Bath only

Mobile dog bath: what a bath-only visit costs

Not every visit needs a haircut. Here is what a bath-only visit includes, what it costs, and when it is enough.

Short answer: A bath-only visit, often called a bath and brush, starts at about $90 for a small dog. That is the middle price among the 143 mobile groomers we list who post one. A full groom with a haircut starts at about $120. Big dogs and thick coats cost more.

What a bath visit includes.

Many bath packages include a bath, a blow-dry, a brush-out, and a nail trim. Many add ear cleaning and a tidy of the paws or face. Ask what the price covers, since it differs from groomer to groomer.

When a bath is enough.

Dogs with short coats, like Labs, often need only a bath and a nail trim now and then. Doodles and other dogs whose hair keeps growing still need haircuts, but some owners book a bath in between to keep the coat clean and free of mats.

Bath or full groom.

A full groom adds a haircut, so it takes longer and costs more. If your dog’s hair is getting in its eyes or matting, book the full groom.

For heavy shedders.

Ask for a deshedding bath. The groomer uses a special shampoo and a long brush-out to pull loose undercoat. 301 groomers we list offer it.

Questions people ask.

How much is a mobile dog wash?

A bath and brush starts at about $90 for a small dog. That is the middle price among the 143 groomers we list who post one.

Does a bath include a nail trim?

Many bath packages do. Ask when you book.

Can I book a bath for a doodle?

Yes, many groomers offer one. It keeps the coat clean between haircuts, but it won’t replace a haircut.

Where these facts come from.

Prices come from the groomers’ own websites. The care advice comes from this page.

American Kennel Club: Labrador Retriever grooming