Across Connecticut, of the 333 dog groomers we list, 329 give a phone number, 33 publish opening hours and 167 have a website. 1 is a branch of a national chain — PetSmart Grooming (1); the remaining 332 are independent. By what they offer: 30 mention nail trims, 14 groom cats, 11 offer mobile grooming that comes to you. Most often named on their own websites: teeth brushing (12), de-shedding (11) and gland expression (10). The longest-running is A Paw Print, in business since 1928. 9 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 dog groomers in Connecticut
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1The Bark ClubNorwalk
Mon–Sat 9am–6pm
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2Continental Dog Grooming SalonMonroe
Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM, Sat 8AM-2PM
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3The Groom RoomRidgefield
Mon–Sat 7:00 am–2:30 pm
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4Jauja Pet By YanetGreenwich
Tuesday–Saturday 7:30AM–5:00 PM
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5The Pet SpaNewington
Tuesday 8am-3pm, Wednesday-Saturday 7:30am-5:00pm
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6Dirty TailsPlainville
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm
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7One Pampered Pup Dog GroomingStratford
Tue-Sat 8am-4pm
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8Pupperdoos and Kitties ToosSouth Windsor
Tuesday – Friday: 7 a.m – 5 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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9Woof Gang Bakery and GroomingWest Hartford
Mon–Sat 8 am–8 pm, Sun 9 am–6 pm
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10Beau Chien LlcDanbury
Wed–Fri 8:30am–3pm, Sat 8:30am–2pm
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single dog groomer are listed further down this page.
- Fairfield10
- Stamford10
- Brookfield8
- Milford8
- Bristol7
- Danbury7
- Wallingford7
- Greenwich6
- Manchester6
- Newtown6
- Bethel5
- Glastonbury5
- Guilford5
- Rocky Hill5
- South Windsor5
- Watertown5
Other towns in Connecticut
One dog groomer each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Pooch Pizazz GroomingAnsonia
204 Main St, Ansonia, CT 06401
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K9 CoutureAnsonia
34 Clifton Ave, Ansonia, CT 06401
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Black & White Pet CareAshford
510 Ashford Center Rd, Ashford, CT 06278
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The Family Dog Groom ShopAshford
99 Ashford Center Rd, Ashford, CT 06278
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Cats Meow ResortAvon
300 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT 06001
Cat grooming
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Paw SpaAvon
136 Simsbury Rd, Avon, CT 06001
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Doggy Do's Professional Dog GroomingAvon
296 Country Club Rd, Unit Unit B, Avon, CT 06001
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Cozy Clips Pet GroomingBaltic
36 Main St, Baltic, CT 06330-1439
Mon-Tue 9am-7pm, Wed 10am-6pm, Thu-Sat 9am-7pm
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No Dogs AllowedBaltic
118 W Main St, Baltic, CT 06330-1077
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Beacon PawsBeacon Falls
17 Old Turnpike Rd, Beacon Falls, CT 06403
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The Dapper DogBethlehem
564 Main St S, Bethlehem, CT 06751
Woman-owned
Daycare
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Hemlock Kennels & CatteryBethlehem
202 Crane Hollow Rd, Bethlehem, CT 06751
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All Dog ZoneBloomfield
34 Tunxis Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002-2017
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Happy Tails Bathing and GroomingBranford
4 Brushy Plain Rd #511, Branford, CT 06405
Tuesday to Saturday, 8 am to close
Since 2005
Cat grooming
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Angel Paws Dog Grooming & SpaBranford
214 Main St, Branford, CT 06405
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East Shore's Dog GroomingBranford
50 N Main St, Branford, CT 06405-3009
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Barking LotBridgeport
710 Brewster St, Bridgeport, CT 06605
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Magic Scissors Doggie Spa and BoutiqueBridgeport
1040 Madison Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606
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Blanca Lamar Grooming StudioBridgeport
25 Washington Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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Soapy Paws GroomingBrooklyn
59 N Society Rd, Brooklyn, CT 06234-2313
Tue 8am-3pm, Wed 9am-7pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 7:30am-3pm
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Ultimate Dog Spa and BoutiqueCanaan
424 Ashley Falls Rd, Canaan, CT 06018-2015
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Canine DesignCanterbury
101 Lisbon Rd, Canterbury, CT 06331
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Wiggle Waggles Pet GroomingCanterbury
611 Westminster Rd, Canterbury, CT 06331
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Woof Gang Bakery and GroomingCanton
110 Albany Turnpike Ste 610, Canton, CT 06019
Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm
Teeth brushing · Gland expression · Sanitary trim
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Beauty In the BeastCheshire
490 Cornwall Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410
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Marina Clipp & Dipp Pet SalonCheshire
539 W Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410-2422
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Sugar and Spice: Dog Grooming and BakeryColchester
