How much will grooming cost for your dog? This calculator prices a single groom by size and coat, service, salon or mobile groomer and location, then works out what a year of grooming costs at the frequency your dog needs.
Doodles and poodles needing a groom every 4 to 8 weeks can easily cost more over a year than their food. Prices come from our dog grooming cost guide.
Dog Grooming Cost Calculator
Price one groom, then see what a year of grooming costs at the frequency your dog needs.
Doodles and poodles: every 4 to 8 weeks (7 to 13). Short coats: 2 to 4.
Based on average Australian grooming prices (2026) from our dog grooming guide. Mobile groomers add a $15 to $30 travel premium. Matting, add-ons and difficult handling can push the price higher.
How this calculator works
- Full groom base prices: small $55 to $75, medium $80 to $110, large $120 to $160, doodle or curly coat $115 to $150.
- A bath and tidy is about 60% of a full groom.
- Mobile groomers add $15 to $30 for coming to you.
- Matting adds a $15 to $40 surcharge.
- Regional groomers are around 18% cheaper.
Where the numbers come from
Every figure in this calculator comes from our own researched guides, which list their sources and are re-checked against current Australian prices. The main one is Dog grooming cost in Australia. Related guides:
Prices last checked 13 October 2026. See how we research our prices.
Common questions
How much does dog grooming cost in Australia?
Usually $55 to $160 per groom depending on size, coat and location. Small short-coated dogs are at the bottom of that range, and large doodles in a capital city at the top.
How often should I get my dog groomed?
Curly and long-coated breeds such as poodles and doodles every 4 to 8 weeks. Short-coated dogs only need a professional groom a few times a year, if at all.
Is mobile dog grooming more expensive?
Yes, by about $15 to $30 per groom, but it saves you the trip and is often calmer for anxious dogs.