About The Dog Lounge
Grooming, centred around the individual
The Dog Lounge is an independent dog and cat grooming salon in Leamington Spa, created with a simple idea in mind: grooming should feel considered, personal and individual.
Every animal is different, not only in coat type or breed, but in temperament, confidence, tolerance and the way they respond to being handled. That is why we work on a one-to-one basis and shape each appointment around the pet in front of us.
There is no production-line approach here. We allow the time needed to groom properly, thoughtfully and with attention to detail.
For us, a good groom is not only about the finished result. It is also about how that result is achieved. Comfort, wellbeing and trust matter just as much as technique, styling and presentation.
We also believe in honest advice. Not every style suits every coat, lifestyle or grooming routine, and sometimes the kindest or most practical option is not the most obvious one. Our role is to help owners make informed decisions while always keeping the individual animal at the centre of them.
The Dog Lounge was created to offer a quieter, more personal kind of grooming experience, where quality is never rushed and every appointment is treated with care.
No two pets are the same, and we do not groom as though they are.
About the founder
I’m Natasha, the founder and groomer behind The Dog Lounge.
I created The Dog Lounge as an independent grooming salon offering one-to-one dog and cat grooming in Leamington Spa, with a focus on providing a professional, personal and welcoming service.
As an owner-run business, I’m involved in every part of the salon, from the appointments themselves to the day-to-day running of The Dog Lounge. This means clients always know who they are leaving their pet with and who they are speaking to throughout their experience with us.
I’m very proud to be bringing The Dog Lounge to Leamington Spa and look forward to welcoming both new and returning clients to the salon.
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Grooming Prices
Our Approach to Pricing
At The Dog Lounge, every groom is tailored to the individual dog.
Breed and size give us a useful starting point, but they do not always tell the whole story. Two dogs of the same breed can have completely different coats, grooming routines, temperaments and styling requirements, which can make a significant difference to the time needed for their appointment.
The prices below are therefore starting prices, based on a dog attending on a regular grooming schedule, with a coat in a manageable condition.
Your dog’s final price will reflect their size, coat type and density, coat condition, chosen style and the time required to complete their groom comfortably and safely.
Where we expect an appointment to require significantly more time than usual, we will always try to let you know in advance.
Additional Grooming Time
Some dogs simply need more time.
This may be because of an especially thick or dense coat, a longer style, extensive scissoring, an overgrown or matted coat, or because the dog benefits from a slower pace and additional support during their appointment.
Additional grooming time is charged at £20 per 30 minutes.
For dogs whose grooming needs regularly require longer appointments, the price may be agreed individually rather than adding an additional charge at every visit.
Full Groom & Style
Our complete grooming service for dogs requiring a haircut or styled finish.
Every Full Groom & Style is tailored to your dog’s coat, lifestyle and the finish you would like, while always keeping their comfort and coat condition in mind.
The service includes:
- Consultation before the groom
- Shampoo selected for your dog’s individual coat and skin
- Conditioner where appropriate
- Thorough bath
- Blow dry
- Full brush and comb through
- Ear cleaning
- Nail trimming
- Paw and pad tidy
- Hygiene tidy where required
- Clipping and/or scissoring
- Styling to your preferred finish
- Finishing spritz where appropriate
Toy, from £50
Examples may include Yorkshire Terrier, Toy Poodle and similar-sized dogs.
Small, from £55
Examples may include Shih Tzu, Bichon Frisé, Miniature Schnauzer and smaller Cavapoos.
Medium, from £60
Examples may include Cocker Spaniel, Cockapoo and similar-sized breeds.
Large, from £70
Examples may include larger Cockapoos, Labradoodles and similar-sized dogs.
Full Groom, No Haircut
For dogs that do not require a full body haircut but still need a complete maintenance groom.
This service includes bathing using products selected for your dog’s coat and skin, conditioning where appropriate, blow drying, brushing and combing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, paw and pad trimming and a hygiene tidy where required.
A small amount of tidying around areas such as the feet may be included, but this service does not include full body clipping or scissoring.
Prices
Toy, from £35
Small, from £40
Medium, from £45
Large, from £55
Bath & Brush
Perfect for dogs who simply need a freshen-up between grooming appointments, or for smooth-coated breeds that do not require trimming.
Your dog will receive a thorough bath using products selected for their individual coat and skin, followed by blow drying and brushing.
This service does not include haircutting, body styling or extensive trimming.
