Professional Pet Grooming work
★★★★★ 4.6 · 224 Google reviews

Whiskers Nails & Puppy Dog Tails — Pet Grooming in Shelby, NCClean dogs, wagging tails, right here in Shelby.

Dog grooming in Shelby — baths, haircuts, and nail trims on Washburn Switch Road, open seven days a week.

★★★★★ 4.6 · 224 Google reviews Free estimates Locally owned · Shelby NC
Why Shelby trusts Whiskers Nails & Puppy Dog Tails

Trusted with Shelby pups

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224Google reviews
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What good work looks like

Representative photos of pet grooming work.

What we do

Grooming, done gently

No rushed appointments, no stressed pups. Just careful, patient grooming from someone who has seen it all.

Full Grooming

The whole works — bath, blow-dry, haircut, nail trim, and ear cleaning — so your dog heads home clean, trimmed, and feeling good.

Baths & Blow-Dry

A proper soak with gentle shampoo, a full blow-dry, and a brush-out. Your dog comes home smelling like a dog should — clean.

Haircuts & Styling

Full-body cuts and breed-standard styles, shaped to suit your dog and finished by hand.

Nail Trims

Quick, careful trims that keep paws comfortable, quieter on the hardwood, and easier on your legs.

De-shedding Treatments

Deep brush-outs and de-shedding baths that pull the loose undercoat here instead of onto your couch.

Puppy's First Groom

Slow, patient first appointments that get puppies comfortable with the tub, the table, and the dryer.

Service area

Proudly serving Shelby and nearby

Based at 336 Washburn Switch Rd, Shelby, NC 28150 — and on the road across the area every day.

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Questions people actually ask

Most dogs do best every 4 to 8 weeks depending on breed and coat. Call and tell us about your dog — we will recommend a schedule.

Yes — patience is the whole job. Tell us about your dog's needs when you book and we will take it at their pace.

Just your dog and their vaccination records if it is a first visit. We will handle the rest.

Most full grooms run a couple of hours. We will give you a realistic pickup time when you drop off.

Most full grooms take two to four hours depending on your dog's size, coat, and what you're having done. We'll give you a pickup time at drop-off and call if your pup is ready early.

Yes. Nail trims are part of a full groom, and you can book one on its own too — a quick trim keeps paws comfortable and saves your floors.

We do. First grooms are kept short and easy — a gentle bath, a light trim, and plenty of patience — so puppies learn the tub, the table, and the dryer aren't scary.

Call us at (704) 484-2828. We're open every day from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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Book a grooming appointment

Call or send a request — tell us your dog's breed and what they need, and we will get them on the schedule.

(704) 484-2828

Hours & location

Mon-Sun 8:30AM-5:30PM

336 Washburn Switch Rd, Shelby, NC 28150
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