Pricing
Aidan, 2024 (c)
Why is dog grooming 'So Expensive'?
For context and transparency, consider the following example. Let's say a grooming treatment comes to £65. Less the VAT that's £54.17 remaining. From this, wages for 1.5 employees (groomer plus assistant or manager), minimum 90 minutes, need to be paid (including during down times if a dog is late or misses their appointment). Then continue to subtract overall employee costs (paid leave, national insurance, workplace pensions) and costs of service (shampoo, laundry, cleaning supplies). From the Gross Profit of approx £12/15 or so (a generous estimate), overheads like rent, rates, water, gas and electricity, insurance, telecoms, maintenance of tools and equipment, and more, still need to be covered. Any remaining 'net' profit is then subject to corporation tax.
Ultimately, any 90-minute appointment less than £55 means the business is losing money. Also, with every appointment (ie. anytime you make a booking), we 'invest' a minimum of £45 towards that appointment. We're not, for example, a restaurant that can make up for no-shows with walk-ins. Every Appointment Matters for us to remain viable as a business - so we really cannot afford you not showing up. We've been a part of the community since 2009 with the best of intentions to provide a necessary service but, honestly, we're here to fleece your dog, not you.
How are prices determined?
Pricing is determined by size and breed of your pet as well as condition of the coat and general temperament and the time/effort required. Although we might provide a pricing estimate over the phone, we will assess each animal on the day during a pre-grooming consultation and confirm the expected price and time required. Grooming for adult dogs starts at £55, with a potential reduced rate, dependent on breed, for puppies under three months.
Full Ultrasound deep clean dental treatment - £45 - £55 (allow one hour). Booking required.
FULL GROOMING
Price Guide
(email hello@justbarking.co.uk for more info or ring us on 020 8964 3231)
PLEASE NOTE. There are several variables that go into the price of treatment.
1. EXPERTISE. We provide a service that is delivered by trained and/or qualified and experienced professionals. We are fully insured in animal care and we're members of The British Isles Grooming Association (www.mybiga.org).
2. BREED AND COAT TYPE. Requirements for washing, drying, styling, clipping and scissoring will vary depending on breed and coat type.
3. SIZE. Some dogs are bigger than other dogs. This may affect the application of time and expertise to provide a treatment.
4. TEMPERAMENT. We are able to work efficiently and to a high standard but this will depend in large part upon your dog's temperament. If your dog is uncooperative or distressed, extra time will be needed. Or we may have to book another time to complete the groom. Please speak to us about how best to help your dog become accustomed to the process - this may initially include shorter visits. It's really important to get to a point of your dog feeling safe and relaxed during grooming.
5. COAT CONDITION. If your dog's coat is in a poor condition (eg. badly matted), this may take more time because of the extra care and attention spent removing the matts. The best is to re-book every four to six weeks if you're unable to maintain your dog's optimum coat condition at home. Additionally - some dogs with big beautiful coats come to us for a full bath brush blow-day - but the blow-dry might be more 'blow-out' with hair everywhere. So it won't just be the time to complete the treatment but also the 30 minutes or so afterwards cleaning the salon afterwards. Which we do happily of course, but it's still time-consuming.
Small Maltese / Yorkie / ShihTzu / Jack Russell* / Border Terrier* from £60*
Small Cockapoo / Cavapoo/ Maltipoo / Toy Poodle / Cavalier / Bichon / Mini Schnauzer from £65
Medium-Large Cockapoo / Cavapoo / Cocker Spaniel from £70
Westie / Scottie / Bedlington from £65
Terriers* Welsh / Fox / Tibetan / Irish / Airedale / Kerry Blue from £65
Pomeranian / Small Spitz / Shiba Inu from £65
Large Spitz / Akita / Husky / Malamute / Eurasier from £90
Newfoundland / Leonberger /Saint Bernard / Chow from £110
Alsatian / German Shepherd / Bernese Mtn Dog from £90
Border Collie / Australian Shepherd / Irish Setter / Springer Spaniel from £65
Hungarian Puli / Komondor / Any Coiled Coat Care - not available
Labradoodle / Standard Poodle / Standard Schnauzer from £80
Golden Retriever from £75
Whippet / Greyhound from £60
Labrador / Doberman / Vizsla / British Bulldog from £65
Staffordshire Bull Terrier from £65
Bullmastiff / Great Dane from £110
Pug / French Bulldog / Boston Terrier from £55
*Price guide doesn't include Stripping.
Stripping for wire haired dogs can take up to three hours longer than regular grooms and often requires two appointments, therefore grooms involving stripping will range from £20 - 40 on top of the normal breed price. An estimate is available on request or consultation.
Add to Your Dog's Groom
Ultrasound deep dental clean / teeth descaling (30mins -1 hour) + £45-£55
Microbubble spa deep cleanse skin treatment bubble bath + £55
Teatree foot soak and pad massage & moisturise + £15
Brightening Blueberry facial tear stain reduction + £15
Banana Brightening deep cleansing foaming facial + £15
Fresh Breath Mini Clean + £10