Grooming & pet salons

Dog grooming and pet salons in the United States

Updated 1 November 2026

Dog grooming in the United States costs about $40 to $150 or more, depending on the dog's size, breed and coat condition. A mobile groomer who comes to your home averages around $130 per dog. To see current prices for your dog in your city, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Licenses in your state

Most US states do not license dog groomers or grooming salons, but a few do. Connecticut requires a grooming facility license from its state department, and Colorado charges $400 for its license. In Pennsylvania, animal groomers are subject to sales tax, and there is no fee to submit the application. Ask a salon which state and city permits it holds.

Season and coat care

Winter runs December to February, when coats are thickest and appointments can take longer, so book a cut before the coldest weeks. Summer runs June to August, and many owners book a shorter cut for comfort in the heat. A November booking is a good moment to plan a holiday groom.

What to put in the request

Give the animal, breed, size and the service you need, such as a bath only, a bath and cut, or nails. Describe the coat condition and say whether you want a home visit. Name your city and the date you want, and state your budget. Prices depend on breed, size, coat condition and services, and a groomer can then quote for your dog.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the request in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo of your dog. The assistant asks for missing details such as size, coat and city, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the United States and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, including whether they come to your home, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. See Pet sitting at home or Cat grooming, or send your request.