Dog grooming guide
Dog groomers: what grooming costs and how to choose.
A good groomer keeps your dog’s coat, skin, nails and ears healthy, not just looking smart. Prices depend mostly on your dog’s size and coat. Here’s a rough guide for Cheshire and Staffordshire.
Updated October 2026
How much dog groomers cost in Cheshire and Staffordshire
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Small dog, full groom | £35 to £50 |
| Medium dog, full groom | £45 to £65 |
| Large or double-coated dog, full groom | £60 to £90 or more |
| Bath and brush only | From about £25 |
| Nail clip | £8 to £15 |
A rough guide to typical local prices. Every business sets its own, so always check before you book.
What a full groom usually includes
A bath and dry, a brush out, a cut or trim to suit the breed, nail clipping, ear cleaning and a tidy around the eyes, paws and bottom. Some groomers add teeth cleaning or hand stripping for wiry coats, usually at extra cost.
What to ask a groomer
- Do you have grooming qualifications, and are you insured?
- How long will my dog be with you, and are dogs crated while they wait?
- What shampoos and products do you use? Useful if your dog has sensitive skin.
- How do you handle nervous dogs or puppies on their first visit?
Questions dog owners ask
How much does dog grooming cost?
As a rough guide in Cheshire and Staffordshire, a full groom costs around £35 to £50 for a small dog, £45 to £65 for a medium dog and £60 to £90 or more for a large or double-coated dog.
How often should my dog be groomed?
Dogs with long or curly coats, like poodles, doodles and shih tzus, usually need a groom every 6 to 8 weeks. Short-coated dogs may only need a bath and nail clip every few months.
When can a puppy go to the groomer?
Many groomers like puppies to have finished their vaccinations first. A short, gentle first visit helps them get used to it.
Dog groomers by town
Cheshire
- Dog groomers in Congleton
- Dog groomers in Macclesfield
- Dog groomers in Crewe
- Dog groomers in Nantwich
- Dog groomers in Sandbach
- Dog groomers in Alsager
- Dog groomers in Holmes Chapel
- Dog groomers in Middlewich
- Dog groomers in Knutsford
- Dog groomers in Wilmslow
- Dog groomers in Northwich
Staffordshire
- Dog groomers in Kidsgrove
- Dog groomers in Biddulph
- Dog groomers in Leek
- Dog groomers in Stoke-on-Trent
- Dog groomers in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Dog groomers in Stone
- Dog groomers in Stafford
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