located in Dartmouth, Dogs Chattin Daycare and Grooming provides a safe atmosphere for dogs who need a fresh cut or daycare services. The company is owned by Joe Di Profio, who has over 30 years of experience working with dogs across Canada and the USA. Dogs Chattin strives to be the best dog service provider that Dartmouth locals can count on for excellent services from a loving staff.
Dogs Chattin’ expert groomer, Cheryl Beaver, provides high-quality grooming services sure to leave your pup clean and stylish. Services include a full haircut, nail trimming, feathering, teeth brushing, and flea shampoo. Prices are subject to change based on the size, breed, and condition of the dog’s coat. A quote is needed to estimate the prices.
Contact Dogs Chattin Daycare and Grooming here.
4. Paw Prints Doggy Daycare & Grooming
Paw Prints Doggy Daycare & Grooming got its start in 1998 offering daycare services to families located around Halifax. Currently located in Bedford West, Paw Prints provides dogs with a safe, comforting environment for expert grooming services. The groomers are experienced in grooming with the Canadian Club Kennel show grooming. Often, the groomers are booked 2 weeks out due to being well-known in the region.
Paw Prints utilizes their experts grooming to offer a full grooming service that ensures your pup will be styled to professional standards. In addition, they offer various add-on services and walk-in services like face trimming, nail trimming, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and much more. The prices for general grooming changes, but they start at $60 for small dogs, $75 for medium dogs, $90 for large dogs, and $100 for extra-large dogs.
Get in touch with Paw Prints Doggy Daycare and Grooming here.
5. Adorable Dogs Grooming Spa
Adorable Dog Grooming Spa offers expert grooming services from professionals located in Cole Harbour. With a team of pet-loving technicians, every dog serviced will feel special, comfortable, and safe. The team goes above and beyond expectations to deliver first-class love and care to all dogs. Adorable Dogs Grooming Spa provides an atmosphere to make dogs feel at home while getting groomed.
Adorable Dogs Grooming Spa gives clients an extensive list of grooming services to choose from. The most popular service is the full groom. It comes complete with a blueberry facial, brush out, blow-drying, nail trimming, ear cleaning, face, and foot trimming, sanitary trimming, pad shaving, a stylish haircut, and a finishing spray with a bandana. Clients can see the prices of services by filling out information such as breed, size, weight, and other information.
Contact Adorable Dogs Grooming Spa here.
6. Reigning Cats n Dogs Pet Spa
Located in Middle Sackville, Reigning Cats n Dogs Pet Spa offers various grooming services intended to make pets feel like royalty. Its location and facilities create an atmosphere defined by comfort, safety, and relaxation. It was designed with the pets in mind. Its mission is to provide high-quality services tailored to each client.
Reigning Cats n Dogs Pet Spa offers full dog grooming services, bathing & brushing services, and a bath & blow-dry service. The full dog grooming includes a cut of the owner’s choice, a bath, blow-drying, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning. Additional services like color enhancement, spa facial, flea bath, and remoisture conditioning can be purchased. Prices change by the dog, so a quote is needed for an estimation.
Get in touch with Reigning Cats n Dogs Pet Spa here.
7. The Dog Shop Bathhouse & Boutique
The Dog Shop Bathhouse & Boutique is a dog specialist offering a spa-like experience for dogs of all sizes and breeds. They are located in Mahone Bay. The Dog Shop uses premium products created for the health of dogs. They employ professional groomers who stop at nothing to provide personalized love and care to each dog they service.
The Dog Shop offers various grooming services, but all of them all tailored to ensure the dogs are safe and at ease while being groomed. A full, deluxe groom includes nail trimming, bathing, blow-drying, de-matting, furminating, ear cleaning, and a full-body haircut to the owner’s preference. Prices start at $59 for a small dog, $70 for a medium dog, $82 for large dogs, and $98 for extra-large dogs.
Contact The Dog Shop Bathhouse & Boutique here.
8. Your Groomers
Based in Lower Sackville, Your Groomers is owned by Joel Brewer who is also the head groomer. Your Groomers is a grooming service that focuses on providing unparalleled care to every dog they service. As dog owners, the company and staff offer exceptional services to make each dog feel at home. They are typically booked at least a week in advance.
Your Groomers offers full grooming, bath& tidy, and bath & brush services by appointment only. Other services such as nail trimming, ear cleaning, and pad shaving can be walk-in. A full groom includes nail trimming, ear cleaning, bathing, conditioning, drying, brushing, and a full shave or styling cut to breed standards, show cut, or pet clips. Prices vary, so a quote is needed.
Contact Your Groomers here.
