Bath & Brush in Palo Alto

What is a bath and brush?

A bath and brush is a complete clean without a haircut. Your dog is bathed with premium products, conditioned, blow-dried and thoroughly brushed, and also gets a nail trim and ear cleaning. Coat length stays the same, but your dog comes back fresh, soft and noticeably less shed-y.

Bath & Brush

A grooming service focused on cleaning, drying and brushing the coat, with basic hygiene care, but no full-body haircut or styling.

Think of it as the reset button between haircuts, or the main grooming routine for dogs with coats that don't need cutting. Labs, beagles, boxers, pit bull mixes, Chihuahuas and many other short-coated breeds look and feel their best with a regular bath and brush. Longer-coated dogs can use it to stay fresh between full grooming appointments.

The blow-dry and brush-out are what separate a professional bath from one in your tub at home. Our drying removes a surprising amount of loose undercoat, which means less hair on your couch and floors in the days afterward.

Who should book a bath and brush?

A bath and brush is a great fit for short and smooth-coated dogs, active dogs who get dirty often, and long-coated dogs between haircuts. It also works well for dogs who are new to grooming, since the appointment is a little shorter and simpler than a full groom.

• Short-coated breeds such as Labs, beagles, boxers and pugs
• Dogs who come home dusty from Peninsula trails or muddy in rainy season
• Doodles and poodles keeping fresh between haircuts
• Dogs getting used to grooming for the first time
• Seniors who prefer a shorter appointment

If your dog sheds heavily, consider pairing the bath with our de-shedding treatment for even better results.

How often should my dog get a bath and brush?

Most dogs benefit from a professional bath and brush every four to eight weeks. Active outdoor dogs, swimmers and heavy shedders may need it more often, while low-shedding indoor dogs can go a little longer. Bathing too often can dry the skin, so we'll help you find a balanced rhythm.

How does a mobile bath and brush appointment work?

Our van comes to your home at your scheduled time. Your groomer takes your dog into the van, where the bath, blow-dry, brush-out, nails and ears happen one-on-one. Afterward, your dog is brought back to your door, clean and relaxed, with no car ride or salon waiting room involved.

You can book online or call (650) 441-9000. We serve Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, East Palo Alto and more nearby cities. Learn more about the process on our how it works page.

How much does a bath and brush cost in Palo Alto?

Bath and brush pricing depends mainly on your dog's size, coat thickness and length, the amount of loose undercoat and your dog's comfort level. Large double-coated dogs take more drying and brushing time than small short-coated dogs. Reach out for a quote tailored to your dog.

A bath and brush is typically quicker than a full groom because there's no haircut, but thick coats still need careful drying.

Why choose a professional bath over bathing at home?

A professional bath gets deeper into the coat, uses premium products, and includes a high-velocity dry and brush-out that removes loose hair most home baths miss. It also saves your bathroom, your back and your afternoon, and includes nails and ears done by experienced hands.

Fluffy Dog Grooming is rated 5.0 on Google from 19 reviews. Clients in Menlo Park and Los Altos often book a bath and brush to keep their dogs fresh between bigger appointments.