Prices
Toy, from £30
Small, from £35
Medium, from £40
Large, from £50
For particularly dense, heavy or shedding coats, additional grooming time may apply.
Smooth Coat & Deshedding Groom
Designed for short and smooth-coated breeds that do not require clipping but would benefit from a thorough clean and removal of loose coat.
The service includes bathing, appropriate conditioning, drying, brushing and deshedding, ear cleaning and nail trimming.
Deshedding time varies considerably depending on coat density and the amount of loose undercoat present.
Prices
Toy, from £25
Small, from £30
Medium, from £35
Large, from £45
Puppy Introduction Groom
A puppy’s early grooming experiences can shape how they feel about grooming for years to come.
Our Puppy Introduction Groom is designed to gently introduce your puppy to the salon environment, grooming equipment, being handled and the different sensations involved in professional grooming.
The aim of the appointment is not perfection. It is about helping your puppy build confidence and positive associations with grooming.
Depending on your puppy’s age, coat and confidence, their appointment may include bathing, gentle drying, brushing, nail trimming, paw handling, ear cleaning and a light tidy around the face, feet or hygiene area where appropriate.
We always work at your puppy’s pace and will never expect them to tolerate an entire adult grooming routine immediately.
Prices
Toy, from £30
Small, from £35
Medium, from £40
Large, from £45
Coat Condition & Matting
Your dog’s comfort and wellbeing will always come before preserving coat length.
Small tangles may sometimes be carefully worked through where this can be done safely and comfortably. However, we will not subject a dog to prolonged or uncomfortable dematting simply to maintain a particular hairstyle.
If a coat is significantly matted, clipping the coat shorter may be the safest and kindest option.
Where possible, we will discuss this with you before proceeding.
Matted, heavily overgrown or exceptionally dense coats can considerably increase grooming time. Where additional time is required, this is charged at £20 per additional 30 minutes.
In some circumstances, severe matting may mean that a different style is necessary for your dog’s welfare.
Longer Coats & Specialist Styling
Longer styles require more coat maintenance and generally require more grooming time.
Dogs kept in longer, fuller styles, dogs requiring extensive hand scissoring, or dogs with particularly dense coats may therefore be priced above the standard starting price for their size.
We will always be happy to discuss the style you would like and the maintenance required to keep it comfortable and achievable between appointments.
Dogs Who Need a Little More Time
No two dogs experience grooming in exactly the same way.
Some dogs are confident and relaxed throughout their appointment, while others may need additional reassurance, breaks or a slower approach.
We will never rush a dog simply to fit them into a fixed appointment time.
If your dog consistently requires a significantly longer appointment, we may recommend booking additional time for future visits. This allows us to continue working patiently and one-to-one while keeping the experience as comfortable as possible.
Nail Trimming & Small Services
PAWDICURE (Nail clip) £10
PAW BUTTER FIX (Paw balm) £3
BOOP BALM (Nose balm) £3
TOOTH FAIRY FRESH (Breath freshening gel) £5
NAIL PAWLISH (non-toxic, pet safe colour for nail) £6
BUM&TUM TIDY £15
WRINKLE REFRESH £3
FRESH FACE TRIM £15
OAT SO CALM (Add-on oatmeal shampoo) £3
BERRY SWEET FACIAL (Gentle, tear free face cleanser) £10
Small maintenance services may be available between full grooming appointments, subject to availability.
Seasonal Spa Upgrade
Add a little extra to your dog’s grooming appointment with our seasonal spa treatment.
£15
The treatment may change throughout the year and can include specially selected coat treatments, fragrances and seasonal finishing touches.
Regular Grooming
Regular grooming is not only about appearance.
Keeping your dog on an appropriate grooming schedule helps us maintain their coat comfortably, reduces matting and makes each appointment more familiar and predictable for them.
The ideal schedule will depend on your dog’s coat, chosen style and what you are realistically able to maintain at home.
We will be happy to recommend a grooming schedule following your dog’s first appointment.
A Note About Prices
The prices shown on our website are intended as a guide and represent our starting prices.
Every dog is individual, so the final grooming price may vary according to:
size, coat type, coat density, coat condition, coat length, chosen style, grooming frequency and the time required for the appointment.
Where a dog’s grooming requirements are significantly different from those normally expected within their size category, an individual price may be agreed.
Our aim is to keep our pricing fair and transparent while allowing us to give every dog the time and attention they need.
