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Best Dog Groomers in Richmond, VA

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Richmond dog groomers on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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Richmond, VA

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Google
4.0 (6)
Facebook
5.0 (5)

Why choose this provider?

Silky Paws offers mobile grooming services for dogs of all ages in Richmond. It specializes in working with small dogs up to 20 pounds. Its basic services include a massaging bath with the appropriate shampoo treatment depending on the pet’s needs, re-moisturizing conditioner treatment, brushing and fluffing, haircutting, ear cleaning, and nail clipping or filing. Kay Sir, Silky Paws’ owner and operator, is a graduate of the Canine Clippers School’s 600-hour course on pet grooming.

14243 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113

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Yelp
3.0 (4)

Why choose this provider?

Blue Ribbon Pet Styling is a pet salon that serves pet owners in Richmond and the surrounding areas. It offers dog grooming services, which include shower baths, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and anal gland expression. It also performs haircuts, with a specialization in scissor trims. Owner Kathi Johnson has been working in the pet styling industry for more than 25 years. She has won awards at local and national grooming competitions, including AKC events for conformation shows.

1505 North Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23229

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4.4 (171)
Facebook
4.8 (94)
Yelp
3.5 (40)

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Located in Richmond, Ridge Dog Shop is a professional dog grooming and bathing service that has been in operation for more than 30 years. Its dog grooming services include bathing, blow-drying, ear cleaning, nail clipping, and haircutting services. It also provides oatmeal shampoo and conditioner treatments, hot oil treatments, and flea and tick treatments. Ridge Dog Shop is a member of the National Dog Groomers Association of America. It has been named Richmond’s Best Groomer by Richmond Magazine.

407 North Ridge Road, Henrico, VA 23229

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4.8 (30)
Yelp
4.5 (11)

Why choose this provider?

PJ Petts is a locally owned pet supply and dog grooming shop serving the Richmond community. It offers full dog grooming services for small and large dogs. Nail trim services are also available. Owners can schedule drop-off and pick-up times according to their availability. The shop offers a variety of products for pets such as dog and cat food, accessories, leashes, and collars. Its senior staff member, Chili, is a cat who likes to greet guests at the door and requests pets as tips.

5208 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228

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Yelp
4.5 (47)

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The Barking Lot is a professional pet grooming service that has been serving the residents of Richmond for more than three decades. It offers grooming services for all breeds of cats and dogs. These services include bathing, coat brushing, de-matting, nail trimming, and teeth brushing. It also provides medicated baths, flea dips, ear cleaning, and breed-appropriate styling services. In 2010, The Barking Lot was featured in Richmond Magazine as the editor's pick for best grooming establishment.

Compare our Top Dog Groomers

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
Silky Paws
Richmond, VA
Blue Ribbon Pet Styling
14243 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113
Ridge Dog Shop
1505 North Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23229
PJ Petts
407 North Ridge Road, Henrico, VA 23229
The Barking Lot
5208 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228