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What does dog washing include?

Dog washing services include washing and drying your dog - either at your house, in a mobile dog-washing trailer, or at your dog groomer’s home nearby. Generally, they’ll supply their own products, tools, and equipment, including a range of shampoos for different hair and skin types. Here’s the process your dog washer will follow:

Step 1: Prepare the area

Your dog washing professional will prepare the area for grooming your dog. They’ll lay out towels, tools, and equipment, and make sure there are no obstacles that could get in the way. They may also lay a towel or rubber mat in the bathtub to prevent slipping, plus keep a spare towel on hand for the inevitable water shaking action that’ll happen during the bath. They’ll also place a drain guard over the plughole to prevent large quantities of hair going down the drain. 

Step 2: Brush out matted hair

Before they get your dog wet, your dog washer will brush out any knots and tangles in your dog’s fur, removing hair that has shed. Sometimes they’ll need to cut out or gently pull apart any bigger knots. This step is important because when knots get wet, they’ll tangle further and become harder to remove.

Step 3: Shampoo and Conditioner

When washing your dog, your dog washer will usually start at the neck, and work their way down with shampoo and water. This stops any fleas from moving up to hide in the ears, and keeps the soap out of your dog’s eyes until the end. They’ll try to make the experience as enjoyable as possible for your dog with plenty of praise, massage, and maybe even treats. Plus, they’ll use low-irritant and low-scent products in case your dog has sensitive skin. Once your dog’s body is clean, your dog washing professional will gently rinse the head, taking care not to get water in the ears. After shampooing, your dog may need a gentle conditioner to soften the hair and prevent matting (especially if they’re a long haired breed). Conditioner will stay on for a few minutes, before it’s rinsed off. At this stage, your dog washer may also apply flea treatments.

Step 4: Drying and grooming

This final step may vary depending on the size of your dog, and whether they’ll tolerate a hair dryer. Dogs love to shake when they get wet, so at the very least, they’ll be towelled dry, and then allowed to shake themselves off. The washing process will finish off with another brush over, an ear check (to ensure they’re dry), and an eye check (to make sure they’re clear).

Recent Dog Wash tasks in Canberra

Dog washing

$70

Denman Prospect ACT, Australia

10th Mar 2024

Two female dalmatians both need washing. Both are friendly and good around other people. You will need to have all your own equipment.

Dog Washed

$40

Casey ACT, Australia

5th Mar 2024

My dog needs professionally washed with a mobile service he takes a bit to dry, he is less than 10 kilos, very placid, his breed is a pug

Large dog washed and nails trimmed

$60

Harrison ACT, Australia

16th Feb 2024

white maremma dog - large needs a wash and a paws cut

Need my small dog washed and groomed

$100

Rivett ACT 2611, Australia

6th Jan 2024

I own a miniature pomeranian who is in desperate need of a wash and groom. He is coming away with us to Queensland in a week's time. He usually gets a wash and tidy every fortnight with a regular groomers but they are closed for awhile. We also missed his last appointment which means it's been over 4 weeks since last wash and he has some matting fur behind each ear. - Due date: Before Monday, 8 January 2024

Dog wash. He's a labrador

$25

Stirling ACT, Australia

23rd Dec 2023

Mobile dog groomer. Shadow is a labrador, needs a wash and his nails clipped - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 23 December 2023

Dog wash and nail clip for a staffy

$30

Mawson ACT 2607, Australia

25th Nov 2023

Medium female staffy hypo.needs wash and nails clipped today - Due date: Flexible

Dog wash and nail clippers

$100

Crace ACT, Australia

9th Oct 2023

Beaglier 7 years- bit anxious but a gentle affectionate dog- Chase - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Dog washing

$30

Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

2nd Jun 2023

Looking for a dog wash specialist to come by and give my pooch a clean. Experienced dog washes only please. You are welcome to use our facilities as long as you clean up after yourself - Due date: Before Monday, 5 June 2023

Dog wash nd de comb nd grooming

$60

Moncrieff ACT, Australia

20th Feb 2023

Needs a dog wash nd grooming like combing nd nails - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Dog wash and grooming

$120

Yarralumla ACT, Australia

17th Dec 2022

Dog wash and grooming required for a cavoodle - Due date: Before Saturday, 24 December 2022

1 x Dog wash and nail clip. 1 x dog wash, haircut, nail clip

$200

Dunlop ACT, Australia

1st Dec 2022

2 dogs. 1 long haired chihuahua needs haircut, nail clip, wash. 1 foxy x chihuahua needs wash and nail clip - Due date: Before Sunday, 11 December 2022

Dog wash and groom for medium cavoodle

$100

Campbell ACT, Australia

30th Nov 2022

Medium (12kg) size cavoodle in desperate need of a haircut before holiday - Due date: Before Friday, 16 December 2022

I need my dog washed and dried

$70

Weetangera ACT, Australia

22nd Sep 2022

We need our dog to be washed and dried. No detailed grooming required. We need it done in the next ten days - ie before 3rd October. It could be done here or we could;d travel to a Canberra address. - Due date: Flexible

Dog Wash and Groom

$80

Holt ACT 2615, Australia

18th Aug 2022

Wash and groom a standard size Groodle

Dog wash for 2 dogs

$50

Holder ACT, Australia

23rd Jul 2022

dog wash and nail clip for 2 dogs - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 23 July 2022

Dog wash and groom

$5

Kambah ACT 2902, Australia

3rd Jul 2022

We are a mobile dog wash and groom for our medium Groodle. After prices please - Due date: Flexible

Dog washing

$60

Rivett ACT, Australia

24th Jun 2022

Urgent dog wash for 2 dogs - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 25 June 2022

Dog washing

$35

Reid ACT 2612, Australia

22nd Apr 2022

Kelpie medium approximately 20kg Just wash and towel dry - Due date: Flexible

Dog wash and groom

$150

Wanniassa ACT, Australia

16th Dec 2021

I have a fluffy Pomeranian who needs a decent groom. Local places not open. Can use our laundry/bath. Must bring own clippers and have experience.

Dog washing & grooming

$120

Fisher ACT, Australia

31st Aug 2021

Looking for a mobile groomer. Experience essential