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In a hurry? Call or text (669) 281-0022 and Ace will book you directly.
In a hurry? Call or text (669) 281-0022 and Ace will book you directly.
Grooming a cocker means ear care every single visit, brushing the feathering before it mats, a wash that handles oily skin gently, and for most pet cockers a clip from a salon groomer every so often. We do the first three. We are honest that we do not do the fourth.
Feathering on the ears, chest, legs, and belly mats faster than the body coat and holds water longer.
The shape traps warm, moist air against the canal, which is why cockers are one of the most ear-infection-prone breeds.
Standard for the breed. Washing too often strips it and it comes back oilier.
Cockers run 20 to 30 lbs and land in our medium tier. Nails and ears included.
Unlike a golden or a husky, a cocker coat keeps growing, and plenty of owners keep it short with a regular clip. Our groomers — 12+ years of experience — do that cut at your curb as part of a full groom. Across the Bay Area a haircut typically adds $30–60 on top of the bath price; our full-groom ladder is published on the pricing page.
Between clips, the bath-and-brush keeps the coat open: the ears checked and cleaned, the feathering washed, dried properly, and brushed open so it does not mat before the next appointment. It is the same role we play for doodles between haircuts. If your cocker is kept in a longer, natural coat, the bath-and-brush may be all the professional grooming it needs.
At home: A look and a sniff a couple of times a week, and a gentle clean with a dog ear solution when they are waxy or after a swim.
At our visit: Checked and cleaned at every wash, included. If an ear looks or smells infected, we tell you instead of scrubbing at it.
At home: Two or three times a week, with a slicker and a comb, paying attention behind the ears, the armpits, and the belly, where mats start.
At our visit: Brushed out before and after the bath. Light tangles worked free with a comb.
At home: Doable in a tub with a degreasing but gentle shampoo. The feathering is the hard part to dry, and damp feathering is where mats and skin irritation begin.
At our visit: Washed to the skin, rinsed until clear, and dried completely, feathering included.
At home: If your cocker lets you. Many do not.
At our visit: Included in every wash, clip or grind.
At home: Not a beginner job. The body, feet, and ear leather are easy to nick.
At our visit: Yes — a clip or breed trim is full-groom work, and our groomers with 12+ years of experience do it at your curb.
The at-home ear routine, step by step, is in our ear cleaning guide.
A look into both ears and hands through the feathering before any water, to find tangles and any sore or smelly spots.
Feathering brushed and combed through dry, because water tightens a tangle into a mat.
Warm water and a gentle shampoo worked to the skin. Oily cocker skin needs a proper clean, not a harsh one.
Until the water runs clear. Residue left in the feathering is a common cause of itching.
Ears cleaned, nails clipped or ground, paws washed one at a time.
Every section dried, the ears and feathering last and most carefully, then a comb through to leave the coat open.
Ear infections. The problem cocker owners run into most, and the reason the ear check is part of every visit. A smelly or waxy ear caught early goes to the vet sooner, before it has had weeks to get worse.
Feathering mats. They start behind the ears, in the armpits, and on the belly, where the coat rubs and stays damp. Regular brushing and a complete dry prevent most of them. Once a mat is tight to the skin, it needs clippers, and the dematting guide explains why brushing it out can hurt.
The oily smell. Cocker skin is oily by nature and the smell returns faster than on a drier-skinned dog. Washing more often usually makes it worse. A gentle clean, a thorough rinse, and a complete dry do more.
When it is a vet question. An ear that smells sour, looks red, or has discharge, a dog shaking its head or pawing at an ear, or greasy, flaky, or red skin that does not settle after a gentle bath. Ask your vet. We will not clean hard at an ear that looks infected.
Our medium tier, flat. It covers the ear check and cleaning, the brush-out, the wash, the full dry through the feathering, and the nail trim. Nails and ears are included in every wash, never added on. Want the clip too? Book it as a full groom.
How often to book is on the cocker spaniel bathing schedule.
What every visit includes is on the mobile dog bath page, and the nail options on nail trim and more.
Bath-and-brush for your cocker spaniel at your driveway, $95 flat, nails and ears included.
