Best Dog Grooming Services

Pros

• petco.com/s/dog-grooming 2026-09-02 names dog baths, haircuts, nail trimming, and teeth-brushing. Size table: bath only starts at $24 (X-small 1–10 lbs) through $51 (XX-large 100+ lbs); bath & haircut starts at $46 through $97. The same page says pricing is based on local market, size, and hair length, and the true price can only be quoted after completing online booking.
• Vaccines named: dogs under 16 weeks — at least two puppy starter sets including distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus; 16 weeks and older — rabies. Cats under 16 weeks — parvovirus, herpesvirus type-1, calicivirus; 16 weeks+ rabies. 24-hour wait after any vaccine. Kennel-dryer policy named: air drying, towel drying, non-heated handheld, and kennel dryers; kennel dryers not allowed for brachycephalic breeds (Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus).
• Online booking on petco.com and the Petco app. Store/salon locator is part of booking. Packages (bath vs bath & haircut, add-ons) are named on the national page.

Cons

• From-price is a starts-at table, not a promise this ZIP is $24. The page says the true price is only after booking. We quote the published floor and still tell you to finish the estimator.
• They use kennel dryers on some dogs. The named rule is a brachycephalic exception, not a cage-dryer ban. National dog page does not name a no-sedation rule or a matted-coat / first-groom stop policy we can score. Those safety points are zero.
• Cats: call your salon to confirm a cat groomer — there is no dedicated national cat-grooming PDP, so we did not add a Petco cat row. A national brand is not this stylist. Meet the groomer. Ask about cage dryers, sedation, breed cuts, and cat handling.

Score breakdown

Specs

Services

Bath, bath & haircut, nails, teeth-brushing named on petco.com/s/dog-grooming.

Vaccines

Age-split dog and cat vaccine list plus 24h wait (national grooming page).

Dryers

Air / towel / non-heated handheld / kennel dryers; no kennel dry for named brachycephalic breeds.

Sedation

Not named on the national dog-grooming page we used.

Booking

petco.com and Petco app.

Membership

Bath and haircut packages named; no national membership USD on that PDP.

Msrp

Baths from $24 as listed 2026-09-02; true price after booking

Score Notes

quality 10 = US PDP + bath + haircut + nails + teeth + size/breed table. safety 7 = vaccines + named kennel-dryer policy; no first-groom/matted/no-sedation on that PDP. ease 10 = booking + locator + packages. value 5 = published $24 from-price, no membership USD.

Pros

• services.petsmart.com/grooming plus grooming-process 2026-09-02 name dog and cat salon visits: Hands-On Pet Assessment (skin, coat, ears, nails, teeth), brushing and clipping, bath, custom drying, then a tailored haircut. FAQ names nail trims (~15 minutes, walk-in subject to availability) and academy training (800+ hours / safety certification annually; apprentices 33 hours). Stylists are described as educated on breed-specific needs and trims. Cat services: specially trained associates, not available on weekends, select salons — call ahead for a certified cat groomer.
• grooming-faq: rabies paperwork required (Hawaii excepted); 24-hour wait after vaccines (48 hours where extra vaccines are required); puppies/kittens 8 weeks–4 months may skip salon vaccines (3 months in Indiana); NYC/Iowa/Connecticut/Colorado extras named. They never sedate and do not accept already-sedated pets; they may end the session if the pet is uncooperative. Kennel-dryer policy is named: they select drying method by hair type, breed, age, and behavior; they do not kennel-dry brachycephalic dogs or cats; kennel dryers have no heating elements and automatic shut-off timers. Express service required for French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers, and Boston Terriers.
• Online booking and check-prices after picking store, pet type, breed, and age. Store locator on the grooming homepage. Treats Rewards salon certificates exist. A limited Grooming Value Pass ($59.99, 20% off eligible salon services for 12 months) is published — only participating stores in Washington, D.C., Salt Lake City, and West Palm Beach. Viewing area named; owners may not stay in kennel/bath areas.

