Love at First Bark Dog Grooming

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Love at First Bark Dog Grooming

Love at First Bark Dog GroomingLove at First Bark Dog GroomingLove at First Bark Dog Grooming
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  • Dog Grooming
  • Pricing
  • Cat Services
  • Policies
  • At Home Maintenance
  • Tips to Prepare your Pup
  • Common Concerns

About Us

Pricing Basics

Pricing varies hugely from pet to pet and is determined by size, difficulty level of the service (behaviour, coat type, coat condition, coat length), and the time required.


The best way to keep prices low is to train your pet to be comfortable for grooming and maintain your pet as much as possible at home. If your pet is overdue, matted or requires extra help for services, expect to pay more than you would for a routine service. 


Please speak to us at booking and drop off if you have any pricing restrictions and we will be happy to discuss options. 


Included in Appointments:

 - bath with high quality shampoo and conditioner

- blow dry & brush out

- haircut (if applicable)

- ears cleaned & nails clipped 

- treats when all finished

Average pricing for PETS groomed regularly and in good shape

Small Dog Haircuts

Full Groom:

$80-90+ tax


Bath and Tidy: 

$60-75+ tax

Small Dog Breed Examples

Shih Tzu 

Yorkie

Havanese

Pomeranian 

Maltese 

Bichon

Mini Schnauzer

Long haired dachshund 

Cavalier 

Westie

Brussels Griffon

Affinpincher


Please note, for cockapoo pricing refer to doodles

Poodles and Doodles

Poodles and doodles tend to be a very high maintenance dog for grooming (although there are always exceptions). 


There is a wide range in coat types, haircut styles, quality that can be achieved, and dog behaviour which results in a very large range in pricing. 


The haircut requested has a large impact on the price so we are happy to adjust the haircut as much as possible to achieve a lower price point if needed (shorter cuts tend to be on the lower end of the price range).  

Full Grooms:

20-30 lb $70-135+ ($85-110 average) 

30-50 lb $90-150+ ($120-140 average) 

50-70 lb $100-200+ ($130-160 average) 

70-90 lb $125-220+ ($150-180 average) 

90+ lb $140-260+ ($170-200 average) 


Bath and Tidy (same as a full groom except instead of a full haircut, we just tidy up the face, paws, and sanitary area): 

Usually $20-50 less then the above pricing 


All prices are subject to HST 

See "At Home Maintenance" tab for average grooming requirements and home maintenance. 

Quick Services

- Nails clipped $20 + 

- Nails clipped & filed $30 + 

- Face trim $15 - 25 + 

- Paws trimmed $10 - 20 + 

- Paw pads trimmed $10 - 15 + 

- Mat removal $20 +

- Anal glands expressed without a bath $20 +


*Prices above are all subject to HST 

*Prices vary based on behaviour and time required. 

*For challenging dogs or dogs that require an extra person's help will have additional cost 

OTHER PRICING INFORMATION

Package Add on Services

- Nail grinding/filing $15

- Deep conditioning $10-40

- CO2 hydrotherapy (treatment for skin issues) $5-15

- Ear plucking $5-20

- Skunk/deodorizing shampoo $20-50

- Extra brushing $1.50-2/min 

- Mat removal $15+ 

- Anal gland expression with a bath $15+ 

- Tick removal $2/minute  

- Flea bath $40-100+ 

(*if you suspect your dog may have fleas DO NOT bring your dog to our salon until they have been treated at home - if live fleas are found during services we administer a flea bath and additional charges will be applied) 


These prices are for clients looking to upgrade an existing package. For stand alone pricing see "Quick Services" above.


All prices are subject to HST

Short Hair Dogs (for example labs or beagles)

What's Included

For all short hair dogs we offer a basic package and a deshedding package.


The deshedding package upgrades the shampoo and conditioner to products specifically designed for removing undercoat. This package also includes an extra 15 min of brushing. 


Both options removes undercoat but the deshedding package is great for heavy shedders.


