Groomers in Wilton Manors, FL

Wilton Manors has seven grooming salons, the 14th largest choice in Broward County, where Fort Lauderdale 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. Two of them are mobile groomers who will come to you, which is worth knowing if your dog finds the car or a room full of other dogs difficult.

If nothing here suits, the nearest larger choice is Oakland Park, about 1 miles away, with 11 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.