{"id":14045,"date":"2022-02-07T10:28:42","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T15:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/?p=14045"},"modified":"2025-01-18T16:51:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T21:51:49","slug":"how-to-price-dog-grooming-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/how-to-price-dog-grooming-services","title":{"rendered":"How to Price Dog Grooming Services"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; 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includes all necessary prep work, bathing and drying the dog, brushing and trimming their fur, cutting their nails, cleaning their ears, brushing their teeth, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Common factors that can impact dog grooming prices include the dog&#8217;s breed\/weight\/height\/size\/temperament\/time since last groom, the services being requested from you, etc.<\/li>\n<li>3 important factors to keep in mind are: (1) the going rates in your area, (2) that you&#8217;re not charging too high or too low in comparison to your competitors, and (3) you understand why you&#8217;ve set your prices the way you have &#8211; and stand by it.<\/li>\n<li>4 pricing structures you can choose to use in your own business are incentivized pricing, cost-based pricing, value-added pricing, and value-based pricing.<\/li>\n<li>You could also consider adding premium services &#8211; such as dog training and\/or dog daycare &#8211; to your grooming business to command even higher, premium rates.<\/li>\n<li>QC Pet Studies offers self-paced, online certification training for dog grooming, dog training, behavior training, and dog daycare.<\/li>\n<li>In as little as 3 short months, you could earn your professional dog grooming certification with QC Pet Studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; 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animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you a newly-certified groomer and wondering how to price dog grooming services for clients? You&#8217;ve come to the right place! Today, we&#8217;re going to break down EVERYTHING you need to know in order to set proper rates and ensure you&#8217;re getting paid properly for your expertise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\">Keep reading to learn how to price dog grooming services!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2rem&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2rem&#8221; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;2rem&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-star accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<p class=\"lead\">Pro Tip: Make sure to check out our <a href=\"\/blog\/2021\/09\/how-to-become-a-dog-groomer-step-by-step\">Ultimate Guide on becoming a dog groomer<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_Full_Groom_Include\"><\/span>What Does a Full Groom Include?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>When it comes to pricing grooming services, it\u2019s best to first understand what you\u2019ll be providing when a client wants a FULL<em>\u00a0<\/em>grooming experience for their pup. Your\u00a0professional certification training will teach you exactly how to offer these services, and execute them to the highest of standards!<\/p>\n<p>Typically, a \u201cfull groom\u201d will include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brushing\/combing\/de-matting the dog&#8217;s coat;<\/li>\n<li>Bathing;<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning the dog&#8217;s ears and checking for signs of infection;<\/li>\n<li>Blow drying;<\/li>\n<li>Trimming and\/or clipping the coat;<\/li>\n<li>If requested, styling the coat (either to breed standards or to meet the customer&#8217;s requests\/preference);<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning up the hair around the sanitary areas;<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning up the hair around the paw pads;<\/li>\n<li>And cutting the dog&#8217;s nails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Depending on the groomer or salon, a full groom may also include things such as brushing the dog\u2019s teeth with canine-friendly toothpaste. However, it\u2019s also common for this kind of service to be considered \u201cextra\u201d. 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But if your goal is to launch your own grooming business, it\u2019ll be up to you to build your rate structure from the ground up. So, if you\u2019ve been wondering how to\u00a0price dog grooming services, it\u2019s worth it to know the different ways you can go about this!<\/p>\n<p>Common factors that impact dog grooming prices include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Breed<\/li>\n<li>Weight<\/li>\n<li>Size<\/li>\n<li>Temperament<\/li>\n<li>The number of grooming services you\u2019ll be providing during the appointment<\/li>\n<li>Type of haircut involved (e.g. kennel cut, teddy bear cut, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Standard services vs. specialty services (e.g. competition grooming\/styling, medicated bath treatments, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>The general demand for dog groomers in your area<\/li>\n<li>Whether the client needs pick-up or drop-off accommodation, in addition to the grooming service(s)<\/li>\n<li>Whether you wish to\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/2018\/08\/your-career-as-a-dog-groomer-getting-loyal-long-term-clients\" rel=\"noopener\">offer any incentives<\/a>, such as new customer specials, returning customer discounts, etc.