How much does dog grooming cost?
02 Jul 2009
I am considering getting a bichon frise. I understand that they need to be professionally groomed once a month and that they need small touch-up trimmings between then around the eyes, nose, mouth, etc. I want to know how much it costs to get a small dog groomed at Petsmart, and do they do a good job there?
7 Responses
2009 Jul 02
O my gosh! We have a bichon frise and they are amazing!! I don’t know how much it costs…I’m not the one who pays for it, but they are so worth it whatever it is! I’m sorry I don’t have the answer to your question, but I do know, you should get one! I wouldn’t go to Petsmart to get it groomed, I would go to a family owned business or something. Also make sure to brush them regularly, especially on their head, you may have to pay extra after a while. Good luck!
2009 Jul 05
I have several small dogs that need to be groomed at least every six weeks. It usually runs around 40 dollars, but I’m sure that varies a bit from place to place. The best thing to do is call PetSmart and ask. As far as the touchups around the eyes, that’s easy to do yourself. Just do a bit of trimming to make sure the hair isn’t poking into its eyes.
2009 Jul 07
If you have to ask, you can’t afford this dog.
2009 Jul 07
Yes. They are good at petsmart and they cost about ten bucks..
2009 Jul 09
The last time I had Pepper groomed at Petsmart, it cost about $50.00 but they had to use a special medicated shampoo on him, so it may be closer to 40-45.00 for your dog. I like the groomers at Petsmart and they know my Pepper by name. They will also have specials on nail grinding and such and will let you know about their specials so you can take advantage of them.
2009 Jul 12
I honestly would go to a “real” groomer with that breed of dog. I wouldn’t go to a petsmart or petco. Those people unless they have previous experience go to a grooming school for a month tops. Petco sends my grooming place a ton of dogs because they can’t groom or handle them, do you really want someone like that working on your baby? (I used to work at a petsmart.) Also DO NOT BATHE HIM AT HOME!!! If you do plan on bathing your dog at home you have to brush him out competely with a comb right down to his skin or he will bath matt, and will then need to be shaved bald. And he will need to be combed out again after the bath. Where I work a bichon would be about $42 with all the touch ups your expecting, in the grooming you should expect his nails trimmed, eyes and ears cleaned and obviously bathed and trimmed to how you would like him. Hope this helps!
2009 Jul 14
The best way to find out the price is to call them.
All I can tell you is what I would charge for a Bichon $ 43.00.
Do they do a good job, I can’t speak for other petsmarts stores however the one by my house no.
The Bichon gets groomed every 4-6 weeks.