Cons

• No national bath from-price. FAQ: base packages priced by breed, coat, and length of service — get an estimate by booking online or calling the salon. We do not invent a $29 bath. price_label is See petsmart.com. Value Pass dollars are not a U.S. from-price and are not offered in every city.
• They do kennel pets before/after the groom and they do kennel-dry some dogs. The named policy is not “no cage dryer.” Ask that stylist which dryer they will use on this animal. Academy hours are not a promise about the person on shift today.
• A national brand is not this stylist. Tour or meet the groomer. Ask about cage dryers, sedation, breed cuts, and cat handling. A logo is not a safety record. Cat grooms are select salons, not weekends.

Score breakdown

Specs

Services

Assessment, bath, haircut, nails, ears; teeth noted at check-in (process page). Cat path at select salons (FAQ).

Vaccines

Rabies paperwork; 24h wait (48h some locales). Puppy/kitten window named. State extras named (FAQ / vaccination-policy).

Dryers

Named kennel-dryer policy: no kennel dry for brachycephalic dogs or cats; no heating elements; timers. They do kennel-dry some other dogs (FAQ).

Sedation

Never sedate; do not accept sedated pets; may stop the session (FAQ).

Booking

Online appointment / check prices; store picker (grooming homepage).

Membership

Treats Rewards; Grooming Value Pass $59.99 in three metro areas only (terms page).

Msrp

No national bath USD 2026-09-02

Score Notes

quality 10 = US PDP + bath + haircut + nails + teeth named + breed/cat. safety 10 = vaccines + named kennel-dryer policy + no-sedation/stop-session. ease 10 = booking + locator + packages/Value Pass named. value 0 = no national from-price; Value Pass is 3-metro only.

Pros

• centralbarkusa.com/dog-grooming 2026-09-02 names a salon and spa: dog baths (rinse or bath and blowout), grooms from simple trims to more complex styles, nail trims, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and “other services may include dematting, deshedding, hair dye, and more.” Puppy grooming for the first time is named. Prices, products, and services vary; ask an associate. Services/options/prices vary by store.
• FAQ on that page: they never sedate dogs in the salon. If a dog has shown extreme stress toward grooming, speak with a veterinarian and a reward-based trainer. Groomers work at the dog’s pace and take breaks. Rules-and-regulations: DHPP, rabies, and Bordetella written verification for dogs at the facility; grooming does not require spay/neuter; reservations required for all services.
• Make-a-reservation CTAs and a location finder on the national site. Recurring grooming every 4–8 weeks is recommended. Daycare membership language on the rules page is not a grooming from-price.

Cons

• No national from-price. “Visit your location for details.” We do not copy a franchise spa-day dollar onto this row. See centralbarkusa.com.
• National grooming page does not name a cage-dryer or unattended-dryer policy. Dryer safety points are zero. We do not invent “no cage dryer.” Vaccines are on the facility rules page, not a grooming-only flyer.
• This is not the Central Bark boarding row and not a copy of those scores. A franchise is not this address. Tour the salon. Ask about cage dryers, sedation, breed cuts, and who is actually clipping today. A logo is not a safety record.

Score breakdown

Specs

Services

Baths, grooms/trims, nails, ears, teeth; dematting named as a possible other service.

Vaccines

DHPP, rabies, Bordetella written verification (rules page).

Dryers

Not named as a kennel-dryer / unattended-dryer policy on the national grooming PDP.

Sedation

Never sedate in the salon (grooming FAQ).

Booking

Reservation CTAs; find-a-location.

Membership

Recurring 4–8 week recommendation; facility membership is daycare-oriented on the rules page.

Msrp

No national bath USD 2026-09-02

Score Notes

quality 10 = US PDP + bath + haircut + nails + teeth + breed/coat. safety 7 = vaccines + no-sedation/first-groom/dematting; no dryer policy. ease 10 = booking + locator + packages/spa named. value 0 = no national USD.

Pros

• aussiepetmobile.com/dog-grooming 2026-09-02 (Bark & Mane national site) names a full-service bath & blowout in every appointment: brushing and light knot/tangle removal, bath & blowout, facial scrub, ear & eye clean, nail clipping, paw pad & sanitary trim, Well-Being WrapUp. Haircut add-ons: puppy cut, breed clip (AKC breed standards), shave down for severe matting or skin issues. Premium: teeth brushing, Dremel grinding, paw pad and aloe treatments. Groomers described as AKC S.A.F.E. certified on the brand pages.
• Official blog 2024, still live on the same domain 2026-09-02: 100% cage free and “we never, ever use kennel dryers”; one dedicated groomer. Dog page: no stressful car rides or anxiety-inducing cages; one-on-one. Shave-down is named for severe matting.
• Book online or call 1-800-PET-MOBILE. Find-a-groomer locator. BARK & MANETAIN automatic 4–6 week rotation named (adjust/reschedule anytime).