\n<ul>\n<li>These may decrease the upfront total of your grooming price for that appointment, but could\u00a0<em>increase\u00a0<\/em>the number of clients who book with you \u2013 thus, bringing in more money in the long run!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Packaged services vs. a la carte services, as well as add-ons, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\">\n<h3 class=\"divider\">Something To Consider<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>When it comes to that last point, we recommend sitting down and mapping out how you\u2019d like to build your grooming packages. For example: what would a \u201cbasic groom\u201d package look like in your mind? How about a \u201cfull groom\u201d? What would the similarities and differences be between the two?<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, which of your services would you prefer to qualify as \u201cadds-ons\u201d? What price point would you put each of these a la carte services at, and what\u2019s your justification behind that figure?<\/p>\n<p>When determining your dog grooming prices, it\u2019s important to keep 3 key factors in mind:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>That your rates are in the ballpark of the industry standard.<\/li>\n<li>Your rates are not too low OR too high when compared to your local competitors.<\/li>\n<li>You understand WHY you\u2019ve set your rates the way you have \u2013 and are confident about it!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;15911&#8243; bg_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; background_image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; 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This can look different for every city, as well as for every\u00a0groomer<em>.\u00a0<\/em>Of course, it goes without saying that working on a larger dog will always cost more than a smaller one. After all, the exact same grooming process will take longer on, say, a fully grown Saint Bernard than it would on a fully grown Shih Tzu.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/homeguide.com\/costs\/dog-grooming-prices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This helpful article<\/a> by\u00a0HomeGuide provides an average price point based on the weight of your client\u2019s pooch. Here are the figures they\u2019ve come up with:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>0-14 lbs: $25<\/li>\n<li>15-25 lbs: $30<\/li>\n<li>25-35 lbs: $35<\/li>\n<li>35-50 lbs: $40<\/li>\n<li>50-60 lbs: $45<\/li>\n<li>60-70 lbs: $50<\/li>\n<li>70-80 lbs: $55<\/li>\n<li>80-90 lbs: $65<\/li>\n<li>95 lbs and up: $70+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Dog_Grooming_Prices_by_Breed\"><\/span>Average Dog Grooming Prices by Breed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>This same HomeGuide report states that in 2025, the average prices based on breed for dog grooming services in the United States will be:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Pug, Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, Pomeranian, Maltese, Yorkshire, Mini-Dachshund: $40<\/li>\n<li>Schnauzer, Corgi, Dachshund, Wire Hair Terrier, Toy Poodle: $50<\/li>\n<li>Miniature Poodle, Westie, Scottish Terrier, Mini Doodle, Mini Aussie: $55<\/li>\n<li>Cocker Spaniel, Wheaten Terrier, Border Collie, American Eskimo: $60<\/li>\n<li>Australian Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Lab Retriever, Flat Coat Retriever, Springer Spaniel: $70<\/li>\n<li>German Shepherd, Chow, Husky, Old English Sheepdog, Standard Poodle, Doodle, Malamute: $80<\/li>\n<li>Portuguese Water Dog, Saint Bernard, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland: $100+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]There&#8217;s no real &#8220;one size fits all&#8221; when it comes to pricing grooming services by a dog&#8217;s weight. This can look different for every city, as well as for every\u00a0<em>groomer.\u00a0<\/em>Of course, it goes without saying that working on a larger dog will always cost more than a smaller one. After all, the exact same grooming process will take longer on, say, a fully grown Saint Bernard than it would on a fully grown Shih Tzu.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/homeguide.com\/costs\/dog-grooming-prices#weight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This helpful article<\/a> by\u00a0<em>HomeGuide <\/em>provides an average price point based on the weight of your client&#8217;s pooch. 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gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Types_of_Pricing_to_Consider\"><\/span>Other Types of Pricing to Consider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>If you want to know how to price your dog grooming services in a way that not only reflects your skills, but also positively impacts your business\u2019 bottom line, then DON\u2019T skip over this section! It offers some pretty pertinent information that will serve you (and your career) well, especially long-term.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 4 additional pricing structures to know about, as you may want to adopt them for your own grooming business:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>1. Incentivized Pricing<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>You\u2019ll have 2 very important goals over the course of your career as a groomer:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Acquiring NEW clients;<\/li>\n<li>And retaining EXISTING clients.