Charlotte CampbellMy puppy used to hate being groomed. It was always a struggle to see him being bathed, brushed, and trimmed in our usual grooming spot.
When we had to switch salons, that’s when I noticed a change. I no longer had to drag him along—he was suddenly trotting in like he owned the place, his tail wagging happily.
That’s when it hit me; it wasn’t the grooming he hated, it was his previous handlers. So I rounded up the top pet groomers in Halifax that are sure to make your pet feel safe and cared for throughout the whole experience.
How much do pet grooming services cost in Halifax?
Pet grooming in Halifax costs between $50 and $100, depending on your pet’s size, breed, coat condition, and the services included.
How We Chose the Best Pet Grooming Services in Halifax
1. The Paw Pad Retreat & Spa
Business Address: 1898 St Margarets Bay Rd, Timberlea
Website: https://www.thepawpadretreat.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepawpadretreat/
Contact Details: +1 902-421-5365
Business Hours:
- Mon – Fri: 7 AM–6 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM–2 PM
The Paw Pad Retreat & Spa is a canine wellness retreat designed to be your dog’s home away from home.
They’re known for providing full spa services, where your furry friend can enjoy professional haircuts, deep-cleansing baths, soothing massages, or pedicures. Specialized add-on services like ear and eye cleaning, as well as blow-outs, are available, too.
All of these are performed by their highly skilled Certified Groomer, Ashley, their Veterinary Fear-Free professional, Leigh Ann, or Amy, a Veterinary Professional. In fact, Sundays are set aside for Fear-Free grooming sessions, tailored specifically for sensitive pets with Leigh Ann for dogs under 50lbs.
And if you want your pet to let loose before or after grooming, they also host Social Saturdays, where your pup can enjoy playtime and a yummy take-home treat.
Because they prioritize quality care, their calendar fills up incredibly fast, so plan ahead.
They treat your fur baby as one of their own
“Amazing services and care above and beyond expectations! Our puppy Selleck gets excited every time he goes to Pawpad and plays with his furry friends and comes home very tired! The owner and staff are very nice and approachable. Also, they treat your fur baby as one of their own. For grooming, Selleck always comes back looking adorable, smelling wonderful! Highly recommended daycare and spa services! And I only trust Pawpad Retreat.”
Maria, Google Review
Amy J is always very patient and kind with him
“I drive all the way from Dartmouth to get my Morkie groomed by Amy J! She always does an amazing job! He finds grooming sessions very scary, especially nail trims. Amy J is always very patient and kind with him. I HIGHLY recommend her!”
Emily Kaulback, Google Review
2. East Coast Dog
Business Address: 3180 Isleville St
Website: https://eastcoastdog.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastcoastdoghfx/
Contact Details: +1 902-200-8332
Business Hours:
- Mon – Thurs: 9 AM–7 PM
- Friday: 9 AM–6 PM
- Sat – Sun: 10 AM–6 PM
East Coast Dog was established by Jenn in 2022. It’s a community staple—a place where you’ll feel the passion of the owner who truly loves what she does.
For a luxury spa day, they offer Full Service Grooming, which includes nail trimming and ear cleaning. You can also mix and match their many packages, like Bath & Blow-Dry, or Full Cut & Style.
A unique service they offer is hand-stripping, where they manually pull dead hair from the coat. This specialized method of coat care is ideal for wire-haired breeds like Border Terriers or silky-coated gun dogs like Spaniels.
They even set up a Rewards Program to help you save—for every $50 you spend, you earn 1 point, and once you hit 10 points, you get $5 off!
Just a heads-up before you head over; they’re strictly a cashless joint.
East Coast Dog is the best
“East Coast Dog is the best. I bring my dog for grooming, and the team is always knowledgeable, warm, professional, and clearly cares. The grooming is top-notch, and the shop is full of high-quality products that we buy regularly. It’s a truly ethical Canadian business, thoughtfully run with heart and integrity. Always a pleasure to support them—highly recommend!”
Jason Crowe, Google Review
My dog looked perfect after her appointment!
