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4 Best Dog Grooming Services in Seattle (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

A dog that comes home matted, nicked or stressed from a groomer ruins the next appointment before it's even scheduled, which is why how a shop handles a nervous or high-energy dog matters more than a clean storefront when you're picking dog grooming services in Seattle. Ratings across the Seattle groomers here run 4.5 to 4.9, with a combined review base topping 1,000.

Short answer: Seattle Canine Club - SoDo leads at 4.9 stars across 336 reviews, with groomers reviewers repeatedly praise by name for first-time puppy grooms. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Capitol Hill and Olive My Grooming To You! both hold 4.7, and Posh Paws Grooming Salon rounds out the list at 4.5 across 329 reviews with walk-in nail trims available.
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Dog Grooming Salons in Seattle, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Seattle Canine Club - SoDo 4.9 ★ 336 First-time puppy grooms View ›
2 Posh Paws Grooming Salon 4.5 ★ 329 Walk-in nail trims View ›
3 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Capitol Hill 4.7 ★ 226 Senior and anxious dogs View ›
4 Olive my grooming to you! (NON-MOBILE) 4.7 ★ 124 High-energy or matted coats View ›
4 Best Dog Grooming Services in Seattle (2026)

Our top picks for dog grooming

Seattle Canine Club - SoDo logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Seattle Canine Club - SoDo

4.9336 Google reviews

Seattle Canine Club's SoDo location runs full-service dog grooming alongside its daycare and boarding, with Master Groomers who are Fear Free Certified and grooming starting around $50 for small-dog baths, $95 for full grooms. The flagship site has operated since 2004 with four grooming locations across the metro.

What people praise

  • Fear Free Certified groomers, a genuine credential for anxious dogs
  • Reviewers repeatedly praise the same groomer's patience with a puppy's first grooming appointment
  • Multiple locations for scheduling flexibility
  • Online booking with published starting prices

Worth knowing

  • Full grooms run higher than a basic bath-only service, so confirm what's included before booking
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume336 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The rating and review-volume leader here, with a genuine Fear Free credential that matters for a first-time or anxious dog. A safe default for most Seattle dog owners.

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2751 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

Posh Paws Grooming Salon logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Posh Paws Grooming Salon

4.5329 Google reviews

Posh Paws Grooming Salon on Roosevelt Way offers full-service dog grooming and show grooming, with walk-in nail trims requiring no appointment. All staff are CPR and pet-first-aid certified, and the salon also grooms cats.

What people praise

  • Walk-in nail trims, no appointment needed
  • Reviewers describe careful, cautious nail work that avoided cutting the quick
  • Online booking with text confirmations before appointments
  • Reasonable pricing compared to other groomers in the area, per multiple reviews

Worth knowing

  • Hours run Tuesday through Saturday only
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume329 · 91st
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most accessible option here for a quick nail trim without booking ahead, and reviewers confirm careful, unhurried full grooms too.

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6411 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Capitol Hill logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Capitol Hill

4.7226 Google reviews

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Capitol Hill combines full-service dog grooming with a pet bakery and retail shop in one Capitol Hill storefront. Reviewers describe a salon-style environment with personalized attention, and staff are named repeatedly across reviews for calm handling of nervous or senior dogs.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically praise handling of a territorial, defensive small dog
  • Staff took extra time helping a senior dog through a first groom after sedation and shaving elsewhere
  • Clean, well-organized space combined with a treat bakery
  • Online booking available

Worth knowing

  • A 30-minute drive was mentioned by one reviewer as a tradeoff for the quality
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume226 · 85th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Particularly strong with senior or anxiety-prone dogs based on repeated, specific reviewer accounts. Worth the trip if your dog has had a rough grooming experience elsewhere.

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1422 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Olive my grooming to you! (NON-MOBILE) logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Olive my grooming to you! (NON-MOBILE)

4.7124 Google reviews

Olive My Grooming To You! is a non-mobile Ballard grooming business run by a small, named team of groomers, offering bath, haircut and add-on spa packages booked entirely online through individual groomer profiles. The business has recently added a limited cat grooming day alongside its core dog services.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe successfully handling high-energy, hard-to-manage dogs
  • Photos taken and shared after appointments
  • Long-term customers report consistently soft coats and reduced shedding
  • Add-on spa package available for an extra touch beyond a standard groom

Worth knowing

  • Small team means appointments require booking ahead through the online system
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume124 · 74th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong option specifically for dogs with matting or high energy that other shops might struggle with, based on multiple detailed reviewer accounts.

Website+1206-666-0562 Directions

8337 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Seattle dog groomers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dog grooming cost in Seattle? (2026)

Seattle grooming pricing depends on your dog’s size, coat condition and whether you need a full groom versus a bath or nail trim only. Two real prices appear in the data collected for this page.

JobTypical price
Small-dog bath, starting rateFrom $50
Full groom, starting rateFrom $95

Starting rates published on Seattle Canine Club’s own SoDo location page, verified August 2026. Other businesses on this page do not publish a full public rate card; ask each directly for a current quote based on your dog’s size and coat.

Serving Seattle neighborhoods

These groomers are spread across SoDo, Capitol Hill, Ballard and the Roosevelt district. Searching for dog grooming near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can check current appointment availability directly.

What to ask before booking dog grooming in Seattle

  • Are your groomers Fear Free Certified or trained in handling anxious dogs?
  • What’s included in a full groom versus a bath-only or nail-trim service?
  • Do you take walk-ins, or is booking required?
  • How do you handle a dog with severe matting, and is sedation ever used?
  • Can I stay nearby during the appointment if my dog gets anxious?
  • What’s your policy if my dog is nicked or injured during grooming?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these groomers?

We started from dog grooming services in Seattle with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which Seattle groomer is best for an anxious or senior dog?

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Capitol Hill has multiple detailed reviews describing calm, patient handling of senior and anxious dogs. Seattle Canine Club’s Fear Free Certified groomers are also a strong option for a nervous first-time groom.

Can I get a dog’s nails trimmed without an appointment in Seattle?

Posh Paws Grooming Salon offers walk-in nail trims with no appointment required. The other groomers on this page require booking ahead through their online systems.

The bottom line

Seattle Canine Club is the safest default given its top rating, review volume and Fear Free Certified staff. If your dog has struggled with anxiety or matting elsewhere, Woof Gang or Olive My Grooming To You! are worth the extra drive based on specific, repeated reviewer accounts. For a quick nail trim without booking, Posh Paws takes walk-ins.

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