***see below for pricing on thick double coated dogs like german shepherds and saint bernards

Pricing by size:

<15 lb: $35 basic; $65 deshedding 

15-30 lb $45 basic; $75 deshedding 

30-50 lb $60 basic; $90 deshedding 

50-75 lb $70 basic: $100 deshedding 

75-100 lb $90 basic; $110 deshedding

100-130 lb $105 basic; $130 deshedding 

130+ lb $115 basic; $140 deshedding


all prices are subject to HST 

Above Price is based on Averages

Pricing above is based on averages. Each dog's price is adjusted based on time spent and the dog's behaviour. 

Thick Double Coated Dogs

Spaniels

Golden Retrievers and Australian Shepherds

Golden Retrievers and Australian Shepherds

 $90-135+


For time needed, there is a wide range in quality and styles that can be achieved based on your preferences. There is also a range in dog sizes, coat conditions, and coat thickness.


Average appointments are 1-1.25 hours for a bath, nails, ears, and tidying up of the paws. 


For a full haircut all over (or some parts trimmed) the ave

 $90-135+


For time needed, there is a wide range in quality and styles that can be achieved based on your preferences. There is also a range in dog sizes, coat conditions, and coat thickness.


Average appointments are 1-1.25 hours for a bath, nails, ears, and tidying up of the paws. 


For a full haircut all over (or some parts trimmed) the average appointment is within 1.25-1.5 hours. 


Timing largely depends how thick the coat is, amount of undercoat, matting/tangles, etc. 


We can do as much as possible in a specified time frame or aim for a more thorough job and take a little longer.


The dog in the photo above was likely well behaved, brought to the groomers every 3 months, and priced at $120 + tax


Prices are subject to HST
 

Golden Retrievers and Australian Shepherds

Golden Retrievers and Australian Shepherds

Golden Retrievers and Australian Shepherds

 $90-175+


For time needed, there is a wide range in quality that can be achieved based on your preferences. There is also a wide range in sizes, coat conditions, and coat thickness.


Average appointments are 1-1.25 hours for a bath, nails, ears, and tidying up of the paws. 


For a full haircut all over (or some parts trimmed) the average appoi

 $90-175+


For time needed, there is a wide range in quality that can be achieved based on your preferences. There is also a wide range in sizes, coat conditions, and coat thickness.


Average appointments are 1-1.25 hours for a bath, nails, ears, and tidying up of the paws. 


For a full haircut all over (or some parts trimmed) the average appointment is within 1.25-1.75 hours. 


Timing largely depends how thick the coat is, amount of undercoat, matting/tangles, etc. 


We can do as much as possible in a specified time frame or aim for a more thorough job and take a little longer.


The dog in the photo above was likely well behaved, brought to the groomers every 3 months, got a full haircut, and priced at $125 + tax


Prices are subject to HST
 

Sheltis

Golden Retrievers and Australian Shepherds

Sheltis

 $90-150+


For time needed, there is a wide range in quality that can be achieved based on your preferences. There is also a wide range in coat thickness from dog to dog and a wide range in quality. Sheltis need regular (daily to weekly) and thorough brushing and combing at home. As well, they almost always need regular (every 2-3 months) p

 $90-150+


For time needed, there is a wide range in quality that can be achieved based on your preferences. There is also a wide range in coat thickness from dog to dog and a wide range in quality. Sheltis need regular (daily to weekly) and thorough brushing and combing at home. As well, they almost always need regular (every 2-3 months) professional grooming. 


A shelti that is groomed regularly by a professional and brushed often at home will likely be on the low end of the pricing. A shelti that isn't brushed at home properly and not professionanlly groomed regularly may need a lot of extra work. 


Average shelti appointments are 1.25 hours for a bath, nails, ears, and tidying up of the paws. 


For a full haircut all over (or some parts trimmed) the average appointment is 1.25-1.5 hours. 


Timing largely depends how thick the coat is, amount of undercoat, matting/tangles, etc. 


We can do as much as possible in a specified time frame or aim for a more thorough job and take a little longer.