14 Main St, Colchester, CT 06415
De-shedding · Doodle specialty · Poodle specialty
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JM GroomingColumbia
65 US-6, Columbia, CT 06237-1038
Teeth brushing · Sanitary trim
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The Pampered PoochCos Cob
257 E Putnam Ave, Cos Cob, CT 06807-2748
Gland expression
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K9 ClippersCos Cob
80 Valley Rd, Cos Cob, CT 06807-2236
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Foxy Cuts Grooming Salon LLCCoventry
1209 Main St, Coventry, CT 06238
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Pet Appearance GroomingCoventry
556 Daly Rd, Coventry, CT 06238
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Doggie DepotCromwell
317 Main St, Cromwell, CT 06416
Tue–Sat 8am until last dog
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Mutley Crue Dog GroomingCromwell
199 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416-1142
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FurEver Mystical Grooming LLCDanielson
Markover Game Farm & Hunting Preserve, 699 Cook Hill Rd, Danielson, CT 06239-1527
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Don's Dog HouseDanielson
515 Wauregan Rd, Danielson, CT 06239
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Paws And ReflectDarien
537 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820-3640
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The Hairy Barker Inn and SpaDarien
21 Tokeneke Rd, Darien, CT 06820
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Paws & ReflectDarien
1082 Boston Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820-5441
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Head To Tail Dog GroomingDeep River
447 Main St, Deep River, CT 06417
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Pet's ChoiceDeep River
155 Main St, Deep River, CT 06417
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Pink Paws GroomingDerby
127 Main St, Derby, CT 06418
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Dogfather Mobile GroomingDurham
290 Tuttle Rd, Durham, CT 06422-2214
Tue-Sat 8am
Since 2006
Mobile grooming · De-shedding · Doodle specialty
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The Black Dog Grooming SalonDurham
16 Main St, Durham, CT 06422
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Four Your Paws OnlyDurham
16 Main St #306, Durham, CT 06422
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Lori's main street groomingDurham
58 Main St, Durham, CT 06422
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Happy Cat Hotel & SpaEast Granby
15 School St, East Granby, CT 06026
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Best of BreedEast Granby
19 S Main St, East Granby, CT 06026
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Pawsitive SolutionsEast Hampton
42 W High St, East Hampton, CT 06424-1090
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Tiny Paws Easthampton ctEast Hampton
82 Main St, East Hampton, CT 06424
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Classy ClipperEast Hartford
87 Church St Ste 101, East Hartford, CT 06108-3742
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Happy Tails TOOEast Haven
36 Main St, East Haven, CT 06512
Poodle specialty
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The Grooming StudioEast Lyme
170 Flanders Rd, East Lyme, CT 06357
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Golden Dog Grooming CompanyEast Windsor
2 North Rd, East Windsor, CT 06088-9515
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Precious Pets Grooming BoutiqueEast Windsor
259 S Main St, East Windsor, CT 06088
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Briana’s Lucky Dog SalonEllington
41 West Rd, Ellington, CT 06029
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Furlosophy Pet SalonEllington
175 West Rd, Ellington, CT 06029
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Wally World Grooming LLCEllington
Ellington, CT
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Loving Touch Dog GroomingEnfield
585 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT 06082-4241
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Claws and Paws Pet SalonEnfield
546 Enfield St, Enfield, CT 06082
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Grace’s Place GroomingEnfield
Raffia Rd, Enfield, CT 06082
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Grooming by GinaFarmington
250 Main St, Farmington, CT 06032
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CG Grooming CoFarmington
250 Main St, Farmington, CT 06032-2975
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Bow's & Bandana's Grooming SalonFarmington
1 Lenola Dr, Farmington, CT 06032
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Valley Dog Grooming SalonGranby
15 Mill Pond Dr, Granby, CT 06035-2628
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Hair Of The Dog Grooming Salon LlcGriswold
80 N Main St Unit B, Griswold, CT 06351-2012
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Sharp K-9 ClippersGroton
27 Fort Hill Rd, Groton, CT 06340-4722
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Playful Paws GroomingGroton
107 Bridge St, Groton, CT 06340-3603
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Holy Shih-Tzu LLCGroton
3175 Gold Star Hwy, Groton, CT 06355
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Wonder Paws Pet SpaHaddam
1610 Saybrook Rd, Haddam, CT 06438
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True Love Pet CareHamden
2985 Whitney Ave Suite 6, Hamden, CT 06518
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm, Sat 8:00am–4:00pm
Cat grooming
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Hot Diggity Dog Grooming ParlorHamden
2676 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
