Estimated Pricing

Starting rates only — final price may vary depending on coat condition, behaviour, and time taken.

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What you're basically paying for..

Dog fur in places it shouldn't be, a dog treating the table like a dance floor, and the groomer challenge of getting it done neatly and on time anyway.

What we actually do

When your dog comes in for an express groom, we begin by giving them a chance to settle in. If it's their first visit with us, arriving around 10 minutes early can help allow a little extra settling time before we begin.

Once your dog is ready, we bathe the coat in warm water using products chosen to suit their skin and coat needs. We use a range of quality shampoos and conditioners, including Smith & Burton, sensitive options, deodorising shampoos, conditioning treatments, de-shedding products, and flea shampoo where needed. If your dog uses a medicated shampoo, you're welcome to bring it in and let us know on arrival.

After bathing, we dry the coat using the method that best suits the dog in front of us. Some coats benefit from a high-velocity dryer to help remove water, loose coat, dirt, and dander more thoroughly, while other dogs do better with a lower-velocity dryer for a calmer, less stimulating experience.

Once the coat is clean, dry, and properly prepared, we begin the groom itself. An express groom focuses on giving the whole coat a simple, practical tidy rather than a more detailed styled finish. We work through the body, face, feet, hygiene areas, and nails, aiming for a result that feels neat, manageable, and easy to maintain at home.

Before pick-up, we make sure the groom feels complete, comfortable, and tidy, and that your dog is ready to go home looking fresh and well kept.

Why we do what we do

An express groom is a practical option for dogs who need more than a mini groom but do not need the extra detail of a full stylised finish. It helps remove bulk, freshen the overall shape, and keep the coat easier to manage between appointments.

This service is especially useful for owners who prefer a simpler, lower-maintenance result. By keeping the coat cleaner, tidier, and easier to brush through, it can help prevent the coat from becoming too overgrown or difficult to manage.

It is also a good option for dogs who suit a practical pet trim better than a breed-specific or heavily styled finish. The goal is comfort, manageability, and a groom that still looks well done without all the extra detailing of a stylised groom.

Optional add-ons available

You can customise this service with optional extras such as teeth brushing, fragrance, ear cleaning, conditioning treatments, fur masks, paw balm, and anal gland checks where appropriate.

Who is this for?

This service is ideal for dogs who need a full tidy-up without a more detailed styled finish, dogs kept in practical low-maintenance trims, and owners who want the coat shorter, cleaner, and easier to look after.

Recommended breeds

Express grooms are often a good fit for doodle mixes, Shih Tzus, Maltese crosses, Cavaliers, and other dogs with continuously growing coats that are usually kept in simpler pet trims rather than more styled finishes.

Good to know

This service is designed for a simple all-over tidy and does not include the extra shaping or detailed finish of a full stylised groom.