How Much Does Dog Grooming Cost in Houston TX?

Grooming costs in Houston vary significantly depending on the type of service, your dog's size and coat, and whether you choose a salon or mobile groomer. Here is an honest breakdown.

Salon Grooming Costs in Houston

For a standard full groom at a mid-range Houston salon:

• Small dogs (under 20 lbs): $45 to $75
• Medium dogs (20–60 lbs): $60 to $100
• Large dogs (60+ lbs): $80 to $140

These are for dogs with healthy, manageable coats. Add-ons like de-shedding treatments, teeth brushing, or specialty shampoos add $15 to $40 per service.

Budget chains like PetSmart and Petco are on the lower end of this range. Independent local groomers are often similar or slightly higher, with better consistency and personal attention.

Mobile Grooming Costs in Houston

Mobile grooming runs $10 to $30 more than an equivalent salon service. For Paws on Wheels Houston specifically:

• Bath and brush, small dog: $55 to $75
• Bath and brush, medium dog: $65 to $90
• Bath and brush, large dog: $80 to $120
• Full groom, small dog: $75 to $100
• Full groom, medium dog: $90 to $130
• Full groom, large dog: $110 to $180

That premium covers the van coming to you, the one-on-one attention, no kennel time, and significantly less stress for your dog.

What Drives the Price Up

**Matting.** A coat with mats takes significantly longer to work through. Severe matting that requires a full shave-down adds $20 to $50 to most services, and we will tell you before we proceed.

**Double coats with heavy undercoat accumulation.** A husky or golden that has not been properly de-shed takes two to three times longer than a maintained coat. The de-shedding treatment itself costs more because of the time involved.

**Dog temperament.** A dog that requires extra handling time and patience adds time to the appointment. We may add a handling fee for significantly difficult cases — we always mention it before the appointment.

**Size within a category.** A 65 lb dog and a 100 lb dog are both "large," but the 100 lb dog takes more product and more time.

What to Watch Out For

Some groomers advertise low starting prices and then add fees for everything. Ear cleaning, nail grinding, drying — these should be included in a standard full groom price. When getting a quote, ask specifically what is included.

At Paws on Wheels Houston, what we quote is what you pay. We give you an exact price before the appointment, and we do not add surprise fees at the end.

Is Mobile Grooming Worth the Extra Cost?

For most Houston dog owners, yes — especially if their dog has any anxiety, or they find the drop-off and pickup logistics inconvenient. The time savings alone (no driving, no waiting) often outweighs the price difference. And for anxious dogs, the stress reduction is genuinely significant.

If you want an exact quote for your dog, call us or submit a quote request on our website. We will give you a specific number, not a range.