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K-9 KleanersHampton
151 S Brook Rd, Hampton, CT 06247-3511
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Sugar and Spice Dog Grooming and BakeryHebron
32 Main St #3, Hebron, CT 06248
De-shedding · Doodle specialty · Poodle specialty
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Pinky Doodles Dog GroomingHebron
1 Lebanon Rd, Hebron, CT 06231
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Lightfoot Dog GroomingHigganum
493 Little City Rd, Higganum, CT 06441-4327
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Black Dog Grooming SalonJewett City
24 Shore Rd, Jewett City, CT 06351-3647
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Misfit Paws Pet SpaKillingly
250 Green Hollow Rd, Killingly, CT 06239
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Berkeley's Dapper Dog & Cat Grooming LLCKillingly
505 Main St, Killingly, CT 06239
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Dogs By Design Pet SalonKillingly
535 Main St Ste 3, Killingly, CT 06239-2169
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Dogs To DragonsKillingworth
183 CT-81, Killingworth, CT 06419
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Fur-Ever Friends LLCLedyard
725 Colonel Ledyard Hwy, Ledyard, CT 06339
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Grimm's Furry TailsLedyard
1939 Center Groton Rd, Ledyard, CT 06339
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Dog And Cat's PawLitchfield
387 Torrington Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759
Tue–Sat 9am–4pm
Since 2014
Family-owned
Poodle specialty
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The Dog Spaw LLCLitchfield
568 Torrington Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759-2606
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Exclusively Paws GroomingMansfield Center
11 Pine Woods Ln, Mansfield Center, CT 06250-1214
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Pet Pals Grooming SalonMeriden
1403 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450
De-shedding · Gland expression
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Up North GroomingMeriden
94 elm st , Meriden, CT 06516
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For Your Paws OnlyMeriden
477 S Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450
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Shampooch Paw SpaMiddletown
779 Newfield St, Middletown, CT 06457
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All Paws GroomingMiddletown
690 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457
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Doggie Do's & Kitties TooMiddletown
874 Millbrook Rd, Middletown, CT 06457-5668
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Pet Care PlusMiddletown
237 Poplar Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
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Continental Dog Grooming SalonMonroe
477 Main St Building 4, Unit 11, Monroe, CT 06468
Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM, Sat 8AM-2PM
Gland expression · Sanitary trim
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FurEver Zen Dog Grooming SpaMonroe
650 Main St #7, Monroe, CT 06468
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Hi Paws Dog GroomingMonroe
439 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468
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My Fetching HoundMystic
35 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT 06355-2961
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Mystic Clippers, LlcMystic
67 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT 06355-2917
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Happy TailsNaugatuck
147 1/2 Quinn St, Naugatuck, CT 06770
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Lauren’s K9 Cuts LLCNaugatuck
677 Rubber Avenue , Naugatuck, CT 06770
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Creative Cuts LlcNaugatuck
947 New Haven Rd, Naugatuck, CT 06770-4719
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Puppy Cuts LLCNew Britain
666 Arch St, New Britain, CT 06051-3339
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Spa DogzNew Canaan
26 Cross St, New Canaan, CT 06840
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Purr-Fect PoochNew Fairfield
4 Cottontail Rd, New Fairfield, CT 06812
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Tail Shaker GroomingNew Haven
18 Blue Cliff Terrace, New Haven, CT 06513
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Wash and Wag Pet GroomingNew Haven
1292 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06515
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Lincoln's Lodge LLCNew London
920 KC Robinson Ln, New London, CT 75009
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A Muddy Paw Pet SalonNew Milford
259 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 06776
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The Gentle Touch Pet SalonNew Milford
72 Park Lane Rd, New Milford, CT 06776
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A Muddy Paw Pet SalonNew Milford
16 Bridge St, New Milford, CT 06776-3528
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The Downtown DogNew Milford
120 Housatonic Ave, New Milford, CT 06776
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The Pet SpaNewington
65 Louis St, Newington, CT 06111
Tuesday 8am-3pm, Wednesday-Saturday 7:30am-5:00pm
De-shedding · Teeth brushing
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The GroomersNewington
136 Market Square, Newington, CT 06111
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Lord Edwards Grooming RoomNewington
191 Day St, Newington, CT 06111
Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Teeth brushing
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Classic Dog GroomingNiantic
190 Flanders Rd, Niantic, CT 06357-1261
