4 Hounds Gear & Grooming
Locally owned dog and cat grooming salon and pet supply shop on West Pike Street in Covington.
Open now, closes 6:00 pm
Services
Grooming is by appointment only and usually takes 2 to 4 hours; the salon calls when your pet is ready.
Nails and Add-Ons
What 4 Hounds Gear & Grooming says
In their own words, from 4houndsgearandgrooming.com, read October 9, 2026.
- Nervous or anxious pets
We realize that some dogs require special attention or have crate anxiety. We can work with you to meet this need.
- Grooms cats
We also groom cats.
- How long a groom takes
Grooming times average between 2 and 4 hours.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Saturdaytoday | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Good to know
4 Hounds is a small, locally owned grooming salon and pet shop in Covington, serving Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. Owner Chris left analytics for grooming, and the team now includes groomers Cassidy and Sidney.
Pets wait in individual ventilated stainless-steel crates; dogs with crate anxiety can be accommodated if you mention it when booking. The salon also nail-trims other small animals.
A pet taxi can pick up and drop off within 15 miles of the shop, from $10, booked with your grooming appointment.
The shop sells natural, US-made foods and treats, toys and at-home grooming supplies. Street parking nearby is free for 15 minutes, and the shop has a reserved space in an adjacent lot.
Other groomers in Covington
- A Fortunate Dog SpaLoveland
- Applehead City PetBellevue
- Fuzzy ButtsCincinnati. Grooms cats
Between grooms
The basics for the weeks in between. Picked by PawsRx, not recommended by 4 Hounds Gear & Grooming.

Cat brushes
Long-haired cats mat first behind the ears, under the legs and on the belly. Short, frequent sessions tend to go better than one long one.
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Cat nail clippers
A cat's claws retract, so you press the toe pad gently to bring the claw out before you trim the tip.
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