Dog Groomers in Iowa
211 salons across 27 cities
The Iowa Dog Grooming Directory
Iowa has a vibrant dog grooming scene, and GroomerJob lists every salon we've been able to verify — currently 211 businesses in 27 cities. owners are actively claiming their listings to manage hours, photos, and job postings, so you're seeing current contact info and hours for most entries. The largest concentration is in Des Moines with 30 listed salons.
Iowa Dog Grooming, City by City
Des Moines
30 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Cedar Rapids
25 salons
★ 4.6 avg
Dubuque
20 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Council Bluffs
18 salons
★ 4.5 avg
Ames
17 salons
★ 4.5 avg
Sioux City
17 salons
★ 4.4 avg
Ankeny
14 salons
★ 4.5 avg
West Des Moines
12 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Clive
12 salons
★ 4.4 avg
Bettendorf
7 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Waukee
6 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Marion
6 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Urbandale
5 salons
★ 4.7 avg
Grimes
5 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Johnston
3 salons
★ 4.8 avg
Hiawatha
3 salons
★ 4.9 avg
Fairfax
1 salon
★ 4.9 avg
North Liberty
1 salon
★ 5.0 avg
Asbury
1 salon
★ 4.6 avg
Altoona
1 salon
★ 4.9 avg
Fort Dodge
1 salon
★ 5.0 avg
Sergeant Bluff
1 salon
★ 4.8 avg
Ely
1 salon
★ 4.9 avg
Windsor Heights
1 salon
★ 5.0 avg
Fairfield
1 salon
★ 5.0 avg
Pleasant Hill
1 salon
★ 4.6 avg
Lawton
1 salon
★ 4.5 avg
Best Reviewed Dog Groomers in Iowa
Messy Bitts and more Grooming LLC
North Liberty, IA
(319) 350-1346
Woof Pack Resort & Spa
Johnston, IA
(515) 416-4255
Bed & Biscuit
Sioux City, IA
(712) 252-4321
Dog Paws Boarding Resort, LLC.
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 408-8795
The Grooming Garage
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 501-9657
Fur Baby Bubbles
West Des Moines, IA
(515) 313-8028
PAWlished Pet Spa
Hiawatha, IA
(319) 826-3524
Four Seasons Pet Grooming
Fairfield, IA
(319) 217-2816
Tribe of Paws Dog Grooming
Des Moines, IA
(515) 666-9459
Yodi Inn
Des Moines, IA
(515) 518-0739
3 Furry Tails Pet Mart
Waukee, IA
(515) 581-7126
Wags n' Waves
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 344-1648
Picking a Great Dog Groomer: A Iowa Buyer's Guide
Claimed and verified listings
Salon owners can claim their listing on GroomerJob to keep hours, phone, services, and photos up to date. Look for a 'verified' badge on the salon's profile — it means the information was recently confirmed by the business.
In-salon vs. mobile groomers
Many Iowa groomers offer either storefront service or fully-equipped mobile grooming vans. Mobile grooming costs more per visit but eliminates drive time and reduces stress for dogs that don't travel well. Both appear in this directory — each listing notes the service type where we have it.
Current reviews and ratings
Every salon we list includes a live link to its Google reviews. Look for groomers with at least 20+ reviews and a 4.5★ average to filter out newer or less-established shops. The Iowa statewide average is 4.63★, so salons above that are performing well relative to peers.
Breed and coat specialization
Not every groomer is equally experienced with every breed. Double-coated breeds (Huskies, Golden Retrievers), hand-stripped coats (many terriers), and breed-standard cuts (Poodles, Schnauzers) all take specialized skill. Ask whether the groomer has direct experience with your dog's breed and coat type.
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