Gentle, five-star dog grooming in Billings, Montana
The Puppy Parlor is a 5-star rated pet grooming business serving Billings, MT and surrounding communities including Billings, Lockwood, Laurel, Shepherd, Huntley, Worden. Gentle, five-star dog grooming in Billings, Montana Rated 5 stars by 25 local customers. Call (406) 413-1620 to book.
Full-service dog grooming in Billings, MT covering bath, haircut, nail care, and ear cleaning in one visit. Our Central Avenue salon handles every breed and coat type, and Billings dog owners rate us 5.0 stars for gentle, thorough work from nose to tail.
A complete groom in one appointment: warm bath, haircut styled to your dog's breed, nail trim with Dremel finish, and ear cleaning, done gently at our Billings salon.
Bath and brush appointments in Billings for dogs that need a refresh between full grooms. Warm bath, blow-dry, full brush-out, and a nail trim, with shampoo matched to your dog's coat and skin. A quick, affordable option for busy Billings pet owners.
A warm bath, blow-dry, full brush-out, and nail trim without a haircut, perfect for keeping Billings dogs clean and fresh between full grooming appointments.
Breed-specific haircuts in Billings, MT from a groomer educated on fur types and breed standards. From poodle trims to doodle teddy-bear cuts, we shape each coat to suit the breed, the season, and Montana weather, so your dog looks right and feels comfortable.
Haircuts shaped to your dog's breed standard and coat type, from poodle and doodle styles to terrier and spaniel trims, done by an educated groomer in Billings.
Nail trims and Dremel grinding in Billings, MT for smooth, snag-free paws. Grinding leaves nails rounder and less sharp than clippers alone, and we work slowly with nervous dogs, even letting owners stay close when it helps. Walk Billings sidewalks click-free.
Quick nail trims finished with a Dremel grinder for smooth, rounded nails, plus paw pad tidying, done patiently for even the most nail-shy dogs in Billings.
De-shedding treatments in Billings that pull loose undercoat before it ends up on your couch. A deep-cleaning bath, high-velocity blow-out, and thorough brush-down for huskies, labs, goldens, and other heavy shedders across the Billings area, timed to Montana's big spring and fall coat changes.
A deep bath, high-velocity blow-out, and thorough undercoat brush-down that removes weeks of loose fur from heavy-shedding breeds before it covers your Billings home.
Gentle grooming for anxious and rescue dogs in Billings, MT. We take extra time so fearful pups feel comfortable and safe, breaking the groom into calm, low-pressure steps. Billings rescue owners tell us their dogs leave here happier than they arrived.
Slow, patient grooming built around fearful, reactive, or never-before-groomed dogs, with extra time, breaks, and gentle handling at our Billings salon.
What's included in a full dog groom?
A full groom at our Billings salon includes a warm bath, blow-dry, brush-out, a haircut styled to your dog's breed and coat, a nail trim finished with a Dremel, ear cleaning, and a sanitary trim. Your dog goes home clean, comfortable, and looking sharp, all in one visit.
How long does a full grooming appointment take?
Most full grooms take one to three hours depending on your dog's size, coat condition, and temperament. Heavily matted coats or nervous dogs can take longer because we work at the dog's pace rather than rushing. We'll give you a realistic time estimate when you drop off so you can plan your day in Billings.
How often should my dog get a full groom?
Most dogs do best on a four-to-eight week schedule. Curly and long-coated breeds like poodles and doodles need the shorter end to prevent matting, while short-coated dogs can stretch longer between visits. Montana winters are hard on coats, so regular grooming through the cold months keeps skin and fur healthy.
What's the difference between a bath and a full groom?
A bath and brush covers washing, drying, brushing, and nails but skips the haircut. It's the right choice for short-coated dogs, for dogs between haircut appointments, or after a muddy week on Billings trails. If your dog's coat is overgrown or matting, a full groom with a haircut is the better fit.
Can a bath help my dog's itchy skin?
Often, yes. We match shampoo to your dog's coat and skin condition, and a thorough bath with a complete blow-dry removes dander, pollen, and loose fur that aggravate itching. Several of our Billings clients with allergy-prone dogs, including goldens with seasonal skin struggles, come in regularly to keep their pups comfortable.
Do you know how to cut my dog's specific breed?
Yes. Our groomer is educated on fur types and breed standards, which is something our Billings customers mention often in reviews. Whether you want a true breed-standard trim or a practical everyday version of it, we'll talk through the look at drop-off and shape the cut to your dog's coat and your preference.
Should I shave my double-coated dog in summer?
Usually no. Double coats on huskies, goldens, and shepherds insulate against both heat and cold, and shaving can damage how the coat grows back. For Billings summers, a de-shedding treatment that removes loose undercoat keeps these dogs much cooler than a shave, without the regrowth problems. We'll recommend the right approach for your dog.
Why use a Dremel instead of just clippers?
Clippers leave nails with sharp, squared edges that scratch floors, legs, and laps. A Dremel grinds the nail smooth and round, and it lets us take nails shorter in small, safe passes without hitting the quick. Many dogs who hate the squeeze of clippers tolerate the grinder much better once they're used to the sound.
My dog panics at nail trims. Can you still do them?
This is one of the things our Billings customers praise us for most. We work slowly, take breaks, and never pin a frightened dog down to power through. One reviewer's nervous rescue got his nails Dremeled while she held him. If your dog needs that kind of accommodation, just ask when you book.
How often do dog nails need trimming?
Every three to four weeks for most dogs. If you can hear clicking on hard floors, the nails are overdue. Dogs who walk mostly on grass or carpet wear nails down slower than dogs walked on Billings sidewalks and pavement, so schedules vary. Regular trims also let the quick recede, allowing shorter, healthier nails over time.
When should I book a de-shedding treatment?
Spring and fall are the big ones in Montana. Double-coated dogs blow their winter coat as Billings warms up and grow a new one as temperatures drop, and a de-shedding treatment during each transition removes the bulk of loose fur in one session instead of it drifting around your house for six weeks.
Will de-shedding stop my dog from shedding completely?
No treatment stops shedding entirely, and anyone who promises that is overselling. What a proper de-shed does is remove the loose undercoat that's already detached, which dramatically cuts what ends up on your floors and furniture for several weeks. Repeating the treatment every four to eight weeks during heavy seasons keeps it manageable.
My rescue dog has never been groomed. Where do we start?
Tell us that when you book and we'll plan a slower first visit. We introduce the salon, the table, and the tools at your dog's pace, and we'd rather accomplish less on visit one and have your dog leave calm than force a full groom on a terrified pup. One Billings owner brought us two rescues, one afraid of everything, and both went home, in her words, pristine.
Can I stay with my dog during the groom?
Sometimes that genuinely helps, and we're open to it. One of our regulars holds her big dog while his nails get Dremeled because that's what keeps him calm. Other dogs actually settle faster once the owner steps out. We'll be honest about which we're seeing with your dog and work with whatever gets the best result.
What if my dog can't finish the appointment?
Then we stop, and that's okay. Pushing a panicking dog through a groom teaches it that grooming is something to fear, which makes every future visit worse. We'll finish what your dog can handle, tell you exactly where we got to, and plan the next visit to pick up from there. Most anxious dogs improve dramatically over two or three appointments.
The Puppy Parlor proudly serves Billings, Lockwood, Laurel, Shepherd, Huntley, Worden, Park City across the Billings, MT area.
706 Central Ave, Billings, MT, 59102. Call (406) 413-1620. Get in touch to book your appointment.