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I run Bay Area Mobile Dog Wash myself, and I’ve brought on groomers with 12+ years of experience — so now every cut, from a tidy trim to a full breed haircut, happens in the van at your curb. Every visit is one dog at a time: warm water, a full brush-out, a proper dry, and a haircut if you want one, with no salon drive and no cage waiting. The van is open to you the whole time — stand at the door and watch every minute if you like. Big dogs, heavy shedders and nervous seniors are the reason this service exists.
What our customers say
Wonderful experience! Ace did an amazing job grooming my Siberian Husky. She can be a little difficult and anxious during grooming, but Ace was incredibly calm and patient, which really helped keep her calm and comfortable too. She looked absolutely beautiful, clean, and fluffy when he was finished. I really appreciated the care and attention Ace gave her and would definitely recommend!
Ace at Bay Area Mobile Dog Wash was absolutely wonderful with my senior dog. He was so gentle and patient with him, which meant everything to me given his age -- I could tell he genuinely cared about his comfort throughout the whole process. Beyond the excellent care, Ace was warm, loving, and clearly an animal lover at heart, while also being completely professional from start to finish. It's rare to find someone who balances that kind of tenderness with real expertise, and my dog came out looking and smelling great without a hint of stress. Highly recommend Ace and Bay Area Mobile Dog Wash. Price is great!
Ace was punctual & accommodating. He was friendly & outgoing not only me & my husband but toward the dogs as well, calling them by name on our very first booking. Dogs came home clean & unstressed which is never the case when they’re washed at the groomer’s shop, around other dogs. Highly recommend.
Wonderful experience! Ace did an amazing job grooming my Siberian Husky. She can be a little difficult and anxious during grooming, but Ace was incredibly calm and patient, which really helped keep her calm and comfortable too. She looked absolutely beautiful, clean, and fluffy when he was finished. I really appreciated the care and attention Ace gave her and would definitely recommend!
We booked Bay Area Mobile Dog Wash for our 90-lb German Shepherd, Koda, who hates the groomer. Ace parked the van right in our driveway in Willow Glen, walked her up the ramp himself — no lifting, no cage, no other dogs — and I watched the whole wash from my doorstep. Bath, nails, ears, and she came back inside dry and calm. Flat $95 exactly as the website said, no surprise charges. We've already booked next month. 😊❤️
Ace did a great job with our little old chihuahua mix. Our appointment was for the evening and he came prepared with warm water, and made our sure our dog was comfortable the entire time. Don't let the lack of reviews on yelp scare you away, his prices are good, and he takes time to ensure that good work is done.
He did such an amazing job with my dog! He came out looking so nice, clean, and well-groomed, but what stood out to me most was how happy and comfortable he seemed afterward. You can really tell he was treated with care throughout the entire process. I'm extremely pleased with how everything turned out and would definitely recommend him!
Overall, we had a very positive experience with our first mobile grooming appointment. Although he arrived a little late due to a minor scheduling miscommunication, Ace was very kind, communicative, and especially patient with our dog, who can be anxious about grooming. He took the time to help him feel comfortable, completed the grooming efficiently, and our dog seemed happy and in great spirits afterward. We really appreciated his gentle approach and care!
SUCH a great - and easy! - experience! Asa was immediately responsive (I love when businesses actually answer their phone!), worked Moose in within 24 hours, was communicative throughout, bought unscented products specifically for us, did a great job with my 12 year old doodle … all in all: amazing service!
Ace at Bay Area Mobile Dog Wash was absolutely wonderful with my senior dog. He was so gentle and patient with him, which meant everything to me given his age — I could tell he genuinely cared about his comfort throughout the whole process. Beyond the excellent care, Ace was warm, loving, and clearly an animal lover at heart, while also being completely professional from start to finish. It's rare to find someone who balances that kind of tenderness with real expertise, and my dog came out looking and smelling great without a hint of stress. Highly recommend Ace and Bay Area Mobile Dog Wash.
Ace was great with my 3 small dogs. They got washed and towel dried, their ears checked, their nails trimmed. One star off because he trimmed one nail too far and it bled for a long time, plus distressed my already anxious dog. Important to know that this service isn't van-based (yet). Ace brings a portable wash station to set up outside. He brings his own water and supplies. He doesn't do any hair cuts, just basic wash and towel dry. I'll call him again in the future!
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