Mobile grooming
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My Dog's Place LlcNiantic
81 Pennsylvania Ave, Niantic, CT 06357-3218
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Ruff Cuts Dog Grooming LLCNorth Branford
2400 Foxon Rd Unit 5, North Branford, CT 06471
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Dapper Dog SalonNorth Branford
847 Forest Rd, North Branford, CT 06472
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Lucky Dog GroomingNorth Branford
1211 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471-1289
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Dolly’s Day SpaNorth Haven
4 Linsley St, North Haven, CT 06473-2511
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Hot Diggity Dog Grooming Parlor of North HavenNorth Haven
4 Linsley St, North Haven, CT 06473
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Connecticut School Of Dog GroomingNorth Haven
117 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473-1769
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Scott's KennelsNorth Stonington
9 Ella Wheeler Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359
Since 1974
Family-owned
Teeth brushing
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Sit & Stay Dog Grooming LLCNorthford
1387 Middletown Ave, Northford, CT 06472
Wed–Sat 9am–5pm
Cat grooming · Teeth brushing · Gland expression
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Royal Pet Care LLCNorthford
1015 Middletown Ave, Northford, CT 06472
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The Bark ClubNorwalk
193 East Ave 2nd floor, Norwalk, CT 06855
Mon–Sat 9am–6pm
De-shedding · Teeth brushing · Sanitary trim
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PetcoNorwalk
650 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
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Clip & Scissors Dog GroomingNorwalk
70 Van Zant St, Norwalk, CT 06855-1918
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Grooming By SueNorwalk
250 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851-4158
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Paws & RefreshNorwich
420 A New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360
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Well Groomed by Cynthia llcNorwich
14 Huntington Ave, Norwich, CT 06360
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K-9 Corner LlcOakdale
1242 Old Colchester Rd, Oakdale, CT 06370-2612
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Catherine's Pet ParlorOakville
471 Main St, Oakville, CT 06779-1965
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Olivers Tails A Canine SpaOld Lyme
15 Noyes Rd, Old Lyme, CT 06371
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K-9 ClipperOld Saybrook
578 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The Pawfectionist LLCOld Saybrook
21 Spencer Plains Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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Pampered Pets Grooming SalonOld Saybrook
775 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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The Paw WashOxford
334 Center Rock Green, Oxford, CT 06478
Family-owned
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Bark Place LLCPawcatuck
163 S Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
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Mary Lynne's Pet SalonPawcatuck
171 Liberty St, Pawcatuck, CT 06379-1335
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Doggie PawlorPlainfield
782 Norwich Rd, Plainfield, CT 06374-1922
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Dirty TailsPlainville
109 E Main St, Plainville, CT 06062
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm
Since 2007
Daycare
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K-9 CottagePlainville
161 Woodford Ave unit 50, Plainville, CT 06062
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Rags To Riches Pet SalonPlantsville
1241 Meriden Waterbury Tpke, Plantsville, CT 06479-2011
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Mack and Molly's Pet ParlorPlymouth
109 Main St, Plymouth, CT 06786
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Pomfret PetsPomfret Center
83 Bosworth Rd, Pomfret Center, CT 06259-1803
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Dog TalesPortland
283 Main St, Portland, CT 06480
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Canine ClassicsPortland
180 Marlborough St, Portland, CT 06480
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Prospect Boarding and GroomingProspect
93 Waterbury Rd, Prospect, CT 06712
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Quite Corner Grooming LlcPutnam
17 Providence Pike, Putnam, CT 06260-2413
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Cashmere Pet GroomingQuinebaug
185 Old Turnpike Rd Ste B, Quinebaug, CT 06262
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The Groom RoomRidgefield
36 Grove St, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Mon–Sat 7:00 am–2:30 pm
Since 1983
Family-owned
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Treated Groom SpaRidgefield
15 Catoonah St, Ridgefield, CT 06877-4412
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Bone Jour Dog GroomingRidgefield
37 Danbury Rd Ste 103, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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Dog and cat groomingSalem
420 E Haddam Rd, Salem, CT 06420-3534
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Ultimate Dog Spa & BoutiqueSalisbury
9 Academy St # 1, Salisbury, CT 06068
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The Fairy DogmotherSandy Hook
Old Green Road, Newtown , 06482, United States, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
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The Grateful Dog Grooming SalonSeymour
90 Main St, Seymour, CT 06483
