Dog grooming in Louisiana starts from $25 at the low end, with $30 a typical starting price and $90 at the higher end, as of October 2026. The gap is wide because "grooming" covers very different jobs: the low figures are starting prices for a bath on a small dog, and the high ones are for a full groom with a haircut. Your own price depends on your dog's size and coat, how much work you want done, and whether the groomer comes to you.
What people pay
These are the starting prices stated by the groomers on this site that publish one.
| Starting price | As of October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Low | from $25 |
| Typical | from $30 |
| High | from $90 |
Read them as the floor, not the bill. A starting price is what the groomer charges for the smallest, simplest version of the service. Most dogs cost more than the "from" figure, and many groomers don't post prices at all because they quote by the dog. The range tells you what is normal; a quote tells you what you will pay.
What moves the price up or down
Bath or full groom. This is the biggest single difference. A bath service is a wash, dry and brush-out, usually with nails and ears. A full groom adds a haircut all over. Between the two sits a tidy-up, a trim of the face, feet and rear without cutting the whole coat. Groomers in Louisiana sell all three, often as named packages in steps.
Size. Bigger dogs take more time, more water, more product and more drying. Nearly every groomer prices by size or weight, and the "from" price is for the smallest band.
Coat. A short, smooth coat is quick. A thick double coat needs the loose undercoat worked out and takes a long time to dry. A coat that keeps growing, like a poodle's or a doodle's, needs clipping and scissoring every visit. Coat type can matter as much as size.
Condition. Mats are the most common reason a bill comes in above the quote. Working out a matted or packed coat is slow and uncomfortable for the dog, and groomers charge for the time, or clip the coat short instead. A dog that is brushed at home and groomed on a regular schedule costs less per visit than one that comes in twice a year.
Mobile or salon. Some groomers in Louisiana come to your home or work from a van parked outside, though most have a salon you bring your dog to. A mobile groom covers the groomer's travel and one-on-one time, so expect it to be priced above a salon visit for the same dog. What you get for that is no drop-off, no pick-up and no waiting among other dogs.
Behavior and age. A dog that fights the dryer or clippers takes longer and may need two people. Some groomers add a handling charge. Puppies and old dogs often need shorter, gentler sessions, and some groomers sell a puppy package for that.
What is usually included, and what costs extra
| Usually part of the package | Commonly priced as an add-on |
|---|---|
| Bath with a standard shampoo, and drying | Premium or specialty shampoo |
| Brush-out | De-shedding or undercoat removal |
| Nail trim | De-matting |
| Ear cleaning | Hand scissoring for a finished look |
| A haircut, in a full groom only | Breed details such as clean-shaved poodle feet |
| Tooth brushing | |
| Coat coloring |
Groomers draw this line in different places. One groomer's basic bath includes nails and ears; another lists them separately. One includes de-shedding in a higher package; another charges for it by the dog. The names of packages don't settle it either, since "gold" at one salon and "deluxe" at another may or may not include a haircut. Ask for the list.
Some groomers also offer to express a dog's anal glands. Whether your dog needs that done, and how often, is a question for your vet.
How to compare two quotes
A fair comparison needs the same dog and the same job. Give each groomer the same details:
- breed or mix, and weight
- coat length and when it was last groomed
- whether there are mats, and where
- what you want done: a bath, a tidy-up, or a full haircut, and how short
- anything about behavior or health they should know
Then ask each one:
- What is the price for my dog, and what could change it on the day?
- Exactly what is included: nails, ears, haircut, de-shedding?
- How long will my dog be there, and where does it wait?
- If you find mats, will you call me before doing anything that costs more?
Put the answers side by side. A groomer who charges more but includes de-shedding and nails may cost less in the end than a low base price with three add-ons. A groomer who works on one dog at a time, or comes to your house, is selling something different from a busy salon, and it is reasonable for that to cost more if it matters to you.
Think about the year, too. Most coats need attention every several weeks, and regular visits keep each one shorter and cheaper. If the full groom is more than you want to pay each time, a bath or tidy-up between haircuts keeps the coat in shape for less.
Where to compare groomers
Every groomer we list is shown side by side with what it offers and its prices where it states them on Grooming in Louisiana. You can also go straight to a city: New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Baton Rouge, Slidell, Destrehan, Harahan and Chalmette. Some of the groomers listed take cats as well.
This is general information, not professional, legal or veterinary advice, and it can be out of date or wrong. Check anything that matters with the business, and ask your vet about your pet’s health. Our terms have the details.