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Dog grooming price calculator
Build a dog grooming price list by size in about a minute. Pick your services, salon or mobile, your coat surcharge and your local market, and get a clean small / medium / large / XL table you can copy into your website, print for the front desk or download as a free price list template.
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Your business
Doodles, poodle mixes, double coats.
Shown as a note on your list.
Adjust starting prices (salon, average market)
Put in what groomers near you charge. The market and mobile settings are applied on top.
Full groom
Bath & brush
Nail trim
Teeth brushing (add-on)
De-shed treatment (add-on)
Columns: Small, Medium, Large, XL.
Your price list
Salon grooming, average-cost area
| Service | Smallup to 20 lb | Medium21 to 40 lb | Large41 to 70 lb | XL71 lb + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full groom | $65 | $80 | $100 | $120 |
| Doodle / heavy coat groom | $80 | $100 | $125 | $150 |
| Bath & brush | $40 | $50 | $65 | $80 |
| Nail trim | $20 any size | |||
| Teeth brushing (add-on) | $10 any size | |||
| De-shed treatment (add-on) | $20 | $25 | $35 | $45 |
- De-matting: $15 per 15 minutes, quoted before work starts.
These are typical US ranges, not your market. Before you publish, check three or four groomers near you (salon and mobile) and adjust the starting prices above. Your experience, reviews and how full your book is all justify charging at the top of the range.
Typical dog grooming prices in the US
These are typical ranges for an average-cost area in 2026, gathered from published groomer price lists. Big metros run 20 to 40 percent higher, rural areas 10 to 20 percent lower. Treat them as a starting point and check your local competitors before you settle on a number.
| Service | Small | Medium | Large | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full groom (salon) | $55 to $80 | $70 to $95 | $85 to $120 | $100 to $150 |
| Bath & brush (salon) | $35 to $50 | $45 to $60 | $55 to $80 | $70 to $100 |
| Full groom (mobile) | $90 to $130 | $110 to $150 | $130 to $190 | $160 to $230 |
| Doodle / poodle mix groom | $80 to $120 | $95 to $150 | $120 to $190 | $150 to $230 |
| Nail trim (walk-in) | $15 to $25 | $15 to $25 | $15 to $30 | $20 to $30 |
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A real example: a mobile groomer in the Southeast
Here is what one established mobile groomer in the Southeast charges. Notice the doodle groom is its own line rather than a hidden surcharge, the XL doodle price is capped at the large price, and the nail trim is one flat price for every size.
| Service | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full groom | $120 | $144 | $188 | $222 |
| Bath & brush | $99 | $111 | $133 | $144 |
| Doodle groom | $155 | $174 | $188 | $188 |
| Nail trim | $27 | $27 | $27 | $27 |
Dog grooming prices by breed
Most groomers do not keep a price for every breed. They price by size tier, then add a coat surcharge for breeds that take longer. Use this to place a breed on your list. A smooth-coated dog pays the standard price for its size; a heavy or curly coat pays the doodle / heavy coat price.
Small (up to 20 lb)
Standard price: Chihuahua, Dachshund, Jack Russell, Pug, Boston Terrier
Heavy coat price: Shih Tzu, Maltese, Yorkie, Toy Poodle, Pomeranian, Havanese
Medium (21 to 40 lb)
Standard price: Beagle, French Bulldog, Whippet, Corgi (double coat)
Heavy coat price: Cocker Spaniel, Mini Poodle, Mini Goldendoodle, Schnauzer, Westie
Large (41 to 70 lb)
Standard price: Labrador, Boxer, Pit Bull, Vizsla, Weimaraner
Heavy coat price: Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, Standard Goldendoodle, Springer Spaniel
XL (71 lb +)
Standard price: Great Dane, Mastiff, Rottweiler, Doberman
Heavy coat price: Bernese Mountain Dog, Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees, Standard Poodle, Bernedoodle
Weight sets the tier, but coat and temperament set the time. A 35 lb doodle in a full coat can take longer than a 75 lb Lab, which is exactly why the coat surcharge exists. Price by the time a dog really takes.
How mobile groomers price
- Higher base prices. One dog at a time, no kennels, no waiting room. Clients pay for that convenience, and mobile grooms commonly run 30 to 60 percent above local salons.
- A convenience or trip fee. Either a flat fee per stop or built into each price. A flat fee is easier to explain and lets you drop it for a second dog at the same address.
- A minimum per stop. A $20 nail trim alone rarely covers the drive. Many mobile groomers set a minimum or only do nails as an add-on.
- Service area zones. Price addresses past your core area higher, or group them on set days so the route stays tight.
Matting fees
Matted coats are slow, uncomfortable for the dog and can hide skin problems. Charge for the time, commonly $10 to $20 per 15 minutes of de-matting, and set a limit after which you shave down instead. Put the fee on your price list, quote it before you start, and have owners sign a release that covers matting, shave-downs and skin issues found under the coat. Our free dog grooming release form template covers this wording.
How often to raise your prices
- Review your price list once a year, at the same time each year.
- Raise prices when you are booked out two or more weeks ahead most of the time.
- Raise them when shampoo, blades, fuel or insurance costs go up.
- If it has been more than 12 to 18 months since your last increase, you are probably due.
Tip: New clients pay the new price right away. Give existing clients 30 days of notice in writing. Small, regular increases of $5 to $10 land far better than a big jump every few years.
Turn your price list into your booking page
Nuzzo has size-based pricing built in. Each grooming service gets a small, medium, large and XL price, so the list you just built becomes the prices on your online booking page. Clients pick their dog's size when they request a slot and see the right price up front. Owners can e-sign your release form before the first groom. Plans are $29/mo for Solo and $79/mo for Team (up to 5 people), with a 14-day free trial and no card needed. See the pet grooming software features for the full picture.
Dog grooming pricing questions
How much does dog grooming cost?
In the US a full groom at a salon typically costs $55 to $80 for a small dog and $100 to $150 for an extra-large dog in an average-cost area. Mobile grooming usually runs 30 to 60 percent higher because the groomer drives to you and works one dog at a time. Doodles and other high-maintenance coats cost more at every size.
How much should I charge for dog grooming as a new groomer?
Start from what established groomers within 15 miles charge, then price at or slightly below the middle while you build reviews. Do not start at the bottom: low prices attract price shoppers and are hard to raise. Price by size and coat, not a single flat rate, so a 90 lb doodle is never priced like a Yorkie.
How much is a dog bath at a groomer?
A bath and brush (bath, blow dry, brush out, ears and often nails) is usually $35 to $50 for a small dog and $70 to $100 for an extra-large dog at a salon. Mobile groomers often charge $90 to $150 for the same service.
Should groomers charge a matting fee?
Yes. De-matting is slow and hard on the dog, so most groomers charge by time, commonly $10 to $20 per 15 minutes, or shave the coat short instead. Say so on your price list and in your release form, and tell the owner before you start.
How do mobile groomers set prices?
Most mobile groomers price each service by size like a salon, then add a convenience or trip fee or build it into higher base prices. Some add a fee for addresses outside their core area and a minimum per stop so a single nail trim still covers the drive.
How often should a groomer raise prices?
Review prices once a year. Raise them when your book is full for weeks ahead, when supply, fuel or insurance costs climb, or when it has been more than 12 to 18 months since the last increase. Give existing clients 30 days of notice in writing.