Dog Grooming Prices in Adelaide — What to Expect and Why Costs Vary
Naja YehiaDog Love · Grooming Prices · Adelaide
Dog grooming prices in Adelaide, what to expect and why costs vary.
Dog grooming prices in Adelaide vary depending on breed, coat type, size and the service you are booking. A Labrador wash and a Cavoodle full groom are completely different jobs, and the price reflects that.
Here is a clear breakdown of what each service costs at Dog Love, what affects the price, and how to know which service your dog actually needs.
View Full Price ListGroomer's Note
The most common question we get is how much it costs to groom a dog. The honest answer is that it depends. Two dogs of the same breed can cost different amounts based on coat condition, coat type, behaviour and how long it has been since their last groom. This guide explains why.
Service Pricing
Dog grooming prices at Dog Love Tranmere, Adelaide
What Affects the Price
Why does dog grooming cost more for some dogs than others?
Grooming prices are based on time. Larger dogs, longer coats, denser undercoats and dogs that have not been groomed regularly all take longer to groom properly, and the price reflects that. These are the main factors.
🐾 Groomer Tip
The best way to keep grooming costs predictable is to stay on the right schedule for your dog's coat type. Dogs that come in regularly are quicker to groom and easier to maintain at home between appointments. A coat that has been left too long takes longer to work through, and that is where the cost climbs.
Which Service Do I Need?
Not sure which grooming service is right for your dog?
Book a full groom if...
- Your dog needs a full haircut and a wash
- It has been 6 weeks or more since their last groom
- The coat needs a proper style and tidy
- You want the complete service in one appointment
Book a wash and dry if...
- Your dog does not need a haircut right now
- They just need a clean and a brush out
- You have a short coated breed like a Frenchie or a Staffy
- You are between full grooms and want them fresh
Book a deshedding treatment if...
- Your dog is a double coated or heavy shedding breed
- Fur is constantly on furniture, floors and clothing
- Bathing alone makes no difference to the shedding
Book a tidy up if...
- Your dog had a full groom recently but needs a freshen up
- The face, paws or hygiene areas need attention
- You want to stretch the time between full grooms
Still not sure? Our guide on wash versus full groom walks through the difference, and working out your dog's coat type will tell you whether deshedding applies to your dog at all.
Quick Summary
- Full groom from $115, including a wash, dry, cut and finish
- Tidy up from $85, covering the face, paws and hygiene areas between full grooms
- Wash and dry from $40, a clean and brush out with no haircut
- Short coated breeds from $65 for a French Bulldog and $70 for a Staffy
- Deshedding from $50, for double coated and heavy shedding breeds
- Daycare from $25, supervised home based care for small and medium dogs up to 20 kg
- Prices vary by breed, size, coat type and coat condition
- Dogs on a regular schedule are faster and more affordable to groom
Dog Love · Tranmere, Adelaide
Not sure what your dog needs or how much it will cost?
Send us your dog's breed, size and a photo and we will tell you exactly which service suits them and give you a clear price before you book. No surprises.