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Dog grooming prices vary depending on the business that provides the services: pet stores, pet spas, groomers' shops, boarding kennels and so on. The costs are also directly related to the size of the dog, the typical treatments and the thickness of the hair. In case you have not decided where to go for help with the grooming, you can check online and see what dog grooming prices are asked by the local businesses corresponding to your pet's specifics.

The complexity of the cut and the thickness of the hair are the most relevant for dog grooming prices. Thus, you will pay up to $50 for small and medium breeds with short thin hair. Even for larger breeds that do not require anything complex, the prices are affordable, ranging between $50 and $70. Higher costs come with giant breeds or dogs that need very complex cuts like Poodles or Bernese Mountain dogs and several others.

Dog grooming prices are very popular for bath-only grooming that is suitable for breeds with short hair which cover bathing, ear cleaning and nail trimming in just one. The costs for such services taken separately would be higher, but since these dogs are very small and raise no difficulties in terms of grooming, the savings are considerable. The pet can thus enjoy both bathing and grooming in one session at the same time.

Dog grooming prices are higher in certain parts of the country or in luxurious salons like pet spas. Needless to say that there are people willing to pay a lot of money to have their pets pampered, but the services are definitely not for all pockets. It sounds like wasted money to pay some hundreds of dollars for dog grooming or nail clipping, even if we are talking about complex cuts and special materials. The decision belongs entirely to the dog owner and so is the choice of the right grooming services.

Consult the list of services included in the dog grooming prices: usually there should be nail trimming, ear cleaning, bathing and hair cutting in a certain style. Additional costs for extra services that can raise up the bill include flea-killing shampoo, de-matting, tooth brushing, anal glands cleaning and skunk odor removal.

Puppies usually get discounts and there are even service providers that work in a referral system supported by a special program. According to this program, the client can get discounts or even free grooming when certain conditions are met. It's worth checking for such facilities particularly when you have a breed that requires complex grooming.