Cons

• No national from-price. Local franchise quotes. We do not invent $70. See aussiepetmobile.com. The homepage now brands Bark & Mane — same 1-800-PET-MOBILE mobile chain, not a different company we invented.
• National dog PDP does not name a vaccine list. Vaccine safety points are zero. AKC S.A.F.E. is groomer training language, not a health-inspection record and not “certified stylists” as a PetSmart-style academy claim we copied.
• A van in the driveway is not this franchise’s sister van. Meet the groomer. Ask about cage dryers anyway, sedation, breed cuts, and heat in the Mercedes salon. A logo is not a safety record.

Score breakdown

Specs

Services

Bath & blowout package, breed clip / puppy cut / shave-down, nails; teeth brushing as premium add-on.

Vaccines

Not named on the national dog-grooming pages we used.

Dryers

Official blog: never kennel dryers; cage-free. Dog PDP: no anxiety-inducing cages.

Sedation

Not named as a no-sedation policy on the dog PDP.

Booking

Book online; 1-800-PET-MOBILE; find a groomer.

Membership

BARK & MANETAIN 4–6 week schedule named; no membership USD.

Msrp

No national bath USD 2026-09-02

Score Notes

quality 10 = US PDP + bath + haircut + nails + teeth + breed clip. safety 6 = named no-kennel-dryer/cage-free + matted shave-down; no vaccines. ease 10 = booking + locator + MANETAIN. value 0 = no national USD.

Pros

• scenthound.com/services 2026-09-02 names Basic Hygiene (bath with towel-dry, ear cleaning, nail trim, teeth brushing, 6-point wellness check), Blow-Out Package (add blow-dry and brush-out), and Barber Package (add blow-dry, brush-out, sanitary trim, pad trim, and haircut). Add-ons include plaque reduction, conditioning (detangles/demats), shedding, problem-skin, nail grind, functional trims, facial scrub, glands. Members save 25% on additional services.
• overview: 160+ Scenters in the United States; monthly membership with one wellness visit per month; Scenthound app for booking, history, and S.C.E.N.T. Check Scores; first-time visitors can book online or in the app. Blow-dry is an add-on — basic visits are towel-dry. They may pause or refuse service if behavior puts the team or other dogs at risk (services FAQ language on brand pages). All breeds/sizes welcome; haircuts described as wellness-focused, not breed-specific styling aesthetics (overview).
• store-locator lists U.S. states and Scenters. Membership has no long-term contract language on brand FAQs we used (cancel anytime named on FAQ pages indexed from scenthound.com).

Cons

• No national membership USD on scenthound.com/services or overview 2026-09-02. Local Scenter pages advertise intro offers such as $49 — those are not a U.S. from-price. We do not copy them. See scenthound.com.
• No vaccine list on the national services/overview pages. Vaccine points are zero. They do not publish a kennel-dryer ban; they publish towel-dry as default and blow-dry as add-on. That is the dryer policy we scored — not “no cage dryer.”
• Their own overview says they are not a traditional breed-styling salon. If you want an AKC clip, this is the wrong row (see Aussie breed clip or PetSmart haircut). A Scenter is not this technician. Meet the Scent Tech.

Score breakdown

Specs

Services

Bath (towel-dry), nails, teeth, ears, optional blow-dry and haircut (services page).

Vaccines

Not named on national services/overview pages we used.

Dryers

Towel-dry default; blow-dry add-on priced by coat (services). Not a kennel-dryer ban.

Sedation

Pause/refuse if behavior is a risk. No-sedation sentence not named on the services PDP.

Booking

App and scenthound.com; store locator.

Membership

Monthly membership named; 25% off add-ons; no national membership USD.

Msrp

No national membership or bath USD 2026-09-02

Score Notes

quality 10 = US PDP + bath + haircut + nails + teeth + all-breed. safety 6 = named towel/blow-dry policy + pause/refuse and dematting add-on; no vaccines. ease 10 = booking + locator + membership. value 0 = no national USD.

