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Mobile dog grooming prices, compared.
Real Bay Area prices for 2026, who actually serves the South Bay, and the options that are not us.
Short answer: $75–155 for a wash-only mobile visit, priced by your dog's size. A full mobile groom with a haircut runs $120–202.
Every option
What each way of washing a dog costs.
Self-serve wash station
$15–20- Time
- 60–75 min including the drive
- Includes
- A tub, a hose, shampoo, and a dryer you operate yourself.
- The catch
- You drive there with a dirty dog, do the work, and drive home with a damp one. The station cleans the tub, not the dog.
Salon bath (Petco, PetSmart, local shop)
$25–45- Time
- 3–5 hours, drop-off
- Includes
- Bath, dry, usually nails. Basic brush-out.
- The catch
- Two car trips, cage time before and after, and other dogs everywhere. Cheapest per visit, most expensive in your afternoon.
Mobile wash (what we do)
$75–155- Time
- ~45 min, at your door
- Includes
- Bath, full brush-out, de-shed, ears, towel and blow dry.
- The catch
- No haircut. If your dog needs cutting, this is not the whole job.
Mobile full groom
$120–202- Time
- 2–3 hours, at your door
- Includes
- Everything above plus a haircut, scissor work, and styling.
- The catch
- You are paying roughly double for the haircut. Most dogs do not need one.
The gap
Why wash-only costs about half.
A haircut is skilled work and it is slow. Clipper work, scissor finishing, drying and re-styling, checking the line on both sides — it turns a 45-minute visit into a two-to-three-hour one. Labor is essentially the entire cost of grooming, so the time difference is the price difference.
The question worth asking is whether your dog needs cutting at all. Labs, Goldens, Huskies, Shepherds, Beagles and every short-coated breed should not be clipped — for them the haircut portion of a full groom is money spent on nothing. Poodles, Doodles, Shih Tzus and Bichons genuinely do need it. We cover the split in detail here.
The honest map
Who actually serves the Bay Area.
Several nationally-searched mobile grooming brands do not currently operate in the Bay Area. If a search for one of those names brought you here, the honest answer is who is actually available locally — the three rows below marked “Yes.” Prices are each brand's own reported or advertised figures, not a quote we obtained; verify with them directly before booking anyone.
Barkbus
Serves South BaySF, East Bay, Peninsula, expanding South Bay coverage
- Model
- Full groom
- Price
- $120–$350+
- Source
- barkbus.com
Bark & Mane of South Bay
Serves South BaySan Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos
- Model
- Full groom (bath core + add-ons)
- Price
- ~$70+ quoted, $148 reported for bath + haircut
- Source
- barkandmane.com, customer review
Bay Area Mobile Dog Wash (us)
Serves South BaySouth Bay
- Model
- Wash only, no haircuts
- Price
- $75–155, published by size
- Source
- /pricing
Zoomin Groomin
No location foundCA presence is LA and San Diego only
- Model
- Full groom
- Price
- ~$119–$179 by size/coat (other CA/US markets)
- Source
- Yelp Q&A, zoomingroomin.com
Furry Land
No location foundCA presence is Paramount (LA area) only
- Model
- Full groom
- Price
- From $130 (other US markets)
- Source
- furryland.us
Woofie's
No location foundCA presence is Fresno, Torrance, Carlsbad
- Model
- “Luxury Bath” (wash-only tier) or Full Groom
- Price
- Not published; nail trim ~$40
- Source
- woofies.com
The Pooch Mobile
NoColorado only
- Model
- Wash-focused
- Price
- Not published
- Source
- thepoochmobile.com
Dial-A-Dog-Wash
NoUK only
- Model
- Wash
- Price
- £19–£25 (not USD, not applicable)
- Source
- dialadogwash.com
Locations and figures verified as of September 2026 and will drift, franchises open and close locations. We compete directly with Barkbus and Bark & Mane of South Bay for South Bay driveways; the brands marked “no location found” are included for search context only, not as active competitors here.
Our prices
Published, so you can compare.
Small
Under 20 lbs
Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, Maltese
$75
Medium
20–60 lbs
Beagle, Cocker Spaniel, Bulldog
$95
Large
60–100 lbs
Lab, Golden, Husky, GSD
$115
XL / Giant
100+ lbs
Bernese, Great Dane, Saint Bernard
$155
Most of the brands in the table above quote rather than publish a number — we are the outlier. We also surveyed the whole wash-and-groom market: real prices from 178 Bay Area groomers, by size and city.
Frequently asked
Cost questions.
You are buying one groomer's undivided time plus the van they drive to you. A salon washes several dogs at once with shared staff and spreads the overhead across all of them. Mobile is one dog, one person, one location at a time — the price reflects that, and so does the experience.
Size, overwhelmingly. A 12-lb terrier and a 110-lb Bernese need different amounts of water, shampoo, drying time, and labor. Coat thickness matters too, which is why a heavy de-shed on a double-coated dog takes longer than a short-coated dog of the same weight.
From us, no — the published price is the whole price anywhere in our service area. Some operators do add travel fees for outlying addresses, so it is a fair thing to ask before booking with anyone.
We do not sell packages, and we would be skeptical of prepaying anyone for grooming. What genuinely does save money is a standing slot — a dog washed on a regular cadence takes less time than one washed twice a year, and stays in better condition.
For most dogs, every four to eight weeks. Double-coated breeds benefit from more frequent de-shedding during spring and autumn coat blows. Washing weekly strips coat oils and dries out skin, so more is not better.
Not as of September 2026. We could not find a San Jose or Bay Area location for any of the three on their own sites or public listings; their nearest California locations are Los Angeles/San Diego for Zoomin Groomin, Paramount for Furry Land, and Fresno, Torrance, and Carlsbad for Woofie's. If you're comparing prices locally, Barkbus and Bark & Mane of South Bay are the two full-groom operators who do serve San Jose, alongside us for wash-only.
No. It's a UK-only franchise brand, with pricing in British pounds and no US locations found anywhere. If you landed here searching for a local option, the South Bay brands that actually serve the area are in the table above.
Just want the bath?
Owner-operated · Local service
Hi, I’m Ace.
I run Bay Area Mobile Dog Wash myself — I’m the one who shows up at your door. Every visit is one dog at a time in the van at your curb: warm water, a full brush-out and a proper dry, with no salon drive and no cage waiting. Big dogs, heavy shedders and nervous seniors are the reason this service exists.
Owner-OperatedLarge-Dog FriendlyDe-SheddingSenior & Anxious Dogs
Book with AceWhat our customers say
Trusted by Bay Area dog parents
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
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. 😊❤️
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