Grooming Prices

The prices for grooms are made up by the following points.

Breed

The breed is the main factor in the price as there are many variations of dogs with different grooming requirements.

Size

The size of the dog matters, the bigger the dog the more there is to do -whether that is: brushing, bathing, drying, clipping or scissoring. This means it can take longer and there is more wear on the equipment used.

Coat Condition

The coat condition refers to what state the dog's coat is. Some dogs like to have a good roll around in mud and scent themselves in fox poo; therefore, they might need an extra shampoo. A lot of breeds of dog have hair which can get knotted up and start to matt -much like human hair. Some dogs are more prone to matting (which is why it is always important to brush your dogs at home) but the more matted the dog, the longer it takes to get them out and the more wear on the de-matting equipment. There may be an additional cost to the groom for excessive matting (please see the matted dog policy in my terms and conditions; located in the About section).

Coat Thickness

Much like the coat's condition, the thickness of the coat is also a factor in the pricing for similar reasons. Thicker coats take longer the brush out and causes more wear on the equipment. Some breeds of dog don't need styling or clipping and just need de-shedding. The thicker the coat the more there is to brush out and the harder it is to get all the dead hair out.

Age

The dogs age can also change the grooming process which affects the price. Puppy don't need a full groom straight away but need to be introduced to the salon, equipment and process- therefore there is a cheaper price for puppies. In addition, older dogs might need to take extra breaks as they get tired quicker. The type of groom might also change, if you previously had a breed standard groom, you might want to change it to a simpler pet trim as it could reduce the grooming time and therefore reduce the time they are stood up.

Behaviour

Dogs react differently to the grooming process. Some dogs love a day of pampering and have a happy smiling face all day, others are a bit fidgety and don't like certain things and there are dogs that don't like it at all. There are nervous dogs which might need extra time to get used to everything, but there are also aggressive dog which might need a muzzle or someone else there to help the process which can cause an extra charge on top of the groom (please see the troubled dog policy in my terms and conditions; located in the About section).

Medical Issues

This can be similar to the dogs age reasoning- needing more time. But medical issues could also include any skin conditions; any dog with sensitive skin I will use a different shampoo on which will be gentler on them. In addition, the brushing process will need to be less to stop any aggravation occurring. All medical issues need to be discussed in the free consultation prior to the first groom.

Type of Groom

There are three main types of grooms either the Breed Standard, Pet Trim or Asian Fusion. The different types of styles require different levels of skill, technique and time. This would be discussed before every groom.