The dog in the photo above was likely well behaved, brought to the groomers every 3 months, and priced at $145 + tax


Prices are subject to HST

REALLY THICK DOUBLE COATED DOGS

Huskies and German Shepherds

Bernese Mountain Dogs, Saint Bernards, and Newfies

Bernese Mountain Dogs, Saint Bernards, and Newfies

$100-140+


 For pricing it varies dog to dog based on coat, condition, and the dogs’ temperament but it is usually $95-120. That includes deshedding  shampoo and conditioner, blow dry, brush out, ears cleaned, nails clipped, and lots of treats.

The range in price varies based on how much time we spend on your pup. We can do a basic job on 

$100-140+


 For pricing it varies dog to dog based on coat, condition, and the dogs’ temperament but it is usually $95-120. That includes deshedding  shampoo and conditioner, blow dry, brush out, ears cleaned, nails clipped, and lots of treats.

The range in price varies based on how much time we spend on your pup. We can do a basic job on any husky for $95 but if your pup isn’t groomed every 1-2 months or if there’s a ton of undercoat it might be worthwhile to spend some extra time to get more undercoat out. You can choose how much you’d like to spend and we will do as much as possible in the corresponding time frame. 


The dog in the photo above was likely well behaved, brought to the groomers every 2 months, and priced at $120+ tax


Prices are subject to HST

Bernese Mountain Dogs, Saint Bernards, and Newfies

Bernese Mountain Dogs, Saint Bernards, and Newfies

Bernese Mountain Dogs, Saint Bernards, and Newfies

$100-220+


 For pricing it varies dog to dog based on coat, condition, and the dogs’ temperament but typically the price is $95-115/hr. That includes deshedding shampoo and conditioner, blow dry, brush out, haircut (if desired), ears cleaned, nails clipped, and lots of treats.

For timing it’s hard to say how long the groom would take as th

$100-220+


 For pricing it varies dog to dog based on coat, condition, and the dogs’ temperament but typically the price is $95-115/hr. That includes deshedding shampoo and conditioner, blow dry, brush out, haircut (if desired), ears cleaned, nails clipped, and lots of treats.

For timing it’s hard to say how long the groom would take as there’s a wide range in coat conditions, coat lenths, coat thicknesses, and quality that can be achieved. We are happy to let you decide your prefered time frame. It is usually 1-1.5 hours for a bath, nails, ears, paws, nails. If you’d like a full haircut all over (or some parts trimmed) it’s usually 1.25-2 hours depending how thick the coat is, amount of undercoat, matting/tangles, etc. If your dog is not regularly groomed, severely matted or impacted it may be longer or even a couple appointments to get your dog back into good condition. We can discuss estimates better in person.

We can always do as much as possible in a specified time frame or aim for a more thorough job and take a little longer.


The dog in the photo above was likely well behaved, brought to the groomers every 3 months, and priced at $150 + tax


Prices are subject to HST

Chows and Samoyeds

Bernese Mountain Dogs, Saint Bernards, and Newfies

Chows and Samoyeds

$160-220+


 For pricing it varies dog to dog based on coat, condition, and the dogs’ temperament but typically the price is $95-115/hr. That includes deshedding shampoo and conditioner, blow dry, brush out, haircut (if desired), ears cleaned, nails clipped, and lots of treats.

For timing it’s hard to say how long the groom would take as th

$160-220+


 For pricing it varies dog to dog based on coat, condition, and the dogs’ temperament but typically the price is $95-115/hr. That includes deshedding shampoo and conditioner, blow dry, brush out, haircut (if desired), ears cleaned, nails clipped, and lots of treats.

For timing it’s hard to say how long the groom would take as there’s a wide range in coat conditions and quality that can be achieved. We are happy to let you decide your prefered time frame. It is usually 1.5 hours for a bath, nails, ears, paws, nails. If you’d like a full haircut all over (or some parts trimmed) it’s usually 1.5-2 hours depending how thick the coat is, amount of undercoat, matting/tangles, etc. If your dog is not regularly groomed, severely matted or impacted it may be longer or even a couple appointments to get your dog back into good condition. We can discuss estimates better in person.


We can do as much as possible in a specified time frame or aim for a more thorough job and take a little longer.


The dog in the photo above was likely well behaved, brought to the groomers every 3 months, and priced at $190 + tax
 

Prices are subject to HST


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