Groomers in Wellington, FL

Wellington has seven grooming salons, the 9th largest choice in Palm Beach County, where Boca Raton accounts for 35 on its own. That is enough to choose on something other than availability. Ask who is set up for your dog's coat: a salon that hand strips terriers and one that mostly does doodle trims are doing different jobs with different equipment. Six list a website; the other is reached by phone.

If nothing here suits, the nearest larger choice is Lake Worth Beach, about 7 miles away, with 12 salons. Worth the drive for a first appointment with a difficult coat, less so for a routine tidy up every six weeks.

The heat breaks late here and the second coat change comes with it. This is the easiest time of year to get an appointment before the holiday rush, and a good moment to catch up if the coat has been neglected.