Grooming
Grooming
• Puppy and adult dog grooming
• Hydrotherapeutic bathing system
• Door-to-door shuttle service
At Potomac Dog School, we offer a hydrotherapy bath, nail trimming, brushing, and clipping. We have a quiet drier that is great for the dogs who don't like a lot of noise. We use natural, holistic, spa shampoos and conditioners.
Grooming prices vary by dog size, breed, coat length and condition of the dog. We can discuss styling choices during reservations. Grooming is by appointment only.
Why not have your dog or puppy come in for a half day of playtime, then get a bath, and be dropped off clean and tired at your door?
Door to door shuttle available - too busy to drop off? We have bus service! For a nominal fee, we'll pick up your dog in the morning and drop him or her off in the evening.
Our professionally trained pet stylist is able to meet your pet’s needs, whether you want a simple bath and brush, or a highly stylized trim. Our full-service facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and has a large walk-in bath to accommodate giant breeds. We also have a quiet dryer for those pets which don’t like a lot of noise. We use professional formulas designed to make your pet look their very best. All pets are groomed with their safety and comfort in mind, and we will not push your pet beyond what they can tolerate.
Grooming prices are based on age, breed, coat condition, and other factors. All grooms are by appointment only for both puppies and dogs. Too busy to drop off? Our door-to-door shuttle service is available for a nominal fee. We can pick up your pet, let them play for half the day, and drop them off clean and tired at your door!
GROOMING PRICES
Affenpinscher $45
Afghan Hound $100
Airdale Terrier $75
Akita $60
Alaskan Malamute $60
American Eskimo $50
American Staffordshire Terrier $45
Anatolian Sheperd $50
Australian Cattle Dog $45
Australian Shepherd $50
Australian Terrier $45
Basenji $45
Basset Hound $45
Beagle $40
Bearded Collie $70
Bedlington Terrier $80
Belgian Malinois $50
Belgian Sheepdog $55
Belgian Tervuren $55
Bernese Mountain Dog $65
Bichon Frise $50
Black & Tan Coonhound $50
Bolognese $50
Border Collie $45
Border Terrier $45
Borzoi $70
Boston Terrier $40
Bouvier Des Flandres $100
Boxer $45
Briard $100
Brittany $50
Brussles Griffon $50
Bull dog (American) $50
Bull dog (English) $45
Bull Mastiff $60
Bull Terrier $45
Canaan Dog $50
Cairn Terrier (Haircut) $50
Cairn Terrier (Shave) $45
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel $50
Cesky Terrier $50
Chihuahua $40
Chinese Crested (Powderpuff) $45
Chinese Crested (Hairless) $40
Chinese Shar-pei $50
Chow Chow $70
Cockerpoo $50
Collie (Rough) $70
Collie (Smooth) $50
Coton De Tulear $50
Dachshund (Smooth) $40
Dachshund (Long Haired) $45
Dalmation $45
Dandie Dinmont Terrier $70
Doberman Pinscher $45
English Toy Spaniel $50
Finnish Spitz $50
Foxhound (American) $50
Foxhound (English) $50
Fox Terrier $50
French Bulldog $40
German Shepherd $50
Giant Schnauzer $75
Goldendoodle $70
Great Dane $60
Great Pyrenees $100
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog $60
Greyhound $45
Harrier $45
Havanese $50
Ibizan Hound $50
Irish Terrier $50
Irish Wolfhound $100
Italian Greyhound $40
Jack Russel Terrier $45
Japanese Chin (Spaniel) $50
Keeshound $55
Kerry Blue Terrier $80
Komondor (Not corded) $100
Kuvasz $70
Labradoodle $70
Lakeland Terrier $50
Leon Berger $80
Lhasa Apso $50
Lowchen $50
Maltese $45
Manchester Terrier (Standard) $45
Manchester Terrier (toy) $40
Mastiff $70
Miniature Bull Terrier $40
Miniature Pinscher $40
Miniature Schnauzer (Shave) $45
Miniature Schnauzer (Haircut) $50
Newfoundland $100
Norfolk Terrier (Shave) $45
Norfolk Terrier (Haircut) $50
Norwegian Elkhound $50
Norwich Terrier (Shave) $45
Norwich Terrier (Haircut) $50
Old English Sheepdog $80
Otterhound $80
Papillon $45
Pekingese $45
Petit Basset Griffon Vandeen $50
Pharaoh Hound $45
Pointer $45
Pointer (German Shorthaired) $45
Pointer (German Wirehaired) $50
Pomeranian $45
Poodle (Standard-Kennel) $70
Poodle (Standard-Puppy Cut) $90
Poodle (Mini-Kennel) $50
Poodle (Mini-Puppy Cut) $60
Poodle (Toy-Kennel) $45
Poodle (Toy-puppy cut) $55
Portugese Water Dog $80
Pug $45
Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) $45
Retriever (Curly-coated) $50
Retriever (Flat-coated) $45
Retriever (Golden-shave) $75
Retriever (Golden-snap ons) $85
Retriever (Golden-golden) $60
Retriever (Labrador) $45
Rhodesian Ridgeback $45
Rottweiler $50
Saint Bernard (Longhaired) $100
Saint Bernard (Shorthaired) $85
Saluki $45
Samoyed $70
Schipperke $45
Scottish Deerhound $85
Scottish Terrier (Shave) $45
Scottish Terrier (Haircut) $50
Sealyham Terrier (Shave) $45
Sealyham Terrier (Haircut) $50
Setter (English-Clipped) $70
Setter (Gordon-Clipped) $70
Setter (Irish-Clipped) $70
Shetland Sheepdog $55
Shiba Inu $50
Shih Tzu (Shave) $45
Shih Tzu (Haircut) $50
Siberian Husky $60
Silky Terrier (Shave) $45
Silky Terrier (Haircut) $50
Skye Terrier $55
Soft Coated Wheaten (Bath & Brush) $55
