Dog grooming website: prices by size and booking

Prices by size and coat, not one number

Grooming time depends on the dog. A smooth-coated terrier takes a fraction of the time of a doodle with a thick coat. Owners know this, and a single "full groom from" price makes them suspicious. A grid by size and coat type is clearer:

One way to set out grooming services
Service	What it includes	How to price it
Full groom	Bath, dry, clip or hand-strip, nails, ears	A price per size band, with a higher band for double coats and doodles
Bath and tidy	Bath, blow-dry, tidy of face, feet and rear	A lower price per size, for dogs between full grooms
Puppy introduction	A short, gentle first visit to get used to the table and dryer	One price up to a stated age
Nail clip	Nails only, booked or walk-in	One price for any size

Give examples of breeds in each size band so owners place their dog correctly, and say that the final price can change if the coat is matted or the dog needs extra time.

Booking the next free slot

A grooming salon with one table is a near-perfect fit for slot booking: one dog, one appointment, one groomer. Anticode's booking calendar shows the coming days, takes one booking per slot for each service and refuses dates in the past or more than 120 days out. The form asks for the service, day and time with the owner's name, phone and email; the six daily times are fixed (Mondays skipped). Treat each booking as a request you confirm, especially for a first visit, so you can check the dog's details before the day.

The new client form

Before a first groom, you need to know about the dog. A new client form on its own page covers it:

Owner's name, phone and email, and an emergency contact.
Dog's name, breed, age and size.
Vaccination status and date of the last booster, if you require them.
Health issues, allergies, skin conditions or recent surgery.
Behaviour: nervous with dryers, sensitive about feet, has bitten before.
Vet practice name, in case you need to contact them.

That list wants a field per question, so make it a custom form tied to a site function (up to 30 text fields) or ask for an app build; its submissions reach you through the same pipeline as bookings. They're sealed at rest and can be emailed to you. A site that collects personal details can't be published until the account owner and the person publishing have two-factor sign-in on.

Policies that protect the dog and you

Matting: That a heavily matted coat may need to be clipped short for the dog's comfort, and that you'll explain before you do it.
Behaviour: That you'll stop a groom if a dog becomes too stressed, and what you'll charge in that case.
Health: That you won't groom a dog with signs of illness or fleas, and what happens if you find them.
Lateness and no-shows: How much notice you need, and whether a late arrival means a shorter service.
Collection: That dogs should be collected when you call, and any charge for late collection.

Gallery and trust

Before-and-after photos of real dogs, with owners' permission, are your best advertising. Show different breeds and coat types so owners can see you've handled a dog like theirs. Show the salon too: clean tables, the drying area, a calm space. Mention any grooming qualifications and first-aid training, and your insurance.

Building it with Anticode

Describe the salon in a sentence: "a one-table dog grooming salon in Harrogate with prices by size, online booking and a new client form". The Architect asks up to three questions and plans the pages, often a homepage with prices and booking plus a separate page for the new client form. Playful (Fredoka) suits most groomers; Organic (Figtree) a natural-products salon. For your own grooms, keep a CMS collection (recent grooms, say) whose image field holds hosted photo addresses; it shows in its own section and pages, and uploaded photos are used only if you ask for an app build. For related businesses see dog walkers and dog trainers.

Limits

One diary. No separate calendars or rotas for several groomers.
No booking lengths by size. The calendar offers start times; it doesn't block out longer appointments for large dogs, so confirm timing when you accept.
No deposits for no-show protection. Use a payment link if you need one.
No reminders by text or email.

Questions people ask

Should a dog groomer show prices online?

Yes, by size and coat type, with example breeds and a note on what can change the price.

Can customers book dog grooming online with Anticode?

Yes. The booking calendar shows the coming days and takes one booking per slot. Confirm first-time bookings after reading the new client form.

Can I ask for vaccination details before the first groom?

Yes, in a new client form. Submissions are sealed at rest and can be emailed to you.