Copy a free dog grooming price list template, pick an editable layout that fits your salon or mobile van, and turn it into a shareable flipbook with links, embeds, and password protection for clients.
A client calls at 8:15 on a Monday morning and asks, "How much for a bath and trim on a doodle?" You answer from memory, quote a number, and later realize it was last year's price. Sound familiar? A clear dog grooming price list stops that loop. It answers the question before anyone asks, it keeps your team consistent, and it makes your salon look organized from the first click. In this article you will get a free template you can copy, several editable layouts to choose from, and a simple way to turn the finished sheet into a shareable flipbook with Flipbooks AI.
Pricing is the first thing pet owners look for, and the last thing many groomers like to publish. Hiding rates behind "call for a quote" feels safe, but it costs you bookings. Owners compare three or four salons in one evening, and the ones with visible numbers get the call.
Pet owners are rarely hunting for the cheapest option. They want to avoid surprises. A good list tells them:
💡 Pro tip: Put "starting at" next to every base price. It is honest, it protects you on tough coats, and it sets the right expectation before the appointment.
A strong template is short enough to read in under a minute, yet detailed enough to avoid disputes. Think of it as a menu for dogs. Most salons that stick with one format share these building blocks.
| Section | What Goes In It | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Header | Salon name, logo, phone, address, booking link | Makes the sheet usable on its own |
| Full Grooming | Bath, haircut, brush out, nails, ears | Your highest-value service |
| Bath Only | Bath, blow dry, light brush, nails | Gives owners a budget option |
| Add-Ons | Teeth, de-shedding, blueberry facial, paw balm | Raises the average ticket |
| Size Tiers | Small, medium, large, giant | Keeps pricing fair and clear |
| Policies | Deposits, vaccines, late fees, matting | Prevents disagreements |
| Footer | Hours, payment methods, social handles | Last stop before they book |
Copy this text into any document editor and replace the sample figures with your own rates. The numbers below are illustrative only. Local costs, coat type, and your experience decide the real prices.
| Service | Small (up to 20 lb) | Medium (21 to 50 lb) | Large (51 to 90 lb) | Giant (90 lb+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath and Brush | $40 | $55 | $75 | $95 |
| Full Groom | $65 | $85 | $110 | $140 |
| Puppy First Groom | $35 | $45 | $55 | $65 |
| Nail Trim | $15 | $15 | $18 | $20 |
| De-Shedding Add-On | $15 | $25 | $35 | $45 |
| Teeth Brushing | $10 | $10 | $12 | $12 |
All prices are "starting at." Heavy matting, aggressive behavior, or extra time may increase the final price. Please tell us about your dog's coat and temperament when booking.
✅ Best practice: Round to the nearest $5. Odd numbers like $63.50 look fussy and slow down mental math at checkout.
Content is only half of the job. The layout decides whether a client reads your list or scrolls past it. Here are the four formats groomers use most.
One sheet, one table, one glance. This is the best fit for a small shop or a mobile groomer who wants a quick screenshot to send by text. Keep the font large, limit yourself to two colors, and leave space around the numbers.
Services on the left, sizes across the top, add-ons in a side panel. This works well when you offer many breeds and coat types, because the grid does the sorting for the reader.
Lists the most common breeds in your area (Poodle, Shih Tzu, Labrador, Goldendoodle) with a starting price for each. It is extremely friendly for new owners who do not know their dog's size category.
Title page, services, add-ons, policies, and a gallery of before and after photos. Each page turns like a real booklet, and the whole thing opens from a single link. This is the richest format and the one clients remember.
| Layout | Best For | Pages | Edit Effort | Shareable Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Page Rate Card | Mobile groomers, quick quotes | 1 | Low | Yes, as image or PDF |
| Two-Column Menu | Salons with many services | 1 to 2 | Medium | Yes |
| Breed-Based Chart | Breed-specific clientele | 2 to 3 | Medium | Yes |
| Flipbook Brochure | Full-service salons, spas | 4 to 8 | Medium | Yes, as a live link |
💡 Start with the single-page version, then expand into a brochure once you have three or four photos you are proud of.
