Daycare Prices
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Training Prices
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Grooming Prices
(before tax)
Please note, it is very difficult to give an accurate estimate for grooming without seeing the dog or cat in person. Prices are affected by type of coat, condition of coat, frequency of grooming, matting, intricacy of styling, presence of parasites or medical conditions, duration of groom, size and behaviour of your pet.
Hair cutting is not appropriate for all dogs. We strongly advise against clipping double coated dogs as this usually causes irreparable damage to the coat. For breeds such as this (ex: Golden Retrievers, Shelties, Pomeranians, etc.) we recommend de-shedding and scissor trimming only.
Full body hair cutting is split into 2 categories: under half an inch, or over half an inch. Cuts under 1/2" are performed with a blade and are generally completed in less time. For dogs with matting, this is the safest and sometimes only option.
Longer haircuts require thorough coat preparation prior to cutting. This results in a longer groom time and a greater expense. Correct purebred breed styling generally falls under this category.
Dematting is occasionally possible. This depends on the tightness and severity of matting as well as each individual dog's tolerance for the procedure. Dematting is challenging and incredibly time-consuming, which is reflected in the pricing.
Hand-stripping is a type of grooming reserved for specific terrier and sporting breeds. This is a highly specialized service offered by very few groomers. Hand-stripping can either be performed on a frequent basis (weekly to monthly) to maintain a correct coat (referred to as "rolling the coat") or can be performed less frequently (1-4 times a year) to accommodate customers wishing for a complete grow-out of coat and a full take-down (sometimes referred to as "balding.") Our hand-strippers will work with you to discuss which option better suits your needs. Please note, hand-stripping will not be available for customers unwilling to follow the agreed upon schedule. Prices for hand-stripping vary from $60 to $100 an hour.
Cat grooming is another one of the specialized services offered by Kinetic K9. We are pleased to offer bathing, brush-outs, localized mat removal and full body shaving (lion cuts.) We do not offer scissoring or "long hair cuts" for cats at this time. Pricing can vary from $10 to $200 depending on the amount of grooming completed.
Below you can find a rough guideline for dog grooming pricing. "Easy" is indicative of a dog with good behaviour who is in good condition. "Hard" indicates a dog with challenging behaviour in poor condition. "Brush" means that the majority of the work is brushing or deshedding, but may include scissor trimming and tidying. "Clip" means the majority of the groom is a haircut. Prices range from best case scenario to worst case scenario when considering aforementioned factors (type of coat, condition of coat, frequency of grooming, matting, intricacy of styling, presence of parasites or medical conditions, duration of groom, size and behaviour of your pet.)
Hair cutting is not appropriate for all dogs. We strongly advise against clipping double coated dogs as this usually causes irreparable damage to the coat. For breeds such as this (ex: Golden Retrievers, Shelties, Pomeranians, etc.) we recommend de-shedding and scissor trimming only.
Full body hair cutting is split into 2 categories: under half an inch, or over half an inch. Cuts under 1/2" are performed with a blade and are generally completed in less time. For dogs with matting, this is the safest and sometimes only option.
Longer haircuts require thorough coat preparation prior to cutting. This results in a longer groom time and a greater expense. Correct purebred breed styling generally falls under this category.
Dematting is occasionally possible. This depends on the tightness and severity of matting as well as each individual dog's tolerance for the procedure. Dematting is challenging and incredibly time-consuming, which is reflected in the pricing.
Hand-stripping is a type of grooming reserved for specific terrier and sporting breeds. This is a highly specialized service offered by very few groomers. Hand-stripping can either be performed on a frequent basis (weekly to monthly) to maintain a correct coat (referred to as "rolling the coat") or can be performed less frequently (1-4 times a year) to accommodate customers wishing for a complete grow-out of coat and a full take-down (sometimes referred to as "balding.") Our hand-strippers will work with you to discuss which option better suits your needs. Please note, hand-stripping will not be available for customers unwilling to follow the agreed upon schedule. Prices for hand-stripping vary from $60 to $100 an hour.
Cat grooming is another one of the specialized services offered by Kinetic K9. We are pleased to offer bathing, brush-outs, localized mat removal and full body shaving (lion cuts.) We do not offer scissoring or "long hair cuts" for cats at this time. Pricing can vary from $10 to $200 depending on the amount of grooming completed.