9. Fricker’s Furry Friend
Owned and operated by professional dog groomer, Jamie Fricker, Fricker’s Furry Friend offers dog grooming services to Halifax residents. The company offers a one-on-one experience sure to make each dog comfortable while being serviced. The company has experience with large dogs and dogs who have difficulty with grooming.
Fricker’s Furry Friend offers a bath and tidy up service, a full groom, and various extra services. A full groom includes a bath, brushing, ear plucking & cleaning, nail trimming, and a full haircut. Prices start at $50 for dogs up to 35 pounds, $60 for those up to 65 pounds, and $70 for those up to 95 pounds.
Reach out to Fricker’s Furry Friend by phone at (902) 477-1818 or email at frickersfurryfriends@gmail.com.
10. Pineo’s Pet Spaw
Pineo’s Pet Spaw is an internationally recognized grooming salon located in Centreville. It is owned and operated by Amy Pineo, who has more than 16 years of experience in dog grooming. Amy and the rest of her staff prioritize the comfort of each dog who walks through their doors. They ensure every pet is at ease before any services start. With exceptional love and care, each dog is sure to enjoy their experience.
Pineo’s Pet Spaw offers full grooms and nail treatments for all breeds of dogs. A full grooming service comes complete with bathing, brushing, general cleaning treatments, and a cut to the breed standard. Prices can be seen here, as they change by the breed of the dog.
Get in touch with Pineo’s Pet Spaw by phone at (902) 697-3647.
11. Sabrina’s Pet Salon
Sabrina’s Pet Salon opened in 2016 as a home-based grooming service. Sabrina Lannon is the owner and operator who has more than 4 years of experience. Sabrina provides a one-on-one experience to ensure the dogs are comfortable and relaxed. Currently, only dogs under 40 pounds can be groomed.
Sabrina’s Pet Salon offers a bath & tidy, bath & brush, and bath & cut services. Both services include nail-trimming and ear-cleaning. Prices for a bath & cut grooming service start at $55 for dogs up to 10 pounds, $60 for dogs up to 25 pounds, and $65 for dogs up to 45 pounds.
Contact Sabrina’s Pet Salon here with any inquiries.
12. Hairy D’Tails Pet Salon
Located in Bedford, Hairy D’Tails offers multiple grooming services at affordable prices. Bev Jessome, an experienced and trained pet groomer, owns and operates the company. Each dog is guaranteed treatment as if they were family. Hair D’Tails tailors all services to the needs and comfort of the dogs.
Hair D’Ttails offers a full groom, bath & brush, bath & tidy, and various add-on services. A full-service groom includes bathing, brushing, blow-drying, nail-trimming, ear cleaning, sanitary trimming, pad shaving, face & foot trimming, and a premium haircut. A full-service groom starts at $55 and increases based on the size of the dog.
Contact Hairy D’Tails Pet Salon here.
13. MacBeth’s Grooming & Boarding Kennels
MacBeth’s Grooming & Boarding Kennels is a licensed, certified, and professional grooming located in Meadowvale. The company is a family-owned and operated business that treats each dog as if it were family. Customers consistently rate the love and care they provide to pets as being high-class.
With experience in grooming, each dog is groomed to breed standards after being bathed, shampooed, conditioned, and dried. The prices are subject to change based on the breed, size, coat condition, and temperament; therefore, a quote is needed.
Contact MacBeth’s Grooming & Boarding Kennels via phone at (902) 765-2500 or email at macbeths@eastlink.ca.
14. The Dirty Dog Shop
The Dirty Dog Shop, located in Truro, strives to provide a unique grooming experience in a boutique-like setting. With services based around general features, The Dirty Dog Shop personalizes each experience to the owner and pet. The company ensures each dog enjoys their experience and feels safe while being groomed.
The Dirty Dog Shop provides a grooming service that includes nail clipping, ear cleaning, de-shedding, bathing, conditioning, blow-drying/towel-drying, and a full cut. The price depends on the time it takes, the condition of the coat, the pet’s behavior. A quote is needed to estimate the price.
Contact The Dirty Dog Shop here.
15. Naughty Paw
Naughty Paw is a grooming service and spa that opened in 2018 and is located in Halifax. The company strives to provide a unique spa experience that comes complete with professional grooming. They offer services to dogs of all breeds.
Naughty Paw offers various grooming and spa services. Grooming services include bath & blow dry, bath & towel dry, everything bath combo, and a full groom. The everything combo includes a bath, nail trimming, feet trimming, pad shaving, and sanitary trimming. A full groom starts at $49 for small dogs, $69 for medium dogs, and $79 for large dogs.
Book a service with Naughty Paw here.
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