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Dog grooming in Edmonton
Edmonton and the capital region · population 1.1 million
Edmonton's salon prices run lower than Calgary's, and the spread between salon and mobile is wide. Published salon full grooms here start at $50 to $65 for small dogs and $90 to $120 for large ones, while an Edmonton mobile groomer lists full grooms starting at $178. That gap is the whole case for a mobile business in this city: the owners who pay for convenience pay a lot for it.
Edmonton groomers also tend to price by coat, not just size. One salon here lists curly-coated poodles and doodles separately from smooth coats — a medium doodle at $85 to $125 or more against $78 to $90 for a smooth coat — and bills double-coat de-shedding by the hour. If your price list only has small, medium and large, you're probably undercharging for doodles.
If you groom from a salon in your home, there's paperwork first: the City treats it as a home-based business, which needs a development permit and a business licence.
A long winter, then shedding season
Edmonton's winter is long, and months of salted sidewalks show up on paws and between pads. Then spring brings shedding season for every husky, shepherd and golden in the capital region. Build a paw-care add-on for winter and a de-shed package for April and May, and fill the calendar before owners start calling.
What groomers charge in Edmonton
Indicative ranges based on what local operators advertise. Use them as a starting point, not a rate card.
| Service | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full groom, small dog (salon)Smooth coats at the low end, doodles higher. | $50–$85 | Smooth coats at the low end, doodles higher. |
| Full groom, large dog (salon)Curly coats run to $150 or more. | $90–$150 | Curly coats run to $150 or more. |
| Full groom (mobile)Published starting price, Edmonton mobile. | From $178 | Published starting price, Edmonton mobile. |
| Bath and brush (salon)By size. | $40–$70 | By size. |
| Nail trimMore for large dogs. | $15–$25 | More for large dogs. |
| De-mattingOn top of the groom, by coat condition. | $5–$25 extra | On top of the groom, by coat condition. |
Areas Edmonton groomers work
Licensing & GST
The City of Edmonton treats a home-based grooming salon as a home-based business: you need a development permit and a business licence, and you can apply for both together. The City sets limits on animals at a home-based business, and the licence category depends on how you describe the business — mobile groomers should confirm theirs with the City (311 or 780-442-5311). Register for GST once revenue passes $30,000 over four consecutive quarters.
General guidance, not legal or tax advice — confirm current requirements with the municipality and the CRA.
What you get with PayDash
Bookings with deposits
Owners book a real slot and pay a deposit to hold it, so a missed appointment doesn't cost you the morning.
Every dog on file
Name, breed, weight, vaccination status and behaviour notes on each client, there before you start the groom.
Photos before you price
Ask for a coat photo at booking and quote de-matting before the dog is on the table, not after.
Edmonton groomer questions
Do I need a licence to run a home dog grooming business in Edmonton?
Yes. A home-based grooming business needs a City of Edmonton development permit and business licence, which you can apply for together. Mobile groomers should confirm their licence category with the City.
How much does dog grooming cost in Edmonton?
Published salon prices start around $50 to $65 for a small dog's full groom and $90 to $150 for large dogs, depending on coat. Mobile full grooms are listed from $178.
Should I price by size or by coat?
Both. Edmonton salons commonly price curly and double coats separately from smooth coats because they take longer. PayDash lets you list each as its own service with its own duration and price.
Can I keep vaccination records on file?
Each client record has a vaccination status field, and you can ask owners to upload a photo of the record when they book.
Does PayDash work for a salon with a few groomers?
Yes. Add your groomers as staff; owners can choose who they book with, or bookings can be assigned automatically.
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