The best pet shops & services in Dover

Great Bay Animal Hospital is a full-service clinic that handles everything from preventive dog and cat care to dental work, acupuncture, diagnostics, and surgery with in-house tech like digital X-rays. Local perk: practical telemedicine for quick check-ins, plus thoughtful end-of-life care when families need it most.

From the Durham newsletter, September 27, 2026

Great Bay Kennel keeps pets content with grooming that listens to your pup’s vibe, plus boarding and a renovated dog daycare when life gets hectic. They tailor each day to the animal, whether that’s group play, extra walks, or unapologetic cuddle time...

From the Durham newsletter, September 24, 2026

Downtown Dog Grooming delivers professional, full-service grooming in a calm, kennel-free salon. From bath and brush to full grooms with tidy face, feet, and sanitary trims, plus tooth brushing and nail grinding, these three-time Best of the Seacoast winners handle coats with care.

From the Dover newsletter, October 14, 2026

Pet Suds in Dover keeps grooming calm and kind with all natural products, hydro massage baths, and a no doggie jail, no tie downs, muzzle free vibe. It’s holistic, one on one attention from pros who notice the little things, finish with a cute bandanna and aromatherapy, and yes... homemade single ingredient treats.

From the Dover newsletter, September 24, 2026

Deco Dogs Daycare keeps things crate-less with supervised indoor and outdoor play, plus a smaller pack vibe where new dogs are carefully screened. When your beast needs a spruce-up or a snack upgrade, their grooming is done the way you like it and the shop sticks to healthy foods and treats.

From the Durham newsletter, October 4, 2026

Chain with pet food & supplies such as toys, beds & pet technology products, plus medication.

Woofmeow is the go-to spot for pet supplies around here, and yes, you can even book their Dover Spa when your floof needs a glow-up. Stock up on the essentials, schedule the groom, then join their ultimate rewards program for a little extra tail wag.

From the Somersworth newsletter, September 29, 2026

E certified grooming, and a CPDT-KA trainer leading group classes and dog school. Rochester folks, when your four-legger needs play, polish, or polite manners, they deliver without the drama.

From the Dover newsletter, October 7, 2026