The SOAPY PUPPY

Mobile Dog Grooming - We Come to You!

(253) 205-4976

the_soapy_puppy@comcast.net


Pricing

How Much DOES it Cost?
Mobile Grooming DOES cost more than a Shop visit.
WHY?

1.  I come to you.
2. Your pet never has to leave home.
3. Your pet is finished in less time.
4. Less stress for you & your pet.


Size + Service = Price

Here are some examples of size:

 
Tiny: easily carried all day in one of those cute over the shoulder bags, tiny and petite.

Small: Can be carried here and there, but not all day, and won't fit into one of those cute shoulder bags comfortably.

Medium: Can pick up and put on a table, but too big to carry for long, likes to be a lap dog but a little too big.

Large: Can't be picked up easily, takes up the other half of the loveseat while you watch TV.

Ex-Large:
Stands on the floor with head in your lap, but you can't see the TV if the dog is IN your lap. 

Picture: Table as low as it will go & notice dog's rear is squished under the shelf. I found I can't do dog's this big. I want to do the best I can on your dog(s), if the dog is squished & not comfortable it is not nice to the dog, is harder to clean & trim the dog. This is the reason for the size limits listed below. 


Giant: They ARE the coffee table while you are watching TV. 

As you can see I do him at a boarding kennel. Pictured before the groom. I am 5'3", this dog puts his feet up on his kennel & towers over me. Giants can not fit in the van.

 

* * Due to space & increasing physical limitations, large pets are a case by case bases, 50 pounds & under. I am ok with doing short haired big dog baths around the 50 - 60lb range if they fit in the tub and are well behaved, good for baths. I do not do the extra large or giant pets. 25 inches Max at shoulder. I don't want dogs uncomfortable on my table. Owner must help lift into Tub with anything over 50lbs to help save groomer's back. Current large dog clients I can for now still do. Contact me for a referral to a mobile that does bigger dogs.

 


"Bubbles" is bath, dry & brush (no clipping or coat trim), nail trim & ear cleaning. Finished with a bandanna or bow and a spritz of aroma. Ideal for Short and Smooth hair.

Toy: $43-$48
 Small: $48-$53
Med: $55-$60
Large: $63-$83
 

"Bubbles Plus" includes "Bubbles"
plus brushout with very light trim (face, feet & paw-pads, fanny, tail, shorten up the chest & underline but no full body clipping). Ideal for Long-flowing coats or coats of defined length to create style and beauty.

Toy: $50-$55  
 Small: $50-$58
Med: $58-$70 
Large: $70-$93
 

"Basic Haircut" includes "Bubbles"
plus basic short one length full body clipper clip. 

Toy:$55-$63   
 Small: $55-$68
 Med: $60-$75
   Large:$85-$100 

"Fluffy Cut" includes "Bubbles" plus fluffy pattern haircut over 1 inch & scissor finish to set style.

Call for pricing,

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"De-Matting" or heavy brush-out to save existing coat. Charged for every 15 minutes of de-matting / brushing. Groomer discretion. $10 added to above prices

"Teeth brushing" now offered for dogs that tolerate it. Groomer discretion.  $6

"Hand Stripping for Terriers" offered for non show dogs that want correct coat texture to the coat & healthier skin. Groomer discretion, some terriers have a terrier attitude towards hand stripping & don't like it.  Fluffy Cut pricing.

* Need a new comb, slicker brush, shedding tools, shampoos, conditioner, de-matting sprays? Just ask, I keep a few of my favorite items on hand incase you are needing something. Offered only to groom clients. 

Above Prices are subject to change at anytime & are adjusted to what you & the dog's needs are. These are just idea prices, price quotes are still recommended.

Prices are subject to increase once each year. I have to cover the cost of business & bills don't stay the same price from year to year. $2- $5 is average. This is done around the first of the New Year. This does not include the extra charges due to matting, behavior or pest control fees.

Fuel Surcharges

Bonney Lake - $2 - $8
Lake Tapps - $2 - $6
South Prairie - $6 - $20
Sumner - $2 - $6

Buckley: $6 - $10
Orting:
$6 - $20
Puyallup: $6 - $20

Some parts of Graham - $12 - $20
 (not beyond the big Graham hill,  234th is the farthest)

 

Small category - Pomeranian with the "Basic short clip"

He had thick packed undercoat, it would have been really hard on the dog to de-matt/de-shed when it was that packed.

Tiny category - Pomeranian Maltese mix "Fluffy Clip"

 

Large category - Blue Healer Cattle Dog "Bubbles"

This was a big boy & hefty.

 

Large category - Australian Shepherd "Bubbles Plus"

She gets feet tidy, chest & underline shortened quite a bit.

 

Before & After

"Handstrip" Terrier in "Small Fluffy Cut"

Cairn Terrier.

 

 


Pricing Stipulations...

 
1. My prices are based on pets that have healthy coat and skin.


2. Pets with matts, thick undercoat, or packed coats may be charged an additional fee.


3.  Pets with pests (fleas/ticks) will be charged an additional fee for Flea/Tick shampoo.


4. Difficult personalities (pets or parents) will be charged an additional fee :-)


5. Pets that are pre-booked on a set 2,3,4,etc. week schedule are considered
"Preferred Clients" and have special considerations.


6. Purebred "Breed"  sizing (to AKC/CKC), oversized will be charged accordingly.


7. Overweight or oversized dogs may be charged an additional fee.


8. Refer a friend that books & keeps an appointment, you will get $5 off your dog's next groom.

Listed below is popular breeds. If you don't see your breed means I may not do them more so in the larger breeds but feel free to ask if you have a smaller dog then standard etc, this is just to give a size range. 

Tiny

Small 

Medium

Large - 25 inches at Shoulder 

Boston Terrier, Chihuahua Basenji, Beagle, Bichon Frise Australian Shepherd Mini Sm.Australian Shepherd
Dachshund Mini - Any Coat Cairn Terrier, Dachshund Standard Am. Eskimo, Australian Cattle Dog Am. Staffordshire Terrier
English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin Fox Terrier, Havanese,Lhasa Apso Basset Hound Border Collie, Boxer, Brittany
Miniature Pinscher, Rat Terrier Maltese, Mini Bull Terrier Cocker - Am & Eng, Corgi Bulldog, Dalmatian
Schipperke, Yorkshire Terrier Mini Schnauzer, Pekingese, Pom Doodle's under 35lbs Doodle's under 50lbs
  Pug, Scottie, Sheltie under 19lbs  Mini Poodle, Sheltie over 20lbs  English Springer, Hound, Pointer
  Shih Tzu, Toy Poodle, Westie   Smaller Golden or Lab, Vizsla

 

Check out the FAQ page for parking & other restrictions. Not every house is Mobile Grooming ready. 

Now excepting Credit Cards August 2010. Check the FAQ page for more detail.