Time Estimates

At the Doggie Salon & Spa, we pride ourselves in offering the absolute best in pet grooming and health-care. We strive to not only pamper your pet, but also return them to you as quickly as possible. The following time estimates should help give you an idea of what's involved and about how long each step requires. Every pet is special and has unique needs – please keep this (and potty breaks) in mind when things take a little longer than expected.

Dogs
Cats

...for Dogs

Bathing	Small (0-25 lbs)	Medium (25-40 lbs)	Large (40 lbs +)
Reception Consultation, scheduling, administration	10 m	10 m	10 m
Pre-Groom Nail-trim, ear cleaning, brush out, pads, privates	5 m	10 m	5 m
Bathing Shampoo & rinse (performed twice), conditioner, ear flushing, anal gland expression (only as needed)	10 m	15 m	10 m
Force Drying	5 m	10 m	5 m
Fluff & Brush*	5 m	10 m	5 m
Air Drying	5 m	10 m	5 m
Final Groom Touch-up (pads + privates), accessories	20 m	25 m	20 m
	1 hr	1 hr, 30 m	2 hrs
Grooming
Cut & Style Pattern, style, face detail	+ 1 hr	+ 1 hr	+ 1 hr
	2 hrs	2 hrs, 30 m	3 hrs

* Long-haired dogs require additional dry time.	+ 30 m	+ 30 m	+ 30 m
	2 hrs, 30 m	3 hrs	3 hrs, 30 m

Special Treatment

Age & Health

Requiring special care/attention

+ 15 m

Behavior

Aggressive, timid, excitable

+ 10 m

Condition

Matted, excessive filth, duration of time since previous grooming visit

+ 15/30 m

...for Cats

Bathing	Short Hair	Medium Hair	Long Hair
Reception Consultation, scheduling, administration	15 m	15 m	15 m
Pre-Groom Nail-trim, ear cleaning, brush out, pads, privates	5 m	10 m	30 m
Cat rest	10 m	10 m	10 m
Bathing Shampoo & rinse (performed twice)	15 m	20 m	25 m
Blow-Dry / Air-Dry	30 m	45 m	1 hr
Cat rest	10 m	10 m	10 m
Final Groom Touch-up (pads + privates), accessories	5 m	10 m	30 m
	1 hr, 30 m	2 hrs	3 hrs
Grooming
Cut & Style Pattern, style, face detail	n/a	+ 30 m	+ 30 m
		2 hrs, 30 m	3 hrs, 30 m

Brush out only (à la carté)	30 m	45 m	1 hr

Special Treatment

Age & Health

Requiring special care/attention

+ 1 hr

Behavior

Aggressive, timid, excitable

+1 hr

Condition

Matted, excessive filth, duration of time since previous grooming visit

+ 1 hr

Time Estimates

...for Dogs

Small(0-25 lbs)

Medium(25-40 lbs)

Large(40 lbs +)

...for Cats

Short Hair

Medium Hair

Long Hair

Small
(0-25 lbs)

Medium
(25-40 lbs)

Large
(40 lbs +)