Dog Grooming Prices in Adelaide — What to Expect and Why Costs Vary

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Dog Love · Grooming Prices · Adelaide

Dog grooming prices in Adelaide — what to expect and why costs vary.

Dog grooming prices in Adelaide vary significantly 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.

Full groom Dog wash Deshedding Tidy up Tranmere, Adelaide
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Groomer's Note

The most common question we get is "how much does it cost to groom my dog?" The honest answer is — it depends. Two dogs the same breed can cost different amounts based on coat condition, coat type, behaviour and how long since their last groom. This guide explains why.

Service Pricing

Dog grooming prices at Dog Love Tranmere, Adelaide

Service What is included Starting from
Full Groom Most popular
Wash, blow dry, brush out, style cut and finish. The complete service.
$90
Tidy Up
Face, paws, hygiene areas and a brush out. Between full grooms.
$70
Wash and Dry
Double cleanse, blow dry and brush out. No haircut.
$40
Deshedding Treatment
Deshedding shampoo, high-velocity blow out and brush finish. Double-coated breeds.
$50
Dog Daycare Half or full day
Supervised home-based daycare with outdoor play and rest time.
$25

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. Here are the main factors.

What affects dog grooming prices — breed and size, coat type and condition, time since last groom, and behaviour on the table

🐾 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.

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
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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 are between full grooms and want them fresh
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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
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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
Book a Tidy Up

Quick Summary

  • Full groom from $90 — wash, dry, cut and finish
  • Tidy up from $70 — face, paws and hygiene areas between full grooms
  • Wash and dry from $40 — clean and brush out, no haircut
  • Deshedding from $50 — for double-coated and heavy shedding breeds
  • Daycare from $25 — half or full day supervised home-based care
  • 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?

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