Dog and cat grooming in Falls Church.
Full dog grooming runs $45–$120 per session, feline grooming runs $70–$110, stainless hydrobath wash and blowout sits at $45–$80, and pet dematting services cost $15 per 15 minutes at our facility on Lee Hwy.
Canine scissor work on an adjustable hydraulic table at Olde Towne Pet Resort, Falls Church.
Clip and shape.
Full dog grooming in Falls Church is priced from $45 to $120 per session according to body weight, coat density, and styling time.
A small terrier needing a tidy clip pays near the bottom of the range. A dense standard poodle or double-coated shepherd requiring full hand scissoring pays toward the top. Every full groom includes a deep bath, coat blowout, sanitary trim, paw pad clearing, nail clipping, and ear cleaning inside a single 45-minute baseline appointment or extended block for heavy coats.
We inspect skin condition, ear canals, and paw pads on the table before a blade touches fur. Dogs staying overnight in our boarding suites can schedule their styling session for the morning of pickup so they leave clean and dry.
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Session Rate
$45–$120 USD / session
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Baseline Length
45 min standard; extended blocks for heavy double coats
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Included Steps
Hydrobath wash, coil-free blowout, clippers, round-tip shears, nail trim, ear cleaning
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Price Drivers
Breed weight, hair length, pattern trim vs single-guard clip, and coat condition at intake
Stainless steel hydrobath station with temperature-regulated spray wand $45–$80 / session
Wash and dry.
Our dog wash and blowout service runs $45 to $80 per session for pets that need deep coat cleansing and undercoat release without a haircut.
Short-coated breeds, double-coated retrievers, and mid-cycle doodle coats accumulate dander and packed undercoat near the skin where home garden hoses never reach. We bathe every dog inside elevated stainless steel tubs using filtered water and gentle cleansing shampoos matched to skin sensitivity, followed by a thorough rinse to clear residue.
Drying happens by hand with high-velocity forced-air blowout nozzles that push loose hair and moisture off the skin without heated coils. We never lock a wet dog into a heated box dryer. After drying, an attendant finishes the coat with slicker brushes and steel combs and trims the nails.
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Session Rate
$45–$80 USD / session
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Tub Equipment
Elevated stainless steel hydrobath stations with non-slip mats and warm water mixer
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Drying Method
High-velocity blowout dryer without heating elements; hand-brushed finish
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Best Suited For
Labradors, huskies, corgis, shepherds, and routine maintenance between full scissor trims
High-velocity nozzle lifting moisture and dead undercoat during blowout Dematting: $15 / 15 min
Detangle gently.
Pet dematting services are billed transparently at $15 per 15-minute block whenever knots require manual separation.
Friction mats form behind ears, under collar straps, inside armpits, and along feathering on doodles, spaniels, and long-haired cats. Tearing through dense knots dry breaks healthy hair and bruises skin. Our groomers apply conditioning detangler, loosen compacted areas with high-velocity air, and work outward from the tips using long-pin slicker brushes and undercoat rakes.
Humanity comes before vanity. If a coat is felted tight against the epidermis, fifteen minutes of brushing causes more discomfort than starting clean. When brushing cannot free a mat cleanly, we call the owner before proceeding and switch to a sanitary clip-down under the tangles to relieve skin tension safely.
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Billing Unit
$15 USD / 15 min block
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Tools Used
Conditioned long-pin slickers, wide-tooth greyhound combs, and curved undercoat rakes
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Pelted Coat Rule
Mats fused to skin are clipped short with #10 or #7F blades rather than pulled
Calm reception handover after grooming completion at 7712 Lee Hwy Cat Grooming: $70–$110
Handle quietly.
Cat grooming in Northern Virginia runs $70 to $110 per session in a quiet grooming area isolated from dog noise.
Feline skin is thin and tears easily under rushed clippers. Our groomers schedule cat appointments in calm blocks away from barking kennels and work with two-person gentle support when needed. Services cover longhair comb-outs, belly and rear sanitary trims, nail tipping, warm towel or gentle bath cleansing, and classic lion cuts when domestic longhairs shed heavily or mat over the haunches.
Cats that board inside our multi-tier cat condos can pair a brush-out or sanitary trim directly with their stay. If a cat shows acute panic or aggressive defensive signs on the table, we stop immediately and notify the owner rather than forcing restraint.
