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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.
Bath prices only, no haircuts. Taken from the published price lists of 178 Bay Area groomers, surveyed September 2026.
Short answer: the median mobile bath for a small dog is $85, and it rises with size. A self-serve tub runs $15–20. And 42% of local groomers won't tell you their price until you call.
| Dog size | Mobile median | Mobile range | Salon / shop median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 20 lbs) | $85n = 41 | $10–132 | $22n = 72 |
| Medium (20–60 lbs) | $100n = 21 | $60–135 | $70n = 27 |
| Large (60–90 lbs) | $130n = 19 | $55–165 | $85n = 26 |
| XL (90+ lbs) | $150n = 8 | $53–180 | $105n = 20 |
Advertised starting prices as of September 2026. “n” is how many businesses published a bath price for that size. The whole-market version, with full grooms and city-by-city medians, is our Bay Area grooming price survey.
The floor of the market is renting a tub and doing it yourself, usually $15–20 a visit. That price buys the station. The lifting, scrubbing, rinsing and drying are yours, and so is the drive with a wet dog.
One token buys 25 minutes at the tub. Shampoo, conditioner, towels, apron and dryer included. Buy 3 washes, get 1 free.
Select stores only. Shampoo, conditioner, towels and apron included; call the store to confirm it has a station.
Weighing the two? Self-serve vs. mobile, side by side.
A bigger dog takes more water, more shampoo and far more drying time. That is why every price table here, ours included, is split by weight. Check where a groomer draws the lines: one shop's Large stops at 90 lbs, another's at 100.
Some bath prices cover the wash and a towel dry and nothing else. Others fold in the nail trim, ear cleaning and a full brush-out. Two quotes with the same number can buy very different visits.
Matting and heavy shedding take extra time, and many shops charge for it as a separate line. A dog on a regular schedule is quicker to wash than one that has gone a whole season.
Mobile medians sit above salon medians in the survey. You are paying for one person's full attention and the van that drives to your curb, instead of a shared room and your two car trips.
We only wash, so we only charge for a wash: bath, brush-out, towel and blow dry, nail trim and ear cleaning, all in the one flat price. We come in under the mobile median in 3 of 4 size bands.
| Our size | Our price | Survey band | Mobile median |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmallUnder 20 lbs | $75 | Small (under 20 lbs) | $85 |
| Medium20–60 lbs | $95 | Medium (20–60 lbs) | $100 |
| Large60–100 lbs | $115 | Large (60–90 lbs) | $130 |
| XL / Giant100+ lbs | $155 | XL (90+ lbs) | $150 |
Our weight bands and the survey's don't line up exactly at the top end, so read the last two rows as close, not identical. Full details on the pricing page, and what happens during the visit on the mobile dog bath page.
In September 2026 we collected the price lists of 309 dog grooming businesses across the Bay Area: websites, booking widgets, Yelp menus and archived pages. 178 published at least one real price. 131 published none.
For each business we took the lowest advertised bath price at each size, then took the median across businesses. A size needed at least three businesses to get a number. Our own prices are left out of every statistic, so the tables describe the market, not us.
Comparing full grooms instead? See mobile dog grooming prices compared.
$75–155 by size, published. Nail trim and ear cleaning included, no travel fee.
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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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