For most pet groomer profiles the best primary category is Pet groomer — use it when: grooming salon or mobile groomer. Pet businesses mix services and venues. Mobile groomers, walkers and trainers are usually service-area profiles; kennels, vets and shops show their address.
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Primary category
- Pet groomer — Grooming salon or mobile groomer who else uses it
Secondary (additional) categories
Add one only if the condition is genuinely true at this location. Fewer, accurate categories beat a full list of nine.
- Pet boarding service — only if: boarding who else uses it
Categories to avoid
These are often added to pet groomer profiles but usually describe a different or broader business:
- Veterinarian
- Pet supply store
Address or service area?
Can be either: show the address if customers come to you, add service areas if you also travel to them, or hide the address if you only work on-site. Service-area vs storefront rules.
Starter services to add
Categories say what you are; services say what you do. Good first entries:
- Full groom
- Bath & brush
- Nail trim
Check before you change anything
Search “dog groomer” on Google Maps in your own area, open the top few profiles and note their primary category (shown under the business name). Use what's common as a sanity check, not a template — your categories must describe your business. Ready to switch? How to change your category safely.
Profile problems?
Suspended, stuck in verification, or not showing on Maps? See the free fix guides: suspended profile · verification failed · not on Maps · name rules.