“These groomers love dogs, are professional and upbeat, and are clearly good at their work! Hayley was a miracle worker who had no hesitation about her skill level and expertise for grooming my large dog, who has long fur, a heavy undercoat, and matting. My dog looked perfect after her appointment! I highly recommend this business for getting your dog groomed!”
Jillian Ruhl, Google Review
3. Jollytails
Business Address: 6390 Lady Hammond Rd
Website: https://jollytails.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jollytailsinc
Contact Details: +1 902-404-3859
Business Hours:
- Mon – Fri: 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM–6 PM
Jollytails is another tail-waggingly good choice for pet grooming services. It’s owned by Tristan Flynn, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant who hosted a “Dog Talk” segment on the Global Morning News.
Their grooming salon was designed with safety in mind. For instance, their adjustable electric rise grooming tables have non-slip tops that can seat dogs up to 250 lbs.
As for products, they only use high-quality shampoos, conditioners, and spritzes that are non-toxic and free from parabens and phosphates—perfect for sensitive pups.
You can earn 1 Aeroplan point for every $2 spent on all daycare, grooming, and retail purchases.
Unfortunately, some visitors have noted that the facility can occasionally feel understaffed. This might mean a bit of a wait during peak hours.
My girl looked gorgeous when she was done
“I took my dog to be groomed at Jollytails, and they were so kind to me, making me feel comfortable leaving my dog in their care. The store is clean and well stocked, and my girl looked gorgeous when she was done!!”
Krista Wagner, Google Review
Really knows how to do a perfect groom
“Staff is great! Oksana really knows how to do a perfect groom. Thanks, everyone.”
Joan Cantley, Google Review
4. Paws & Suds
Business Address: 1153 Bedford Hwy, Bedford
Website: https://pawsandsuds.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawssuds/
Contact Details: +1 902-989-5613
Business Hours:
- Tue – Sat: 10 AM–6 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM–4 PM
Paws & Suds is run by a husband-and-wife team with over five years of experience in the dog grooming industry.
They have two main packages: Basic Grooming, which covers all the essentials, and the Premium Full Spa—a comprehensive treatment that includes a whole body trim, paw shave, ear trim, the works.
To amp up the luxury, you can choose from their range of add-on experiences like teeth brushing and de-matting.
If you ask me, the only rough part of their services is that they’re really hard to book. Some even have to book more than two months in advance just to snag a slot.
They always do a great job cleaning him up
“These folks go above and beyond. My dog is not an easy-to-groom guy, and they always do a great job cleaning him up. Would definitely recommend!”
Matthew, Google Review
I can’t stop sniffing him—he smells so good!
“My boy was long overdue for a trim and nail cut, and Paws & Suds were absolutely amazing with him! He looks like a new dog, and I can’t stop sniffing him—he smells so good!”
Shelley Lewis, Google Review
5. Nooshy
Business Address: 1464 Ironstone Ln
Website: https://lovenooshy.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nooshyhalifax/
Contact Details: +1 782-827-5828
Business Hours:
- Mon – Fri: 6:30 AM–7 PM
Nooshy is composed of a spa team that’s not only highly trained but also uses only premium products that are specifically formulated to be safe and gentle.
These pros offer full groom and bath & tidy services by appointment. A full groom is ideal if you want the whole shebang—bath, ear cleaning, nail trim, while a bath & tidy is for pups who only need a bit of sprucing up.
In addition to these structured packages, they have lots of à la carte options, from de-shedding and face trims to teeth brushing.
We love that you can see your pet through a live webcam if you plan on leaving them for a bit. This will help you see exactly how much fun your fur baby is having.
Sadly, we heard reports of rude staff encounters, which can be such a bummer.
The whole operation is just really professional
“Our dog goes here for daycare, grooming, and the occasional overnight, and he loves it. The owners and staff are amazing, and the whole operation is just really professional. Being able to check in on how the dog is doing on webcam is a really nice feature, too. Location is great, and the spaces are clean and tidy. Mainly, the dogs just have a great time, which is the point.”
Daniel Mowat-Rose, Google Review
They were able to groom her exactly the way I wanted
“My baby is very unruly, so the fact that they were able to groom her exactly the way I wanted was excellent. The team was very informative, helpful, and made sure I knew what was happening.”
Joyce Wright, Google Review
