Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is centrally located between Harbor Springs and Petoskey and serves the surrounding communities in northern Michigan.

Trust that your best friend will be well cared for by the professional pet groomers at Little Traverse Bay Humane Society. Our groomers provide your cat or dog with the most compassionate grooming, taking the needs of each animal into consideration.

For information about rates or to schedule your next appointment, please contact us. Drop-In Services are available based on groomer availability - please call ahead of time.

Thanks to valuable clients, our pet boarding and grooming service provides critical revenue to provide care for the shelter animals who are awaiting their forever homes.

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grooming services

Our grooming services are customized to meet the unique needs of each pet and may include bathing, a haircut styled specifically for your pet, paw care, brushing, and a gentle blow dry. Services provided will vary based on coat type, condition, and your pet’s comfort. Call us today to book an appointment!

  • Dogs | $30

    Helps relieve discomfort and reduce odor by gently expressing the anal glands. Recommended as needed based on your pet’s individual health and anatomy.

  • With or Without Dremel | $20 | Appointment Required

    Keeps nails at a healthy length for comfort and mobility. Includes trimming and optional dremel smoothing for a clean, finished look.

  • $5 per KONG (peanut butter, Scient Diet wet food, or pumpkin)


    Add a little enrichment to your pet’s appointment! KONGs provide a tasty, engaging activity that helps reduce promote calm, happy behaviors. Choose peanut butter, Science Diet wet food (dog or cat), or pumpkin— both approved favorites! Available for cats and dogs during their appointment.

  • $20

    A gentle teeth brushing to help reduce plaque and support better oral health between veterinary cleanings. Includes a take home tooth brush!

  • 15 minutes | $30
    One-on-one enrichment and training sessions led by our trainer, tailored to your dog’s needs. Choose from the following focus areas:

    The Basics
    Loose-leash walking, basic obedience, polite greetings, and social skills.

    Cooperative Care
    Positive practice for exams and grooming: getting on tables, bath time comfort, paw handling for nail trims, brushing, and gentle introductions to cooperative muzzle conditioning.

    Pattern Games
    Structured, predictable games that build recall, impulse control, emotional regulation, and confidence with crates and transitions.

    Extra Curriculars
    Trainer’s choice of fun and enriching activities such as agility, scent work, tricks, and confidence-building games.

  • 1 hour | $100


    Perfect for dogs ready to level up. Includes any combination of four or more Tutor Topics, fully customized to your dog’s needs or your personal goals.

  • 30 minutes | $50
    Can be added to grooming, boarding, or day boarding

    Prepare your dog for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test while they’re already with us! Dogs will work through the 10 CGC skills and receive a report card highlighting strengths and areas to practice:

    1. Accepting a friendly stranger

    2. Sitting politely for petting

    3. Exam and grooming acceptance

    4. Loose-leash walking

    5. Walking through a crowd

    6. Sit, Down, and Stay on cue

    7. Recall

    8. Reaction to another dog

    9. Reaction to distractions

    10. Supervised separation from owner

    ✨ Bonus: Complete four or more CGC prep sessions and receive a free pretest!