A PDF works, but it has weaknesses. It downloads slowly on weak mobile signal, it looks tiny on a phone, and every time you raise prices you have to resend it. A flipbook solves all three. The link stays the same, the pages resize to the screen, and you can swap in a fresh version without breaking anything you have already shared.
Follow these steps. The whole process takes about ten minutes once your PDF is ready.
⚠️ Heads up: Check every page on your phone before you share. Over half of your clients will open the list on a small screen, and the layout is mobile-responsive, so anything too tiny in the PDF will still look tiny.
Once the basics are live, a few upgrades turn a static sheet into a small marketing tool. Compare plans to see which tier matches your salon.
| Feature | What It Does for a Groomer | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| No watermarks | Keeps the list looking like your brand | All plans |
| Unlimited flipbooks | Separate lists for dogs, cats, and seasonal offers | Standard and above |
| Password protection | Private rate sheets for partners | Paid plans |
| Offline downloads | Clients save the list to their phone | Paid plans |
| Analytics | See which pages get opened most | Professional |
| Lead generation | Collect names and emails before the list opens | Professional |
A list that nobody sees earns nothing. Treat distribution as a short checklist, not an afterthought.
If you work from a van, your office is a phone. A single link means you can answer pricing questions from the driver's seat in a few seconds.
A mobile groomer can also add a travel fee table and a service-area map page. That information is awkward on a one-page card, but it fits naturally in a multi-page flipbook.
| Format | Updates | Phone Experience | Tracking | Cost to Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printed sheet | Reprint every time | Not applicable | None | High |
| Plain PDF | Resend to everyone | Small text, pinch and zoom | None | Medium |
| Image on social | Repost | Good, but easy to lose | Limited | Low |
| Flipbook link | Replace file, same link | Resizes to the screen | Page-level (Professional) | Very low |
A pretty layout cannot fix a weak number. Before you publish, spend half an hour checking your math.
Take your monthly costs (rent, supplies, insurance, software, wages) and divide by the hours you actually groom. Then add the profit you want. If a giant breed takes three hours and your target is $50 per hour, the base price cannot sit below $150 once you count drying and cleanup.
Two dogs of the same weight can take very different amounts of time. A short-coated Labrador is a bath and a brush. A Bernese with a thick undercoat needs extra drying, extra tools, and more energy from you.
| Factor | Typical Effect on Time | How to Show It on the List |
|---|---|---|
| Double coat | +30 to 60 minutes | De-shedding add-on |
| Matting | +20 to 90 minutes | Matting fee per 15 minutes |
| Senior or anxious dog | +15 to 30 minutes | Gentle handling fee |
| Extra-large breed | +45 minutes or more | Giant size tier |
| Special styling | Varies | "Starting at" with consultation |
Many owners say yes to a small extra when it is clearly listed. A $10 teeth brushing or a $12 paw balm costs you five minutes and adds up fast across a full week.
Even a good template can fail. Watch for these common problems.
| Mistake | What Happens | Quick Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Too many fonts | The page looks messy | Use two fonts at most |
| No size definitions | Owners guess and argue | Add weight ranges |
| Hidden matting policy | Surprise charges at pickup | Place it near the top |
| Outdated prices | Lost trust and lost income | Review every quarter |
| Low-quality photos | Looks unprofessional | Use bright natural light |
| PDF only | Hard to read on mobile | Publish a flipbook link too |
⚠️ Watch out: When you raise prices, tell existing clients first. A short note with the new flipbook link feels respectful and prevents friction on the day of the appointment.
You now have a free template, four layout options, and a clear path from a rough draft to a polished flipbook. The next step is small: open your document, drop in your own prices, and export a PDF.
When you are ready, here is where to go:
Happy dogs are the best advertisement a groomer has. A clean, current, easy-to-open price list simply gets more of them through your door. Get started for free and publish your first flipbook today.
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