How much does dog grooming cost in Reading in 2026?
Published pricing is the exception among Reading's dog groomers: of the thirty-eight businesses listed in this directory, spanning Reading centre, Caversham, Tilehurst, Woodley, Earley, Wokingham, Bracknell and Henley-on-Thames, only three publish a genuine price list. This guide sets out exactly what is published, rather than guessing at the rest.
Published prices, September 2026
| Groomer | Where | What's published |
|---|---|---|
| Pawlished Dog Grooming | Reading centre | Full groom from £40 (toy breeds) up to £80 (extra-large); bath & coat care £40; nail care £10; ear cleaning £5 |
| Rogue & Regal Dog Grooming Salon | Reading centre (Newtown) | Puppy groom or bath & brush-up £40; full groom from £55 (non-curly coats) to £65 (curly coats) |
| Dogs Galore of Henley | Henley-on-Thames | Puppy groom or wash & go £30; in-betweenie groom £35; full groom £50; hand strip £70; ultrasonic teeth cleaning from £22 |
What the numbers show
Across the three published lists, a full groom starts as low as £40 for a toy breed at Pawlished and rises to £80 for an extra-large dog at the same salon. Where a straightforward full groom is quoted on its own, Dogs Galore of Henley's £50 and Rogue & Regal's £55 to £65 (depending on coat type, non-curly cheaper than curly) sit either side of the middle. Lighter services cost less everywhere they're broken out: a puppy groom or a bath-and-brush style visit runs £30 to £40 across all three salons, and small add-ons such as a nail trim or ear clean are priced separately, from £5 to £10.
Why so few prices online
More than half of the businesses in this directory have no working website at all, relying instead on a directory listing or, in a handful of cases, a Facebook page -- which very likely explains most of the silence on price. A number of businesses that do have their own site, including Shampooch in Purley on Thames, The Dog Cabin in Caversham Heights and Naughty Mutt Nice in Henley, still ask you to call or book rather than publishing a figure. Coat type, condition and de-matting time are the usual reasons groomers prefer to quote after seeing the dog, particularly for curly or double coats that take longer to work through.
What this suggests
Three data points from three different parts of this coverage area -- Reading centre, Newtown and Henley -- aren't a full market rate, but they are a useful starting point for a phone call: expect a full groom on a small, straightforward-coated dog to start somewhere in the £40 to £55 range, with curly coats, larger breeds and hand stripping adding £10 to £30 on top. Always confirm the exact price for your dog's size and coat before booking, since none of the thirty-five other businesses in this directory publish a figure to compare against.