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A small cream Mini Labradoodle in a harness stands next to a much larger apricot Standard Labradoodle with a curly coat, both on leashes on a street.Pricing SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 · 5 MIN READ How much should I charge to groom a doodle? An on-schedule Mini and a pelted Standard need different prices. Build a doodle price ladder from 2026 price lists, then check it against your own groom times. Read article → A groomer's hands scissor the hair on the side of a grey and white shaggy dog's head, with the groomer's face out of frame.Pricing SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 · 6 MIN READ How do I raise my grooming prices without losing clients? Prices you haven't touched since August 2024 have lost 6.4 percent to inflation. Work out how many clients a raise can cost you and what to tell regulars who push back. Read article → A man trims an apricot Standard Poodle in a show clip on a grooming table, with clipped hair piled around its feet.Pricing SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 · 5 MIN READ How much should I charge for dog grooming in 2026? Published 2026 bands put a small dog at $30 to $60 and a doodle at $80 to $150 and up. Turn your hourly floor into a price, then raise it without drama. Read article → A groomer hands a leash across the counter to a client, card reader beside themPricing SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 · 4 MIN READ Should I require a deposit for grooming appointments? Yes, for new clients: about 20 percent of the first groom, rounded to a flat amount and counted toward the price, with the wording for your booking page. Read article → A groomer clips a grey and white shaggy dog on a grooming table, its body already short while long coat still hangs from its head, with a pile of cut hair beside it.Pricing SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 · 4 MIN READ How long does it take to groom a dog? Under an hour for a small smooth coat, two and a half hours or more for a standard doodle. A table of times by coat, plus the two questions to ask at booking. Read article →
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