Soft Coated Wheaten (Shave) $65
Soft Coated Wheaten (Haircut) $75
Spaniel (American Water) $50
Spaniel (Clumber- Bath & Brush) $45
Spaniel (American Cocker- Shaved) $50
Spaniel (American Cocker- Mod.) $55
Spaniel (American Cocker- Full Cocker) $60
Spaniel (English Cocker- Shave) $50
Spaniel (English Cocker- Full) $55
Spaniel (English Springer- Shave) $60
Spaniel (English Springer- Full) $65
Spaniel (Field- Breed Standard) $60
Spaniel (Irish Water) $100
Spaniel (Sussez- Bath & Brush) $45
Spaniel (Welsh-Bath & Brush) $55
Spaniel (Welsh- Shave) $60
Spaniel (Welsh- Full) $65
Staffordshire Bull Terrier $50
Standard Schnauzer $65
Tibetan Spaniel $45
Tibetan Terrier (Bath & Brush) $50
Tibetan Terrier (Haircut) $55
Vizsla $45
Weimaraner $45
Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) $45
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) $45
Welsh Terrier $50
West Highland White Terrier (Shave) $45
West Highland White Terrier (Haircut) $50
Whippet $40
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon $70
Yorkshire Terrier (Bath & Brush) $40
Yorkshire Terrier (Haircut) $45
Dematting Charges: $30/hour
Toenails Clipped $12
Toenails Ground $16
Trim Feet & Pads $10
Ears Cleaned $5
Ears Plucked $15
Trim in front of eyes $5
Trim Rear if clean $5
Bring in your newly adopted dog for a bath/grooming and receive 50% off! Contact for details.
FUN FACTS
Dog grooming as a profession began quite by accident, when sportsmen began clipping their dogs and found the trims actually benefitted their ability in the field. The continental clip that you see on poodles in show today is a modification of those early trims.
It’s said that dogs don’t sweat, and this is mostly true, as dogs in general relieve themselves through panting reflex. However, dogs do pass a minor amount of sweat through their footpads. And hairless breeds, such as the Chinese Crested, do perspire through their skin.
A xiphoid is part of a canine’s sternum, and another name for the tail is the coccygeal vertebrae. Do you know how to say it?
A pet’s tail is part of the spinal column and made of bone, aside from some terriers like Cairns and Westies, where the tail is mostly made of cartilage. So don’t jerk them around!
FAQ
How old does my dog need to be to be groomed?
A: Between 4 and 6 weeks of age, provided your pet is in good health.
My pet’s nail is bleeding! What should I do?
A: Occasionally, nails can be quicked as a result of the grooming process. The quick is a small nerve inside the toenail that nourishes the nail shaft so it will be healthy and grow. After nails are cut, pets can either wear away some of that nail due to their normal activity running about on pavement or in normal wear and tear. Then, the quick is exposed and can bleed. Just like if you get a paper cut or cut your own nails too short. If the nail starts to bleed, you can use a small amount of stypic powder (which is found in your pet supply) and hold it to the nail for 15 seconds. Otherwise, you can use household cornstarch or flour .
How often should I brush my dog?
A: All dogs can be brushed every day. Brushing massages the skin and encourages the circulation of sebum through the coat. The sebum (oil) is what keeps the coat clean and healthy by keeping dirt away from the hair shaft. It also keeps it good condition.
What type of brush should I use for my dog?
A: A brush should be chosen based on the length of the dog’s coat and what type of coat it has. Boxers and pit bulls have short hair, so a curry or rubber brush works best. Most other breeds. a pet slicker brush works best. However, it can vary by the dog and coat condition.
How often should my dog be groomed?
A: It depends on the breed and what type of style you’d like to maintain.
What do I need to do between appointments?
A: All pets can benefit from routine at-home care, even if you do have your pet professionally groomed. It may vary by dog, but brushing, cleaning the teeth and ears, and trimming of the nails all should be done on a regular basis.
Why does my dog’s breath smell?
A: The teeth may need to be brushed. If you see brownish buildup on the teeth, that isn’t normal. While a dog’s saliva does have some antibacterial qualities, they still do need to have their teeth brushed. Dry food and crunchie toys are not enough to prevent the accumulation of food deposits and unhealthy bacteria in the dog’s mouth. All dogs can have their teeth brushed twice a week.
What dogs need to be professionally groomed?
A: All dogs need grooming and can benefit from professional grooming, even if they don’t have a lot of coat and just need a bath. A groomer will be able to notice other things with your dog that are important for their health and well-being, that you may overlook. We can also ensure proper care of the skin and coat, beyond what you’re able to do at home.
How long does it take?
A: It depends on the individual dog and service involved, the day’s schedule, and other factors.
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