Pros

• aussiepetmobile.com/cat-grooming 2026-09-02 is a dedicated cat PDP (not a dog page with the word cat). Full-service bath & blowout: brushing and light knots, bath & blowout, facial scrub, ear & eye clean, nail clipping, face/paw pad/sanitary trim, Well-Being WrapUp, deshedding add-on. Haircuts: kitty cut, lion cut, belly shave, shave down for severe matting, skin issues, or extreme heat.
• Same brand cage-free / never-kennel-dryer language as the dog row (official blog) and “no anxiety-inducing cages” on the cat page. BARK & MANETAIN 4–6 week schedule named for cats too. Book online / 1-800-PET-MOBILE / find a groomer.
• Long-haired and senior cats that struggle to self-groom are named as candidates. This is the only dedicated national cat-grooming PDP we included this pass.

Cons

• Teeth brushing is not named on the cat PDP (it is a dog premium). Quality teeth points are zero on this row. No national from-price. No vaccine list.
• Not every van or groomer who clips dogs will take cats. The dedicated PDP is not a promise the person on the calendar today is a cat specialist. Ask when you book.
• A national brand is not this stylist. Meet the groomer. Ask about dryers, sedation, and cat handling. A logo is not a safety record. PetSmart/Petco cat paths stay on those dog rows as call-ahead, not separate PDPs.

Score breakdown

Specs

Services

Cat bath & blowout, kitty/lion/belly/shave cuts, nails. Teeth not named on this PDP.

Vaccines

Not named on the cat PDP.

Dryers

Cage-free / no anxiety-inducing cages on the cat page; never kennel dryers on the official blog.

Sedation

Not named on the cat PDP.

Booking

Book online; 1-800-PET-MOBILE; locator.

Membership

BARK & MANETAIN named; no USD.

Msrp

No national cat-groom USD 2026-09-02

Score Notes

quality 9 = US cat PDP + bath + haircut + nails + cat named; no teeth. safety 6 = dryer/cage-free + matted shave-down; no vaccines. ease 10 = booking + locator + MANETAIN. value 0 = no USD.

Pros

• campbowwow.com/services/dog-grooming 2026-09-02 is a dedicated grooming PDP (not the boarding page). It names bathing and drying, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and teeth brushing. “Many Camps offer dog grooming” — check local availability. You can add grooming to daycare or boarding. Exit bath is named (timed near pickup after a stay).
• Grooming FAQ: every location offers baths and nail trims; many offer additional services. Requirements: up to date on rabies, distemper, bivalent flu, and Bordetella; other vaccines may vary by camp. Grooming-only visits do not need the Camper Interview. Quick bath and nail trim typically 45–90 minutes.
• Find-your-nearest-Camp locator and reservation CTAs. Packages “vary by location” but are named as a thing camps sell.

Cons

• No national from-price. FAQ: prices differ by size and coat; contact the local Camp. We do not copy a Woodlands add-on menu onto this row. See campbowwow.com.
• National grooming pages do not name a kennel-dryer / unattended-dryer policy (they say “safe and thorough drying” and “towel and/or blow dry”). Dryer safety points are zero. We do not invent a cage-dryer ban. No-sedation and matted-coat stop policy are not named on the national grooming PDP.
• This is not the Camp Bow Wow boarding row. Do not reuse boarding scores. Many camps, not every camp, offer full haircuts. Tour that camp. Ask about dryers, sedation, and who is bathing today. A logo is not a safety record.

Score breakdown

Specs

Services

Baths, haircuts/styling, nails, ears, teeth named on the national grooming PDP.

Vaccines

Rabies, distemper, bivalent flu, Bordetella (grooming FAQ).

Dryers

Towel and/or blow dry named in bath FAQ. No kennel-dryer policy printed.

Sedation

Not named on the national grooming PDP.

Booking

Reservation / find a camp.

Membership

Packages vary by location; exit bath add-on named.

Msrp

No national bath USD 2026-09-02

Score Notes

quality 10 = US PDP + bath + haircut + nails + teeth + breed. safety 4 = vaccines only. ease 10 = booking + locator + packages. value 0 = no national USD. Not boarding scores.