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Session Rate
$70–$110 USD / session
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Feline Options
Full brush-out, sanitary trim, lion trim, degreasing bath, claw clipping
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Room Environment
Canine-isolated space with low ambient noise and quiet blowout pressure settings
Compare rates.
Every grooming rate is quoted from species, coat condition, and body size before work begins.
Below are the confirmed session rates for Falls Church appointments. Exact figures within a range depend on five practical intake checks: pet species, weight and frame size, coat length and density, whether the appointment requires full clipping or bath-only care, and any scheduled medications or special handling during the visit.
| Grooming Service | Confirmed Rate | Typical Duration | Scope & Quote Basis |
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| Dog Grooming | $45–$120 USD / session | 45 min baseline | Full bath, coil-free blowout, breed styling or clippers, sanitary trim, nails, ears. Scales by dog weight and coat density. |
| Cat Grooming | $70–$110 USD / session | 45 min baseline | Quiet feline-only handling, comb-out, sanitary cut or lion trim, degreasing wash, claw clipping. Scales by coat matting. |
| Bath & Blowout | $45–$80 USD / session | 45 min baseline | Stainless hydrobath, deshedding or gentle wash, high-velocity blowout, full brush-out, nails. No scissor haircut. |
| Dematting | $15 USD / 15 min | 15 min blocks | Added only when tangles require manual detangling with conditioned slickers and undercoat rakes. |
Station Equipment & Tools
Coat outcomes depend on clean blades, steady water pressure, and unheated air velocity. Our grooming room on Lee Hwy operates strictly with commercial veterinary-grade gear maintained daily between animals.
Stainless Hydrobath Tubs
Walk-in & elevated baysSanitised stainless basins with non-slip flooring and thermostatic mixing valves to prevent sudden water temperature spikes.
High-Velocity Blowouts
No heating coilsForced-air dryers move water off the skin using airflow rather than scorching heat, protecting sensitive skin and double coats.
Rotary Clippers & Blades
Sanitised & cooledVariable-speed clippers with ceramic and surgical steel blades rotated and cooled with blade wash between sections.
Precision Grooming Shears
Straight, curved, thinningBalanced Japanese steel shears and rounded-tip face scissors for crisp leg columns, topknots, and safe eye-corner work.
Slickers & Steel Combs
Pin & undercoat rakesFlexible-head slicker brushes, fine-tooth greyhound combs, and blunt-tip rakes disinfected between every client.
Hydraulic Lift Tables
Foot-pedal height controlHeavy-frame grooming tables lower to floor level so senior dogs and giant breeds step aboard without joint strain.
Inspect our record.
Trained groomers and animal caretakers have staffed our Falls Church facility continuously since 2018.
Every pet goes through one consistent, supervised sequence from check-in to reception release. There is no assembly line leaving dogs unattended in drying cages for hours.
Continuous operation at 7712 Lee Hwy with staff groomers and caretakers.
Standard baseline duration for a focused grooming session without long cage waits.
Line-item dematting rate quoted transparently before detangling begins.
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1. Intake & Coat Check: A groomer inspects coat density, skin spots, knots, and vaccination proof with the owner at the reception counter and confirms the session quote.
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2. Hydrobath Wash: Deep warm-water wash inside stainless tubs lifts street grime, dander, and loose coat with gentle rinsing around eyes and ears.
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3. Coil-Free Blowout: High-velocity air dries the undercoat cleanly down to the skin while the groomer checks for small skin tags or hidden tangles.
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4. Table Styling & Nails: Clippers, round-tip shears, nail trimmers, and ear cleansers complete the trim before a final comb-through.
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5. Direct Handover: We call or text for pickup immediately on completion so pets return home calmly without lingering in crates.
Know our limits.
Some animals belong in a veterinary clinic rather than a standard grooming salon.
We refuse appointments for pets lacking current rabies and vaccination records or carrying active fleas without veterinary clearance. We do not administer sedatives, and we do not groom severely aggressive dogs or cats that require chemical restraint or heavy veterinary muzzling. Pets with open skin wounds, active ear infections, or pelted coats fused directly into raw skin should see a licensed veterinarian first so their skin heals before cosmetic styling resumes.