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Nashville Pet Care Directory

Groomers, boarding, daycare, trainers and vets in the Nashville area

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iPetzo lists pet care businesses in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, including Franklin, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Brentwood, Gallatin and Smyrna. Each listing uses the address, phone number and hours that the business publishes on its own website.

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Dog Groomers

Full-service grooming, baths and nail trims

Dogs playing together at a daycare

Dog Daycare

Daytime play and supervision for dogs

Border collie in an obedience training session

Dog Trainers

Puppy classes, obedience and behavior help

Veterinarian examining a beagle

Veterinarians

Wellness exams, vaccinations and surgery

Nashville pet rules to know

Dog wearing license and rabies tags

Rabies vaccination and registration in Davidson County

Metro Animal Care and Control says all dogs and cats six months or older must be vaccinated for rabies and registered with Davidson County.

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Metro Animal Care and Control says all dogs and cats six months or older must be vaccinated for rabies and registered with Davidson County. Its listed tag fees are $8.00 for a 1-year tag and $24.00 for a 3-year tag. These are Davidson County rules, so check with your own county or city if you live elsewhere in Middle Tennessee. Metro Animal Care and Control licensing (page last updated April 9, 2021; checked October 4, 2026).

Dogs playing off-leash in a fenced dog park

Metro dog parks

Metro Parks says dogs must be leashed before entering and leaving the fenced area, and park users must have a leash on hand for each dog at all times.

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Metro Parks says dogs must be leashed before entering and leaving the fenced area, and park users must have a leash on hand for each dog at all times. Dogs must wear current rabies and identification tags at all times, dogs that become aggressive must be leashed and removed from the park immediately, and children under the age of 10 are prohibited from entering the fenced area of the dog park. Nashville dog parks (page last updated July 31, 2025; checked October 4, 2026).

Questions to ask before you book

  • Which vaccinations and records do you require?
  • What are your hours, including holidays?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • Who will care for my pet, and can I meet the staff first?
  • For veterinarians: do you see emergencies, or where do you refer after hours?

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