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Doggie Styles Pet GroomingShelton
210 Leavenworth Rd, Shelton, CT 06484-1809
Tue-Sat 8am-5pm
Mobile grooming · De-shedding
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Boomadoodle SpaShelton
42 Huntington St, Shelton, CT 06484-5212
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Grooming by DianaShelton
435 Coram Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
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Family Pet and GroomingShelton
524 Shelton Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
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Groomingdale’sSimsbury
528 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070-2415
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K9 DesignSimsbury
53 Quarry Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070
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Pet Aesthetics Salon & BoutiqueSouthbury
134 Main St S Ste 32c, Southbury, CT 06488-4215
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Village Pet GroomingSouthington
991 S Main St #8, Southington, CT 06479
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The Spot Pet SpaSouthington
1049 Queen St #2, Southington, CT 06489
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Furry Paws Mobile Pet GroomingSouthington
Darling St, Southington, CT 06489
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Pristine Paws Grooming SalonSouthington
447 N Main St, Southington, CT 06489
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Le Pup Palace CTSouthport
10 Pease Ave, Southport, CT 06890-1168
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Homeward Hound Grooming LLCSprague
120 Salt Rock Rd, Sprague, CT 06330
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Paw Prints GroomingStafford
191 W Stafford Rd B, Stafford, CT 06076
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Dog Gone BeautifulStafford Springs
148 Orcuttville Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
Tue–Sat 8am–4pm
Since 2007
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Nancy's Grooming & Boarding at Quail Ridge KennelStafford Springs
120 Sartori Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076-3907
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Dog Lovers Grooming & DaycareStonington
34 Deer Ridge Rd, Stonington, CT 06378-1914
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One Pampered Pup Dog GroomingStratford
3633 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614
Tue-Sat 8am-4pm
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Grooming to Go LLCStratford
305 Washington Pkwy, Stratford, CT 06615
Mobile grooming
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Linda's Doggie SalonStratford
183 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615
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Creative Clips Pet SalonSuffield
136 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 06078
Since 1998
Family-owned
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Mack & Molly's Pet Parlor LlcTerryville
353 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786-5913
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The Paw PadThomaston
150 Watertown Rd, Thomaston, CT 06787
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Crown and Collar Dog Grooming & SpaThomaston
55 S Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787
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Fairy Tails Pet SpaThompson
48 Babula Rd, Thompson, CT 06277
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Wags To Whiskers Pet GroomingThompson
82 Messier Rd, Thompson, CT 06255
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Angela's Dog PawlourTolland
233 Merrow Rd, Tolland, CT 06084
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Endless PAWSibilities Luxury Pet GroomingTorrington
110 Greenridge Rd, Torrington, CT 06790
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Foothills Pet SalonTorrington
917 New Harwinton Rd, Torrington, CT 06790-5932
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The Pet SpawTorrington
1425 E Main St, Torrington, CT 06790
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Wet Paws Dog GroomingTrumbull
4244 Madison Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611
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Carolyn's Custom Pup CutsUncasville
2020 Norwich New London Tpke, Uncasville, CT 06382-1374
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The Pet PawlorUncasville
1100 Norwich New London Tpke, Uncasville, CT 06382-1617
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Claudette's Creative ClippingsUnionville
22 Main St, Unionville, CT 06085-1118
Gland expression
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Posh PupsVernon
56 Hyde Ave, Vernon, CT 06066
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Lazy Dog Pet Salon and DaycareVernon
601 Talcottville Rd #83, Vernon, CT 06066
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Fancy FeetVernon
601 Talcottville Rd, Vernon, CT 06066-2319
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Pampered Pets A Doggy Day SpaWashington
278 New Milford Turnpike suite b, Washington, CT 06777
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Debbie's Dog GroomingWaterbury
575 Meriden Rd, Waterbury, CT 06705
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Scruff 2 FluffWaterbury
1480 Meriden Rd, Waterbury, CT 06705-3665
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Dirty Hairy Mobile Pet Grooming, LLCWaterford
302 Boston Post Rd Unit 23, Waterford, CT 06385
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Woof Gang Bakery and GroomingWest Hartford
62 Isham Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107
Mon–Sat 8 am–8 pm, Sun 9 am–6 pm
Teeth brushing · Gland expression · Sanitary trim
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