How much does dog grooming cost in Medway in 2026?
Published pricing is the exception, not the rule, among Medway's 30 phone-confirmed dog groomers. Only three businesses publish an actual price list: K9 Dip N Klip (Rochester/Strood), Diamond Dogs Grooming Parlour (Strood) and Charlie's Paw'fect Cuts (Strood). This guide sets out exactly what each one charges, rather than guessing at the rest.
Published prices, September 2026
| Groomer | Where | What's published |
|---|---|---|
| K9 Dip N Klip | Frindsbury Road, Rochester/Strood | Bath & brush £18; puppy grooming £18; full groom £35 |
| Diamond Dogs Grooming Parlour | Box City, Strood | Small dog full groom £35 (larger dogs on request) |
| Charlie's Paw'fect Cuts | Knight Road, Strood | Nail clipping £10; bath & brush £30; puppy introduction groom £30; teeth cleaning (Emmi-Pet) £30; full groom £45 |
What the three price lists show
All three published price lists happen to come from businesses based in Strood, which is a coincidence of who publishes prices rather than a sign that Strood is cheaper or pricier than the rest of Medway. A basic wash, where one is published, starts at £18 (K9 Dip N Klip's bath & brush or puppy groom). A full groom, meaning a proper clip and finish rather than just a wash, runs from £35 at K9 Dip N Klip and Diamond Dogs Grooming Parlour up to £45 at Charlie's Paw'fect Cuts, which also publishes the widest range of add-ons: nail clipping from £10 and Emmi-Pet teeth cleaning from £30, alongside anal gland care that isn't separately priced. Diamond Dogs Grooming Parlour's £35 full groom is stated for small dogs only, with larger dogs quoted individually.
Why so few prices online
Most of the 30 groomers listed rely on a directory listing, a Facebook page, or a phone number with no working website behind it, which likely accounts for most of the silence on price. A few with their own working site, including Pristine Paws and House Dog Barber, still ask you to call rather than publishing figures. Where a business works by appointment only, as Pristine Paws does, or from a home setting, as several Walderslade and Lordswood groomers do, a quote tailored to your dog's size, coat and temperament is often the norm rather than a fixed list.
What this suggests
Three data points from three Strood-based businesses aren't enough to state a firm going rate for the whole of Medway, but they do suggest a rough shape: a straightforward bath or puppy groom in the high teens to £20s, and a full groom for a small dog somewhere in the mid-£30s to mid-£40s, with add-ons such as nail clipping and teeth cleaning priced separately at the salon that lists them. Ask for a price, or an estimate based on your dog's size and coat, before booking anywhere else in this directory, and confirm whether a quoted full-groom price covers your dog's size, since several groomers price by weight or coat length rather than a single flat fee.