Below you can find a rough guideline for dog grooming pricing. "Easy" is indicative of a dog with good behaviour who is in good condition. "Hard" indicates a dog with challenging behaviour in poor condition. "Brush" means that the majority of the work is brushing or deshedding, but may include scissor trimming and tidying. "Clip" means the majority of the groom is a haircut. Prices range from best case scenario to worst case scenario when considering aforementioned factors (type of coat, condition of coat, frequency of grooming, matting, intricacy of styling, presence of parasites or medical conditions, duration of groom, size and behaviour of your pet.)
Small Dogs
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Medium Dogs
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Large Dogs
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Giant Dogs
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Easy brush $40 - $70
Hard brush $70 - $100 Easy clip $65 - $95 Hard clip $95 - $125 |
Easy brush $80 - $140
Hard brush $140 - $200 Easy clip $130 - $190 Hard clip $190 - $250 |
Easy brush $120 - $210
Hard brush $210 - $300 Easy clip $195 - $285 Hard clip $285 - $375 |
Easy brush $160 - $280
Hard brush $280 - $400 Easy clip $260 - $380 Hard clip $380 - $500 |
Other Grooming Services
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Drop-In (Mon - Fri, from 10:00 - 4:00)
Ear cleaning $10 to $20 Ear plucking $10 to $20 Nail trimming $15 to $30 Teeth cleaning $10 to $40 Gland expression $15 to $30 |
By Appointment
Face tidy $10 to $30 Feet tidy $10 to $40 Sanitary or bum tidy $10 to $30 Nail grinding $20 to $40 Face, feet, bum & nail clip $30 to $50 |
For quotes on creative grooming please call or email us directly.
GROOMING COST BREAKDOWN:
Kinetic K9 has made the difficult decision to increase prices effective January 1st, 2022. The changes reflect drastic increases to our operating costs over recent years and have been calculated by factoring in our expenses and the need for a fair wage to be paid to our employees.
Grooming is a skill that requires an investment of time and money to acquire. It also requires considerable financial investment for equipment. Furthermore, it is a fast-paced and physically demanding job. It is my belief that this merits a higher than minimum wage salary (currently $15.20/hr.)
Please understand that what you pay for your dog's groom is split between the groomer and the shop. Depending on the shop, and what expenses are covered by the employer, this split can be 40/60, 50/50, or 60/40.
For argument's sake, let's imagine a Newfie comes in for a groom that takes 8 hours to complete. If this dog cost $130.00, half of that goes towards the groomer ($65.) This amount, divided by hours worked, equates to your groomer being paid $8.13 an hour. If that groomer is assisted by a second groomer, their wage now drops to $4.06 an hour each. Not only is this unfair, this is not legal as per employment standards. This means the difference is made up from the employer's share, which of course is already covering electricity, water, supplies, equipment maintenance and repairs, rent, advertising, internet, phone and more.
The bottom line? We're people too. And just like you, we love animals and we want to be able to care for them while still being able to make ends meet. We aren't in this business to get rich, but if we can't cover our expenses and earn a livable wage then we can't keep this shop in business. I respectfully ask for your consideration and understanding regarding these matters and that any abusive behaviour is directed towards myself, and not the employees who work here. These past few years have been exceptionally challenging for all of us. Please be kind. (~Selena)
Kinetic K9 has made the difficult decision to increase prices effective January 1st, 2022. The changes reflect drastic increases to our operating costs over recent years and have been calculated by factoring in our expenses and the need for a fair wage to be paid to our employees.
Grooming is a skill that requires an investment of time and money to acquire. It also requires considerable financial investment for equipment. Furthermore, it is a fast-paced and physically demanding job. It is my belief that this merits a higher than minimum wage salary (currently $15.20/hr.)
Please understand that what you pay for your dog's groom is split between the groomer and the shop. Depending on the shop, and what expenses are covered by the employer, this split can be 40/60, 50/50, or 60/40.
For argument's sake, let's imagine a Newfie comes in for a groom that takes 8 hours to complete. If this dog cost $130.00, half of that goes towards the groomer ($65.) This amount, divided by hours worked, equates to your groomer being paid $8.13 an hour. If that groomer is assisted by a second groomer, their wage now drops to $4.06 an hour each. Not only is this unfair, this is not legal as per employment standards. This means the difference is made up from the employer's share, which of course is already covering electricity, water, supplies, equipment maintenance and repairs, rent, advertising, internet, phone and more.
The bottom line? We're people too. And just like you, we love animals and we want to be able to care for them while still being able to make ends meet. We aren't in this business to get rich, but if we can't cover our expenses and earn a livable wage then we can't keep this shop in business. I respectfully ask for your consideration and understanding regarding these matters and that any abusive behaviour is directed towards myself, and not the employees who work here. These past few years have been exceptionally challenging for all of us. Please be kind. (~Selena)