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>They\u2019re both equally as important in the grand scheme of things, as they can positively influence your profits in different ways. So, it\u2019s crucial that you give both goals the same level of attention and effort.\u00a0For this reason, one thing you may want to consider is some sort of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/closers.io\/discounts-inventive-based-pricing-should-you-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">incentivized pricing structure<\/a> that\u2019ll make people\u00a0want to book with you (or come back in the future).<\/p>\n<p>Yes, incentivized pricing can \u2013 on paper \u2013 seem like you\u2019re earning less money on a given service. 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Cost-Based Pricing<\/h3>\n<p>As an entrepreneur, you need to know what\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/career-development\/cost-based-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cost-based pricing<\/a> is. In a nutshell, this refers to the MINIMUM amount you should\/need to charge in order to keep your business afloat. Thus, in order to figure out what your cost-based pricing has to be, you\u2019ll first need to crunch some numbers.<\/p>\n<p>Figure out how much you\u2019ll need to make annually (as well as per month) to operate your grooming business. From there, you can then determine how much on\u00a0top of that you\u2019d need to make to create a profit margin. 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Value-Added Pricing<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Thanks to your professional certification training, you might have a few tricks up your sleeve that you can offer as additional services. These would be counted separately from your standard grooming services\/packages, and would instead be seen as value-added services.<\/p>\n<p>As its name suggests, <a href=\"https:\/\/priceva.com\/blog\/value-added-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">value-added pricing<\/a> refers to services you can offer that\u2019ll elevate a given service, and increase its overall desirability and worth. For example: a value-based service for your grooming business could be teeth cleaning, as we briefly discussed earlier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>4. Value-Based Pricing<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Ultimately, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/v\/valuebasedpricing.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">value-based pricing<\/a>\u00a0structure is what you\u2019ll want to strive for eventually in your career. Value-based pricing reflects your unique ability to offer such high-quality services, renowned in comparison to your competitors, that you can set your rates in accordance with that. Your value-based pricing will be a marker that properly reflects the high demand for your business.<\/p>\n<p>For instance: if you were to become particularly well-known for a certain niche (such as competition grooming, working with specific breeds, mastering certain cuts, etc.), you could curb the market\u00a0on that niche and be seen as the leading local expert. This type of notoriety would increase your booking potential in the eyes of prospective clients, because they\u2019d see you as a hot commodity.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, you\u2019d have earned the right to price those dog grooming services \u2013 as well as the rest of your services \u2013 at a slightly higher rate than the other groomers in your town\/city.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"fws_678ac7ac45459\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\" data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\">\n<div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone \" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_Local_Area_Pricing_and_Competition\"><\/span><span id=\"Consider_Local_Area_Pricing_and_Competition\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Consider Local Area Pricing and Competition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Once you\u2019re ready to set your dog grooming prices, another key thing to keep in mind is what the industry standard is \u2013 especially where you live. This is known as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/skuuudle.com\/blog\/market-based-pricing#:~:text=Market%2DBased%20pricing%20(MBP),and%20the%20product%20life%20cycle.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">market-based pricing<\/a>. It\u2019s important that your rates are neither too high nor too low in comparison to the market-based pricing for dog grooming services.<\/p>\n<p>Both risk alienating potential clients and instead driving them straight into the arms of your competitors\u2026 And we know you don\u2019t want that!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re hired to groom in an existing salon, you\u2019ll see market-based pricing structures already in place more often than not. On the other hand, if you\u2019re launching your own business, it can feel a bit trickier to know where to place YOUR rates with respect to the industry standard.<\/p>\n<p>At the beginning of your career, you may want to air on the side of caution and price your services slightly below your fellow competitors who\u2019ve been in the game longer than you. Then again, you might not want to go that route, and instead start your career charging on par with everyone else. 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