Experienced groomers
Every groomer here is fully trained, experienced, and keeps their skills current. Scissoring, breed standards, and safe handling are not something we learn on your dog.
Vancouver's happiest place for scruffy dogs
One dog at a time, start to finish, with a groomer who learns your dog's name and remembers it. No rushing, no crowded waiting room.
- Experienced groomers
- Fear free handling
- Book online any time
Everything your dog needs, all in one place
We keep the menu short on purpose. Five services, done properly, by groomers who have been doing this for years. Tell us the coat and the temperament and we will tell you honestly what your dog actually needs.
Why The Groom Room
Treated like family, groomed with patience
We are two groomers and a front desk, not a chain. Your dog is looked after the way we look after our own.
One-on-one appointments
Your dog gets one groomer for the whole visit and goes home when it is done. No waiting around for hours for a dryer to free up.
Gentle handling
Low noise dryers, non slip tables, and breaks whenever a dog needs one. Nervous and senior dogs are booked into our quiet mornings on purpose.
Local and independent
Owned and run in Vancouver, with the same faces behind the table every week. When you call, you talk to someone who has met your dog.
Pricing
Starting prices, by size
All prices are starting prices. Our rates are based on the duration of the groom and may vary depending on your dog's coat condition and behaviour. We confirm the final price with you at drop off.
Full Groom
Bath, blow dry, brush out and a full haircut, with nails, ears and sanitary trim.
| Extra smallunder 10 lb | from$80 |
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| Small11 to 20 lb | from$90 |
| Medium21 to 40 lb | from$110 |
| Large41 to 65 lb | from$120 |
| Extra large66 to 80 lb | from$145 |
| Giant81 to 100 lb | from$160 |
Bath and Tidy
Bath, blow dry and brush out with a light tidy up. No full haircut.
| Extra smallunder 10 lb | from$70 |
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| Small11 to 20 lb | from$80 |
| Medium21 to 40 lb | from$90 |
| Large41 to 65 lb | from$110 |
| Extra large66 to 80 lb | from$130 |
| Giant81 to 100 lb | from$150 |
Breed specific pricing
Thick double coats take a lot more table time, so these breeds start higher.
- Samoyed$180+
- Alaskan Malamute$190+
- Chow Chow$200+
- Newfoundland$250+
Dog over 100 lb, or not sure which size band fits? Call (604) 732-7387 and we will sort it out.
Gallery & reviews
Fresh cuts and the fur behind them
Real dogs from the salon's own camera roll, plus what people have said about us on Google.
“Very cool place, walk in and you feel a cool spa vibe for the dogs.”
“Great service and prices.”
12+years grooming in Vancouver
2experienced groomers on staff
1dog on the table at a time
5days a week, 9 am to 4 pm
Before you book
Salon policies
Short, plain, and the same for everyone. These are what keep the day calm for every dog on the schedule.
No-shows and late arrivals
Arrive within 15 minutes of your slot. Past that we may need to shorten the service, rebook you, or add a late fee, because the next dog is already on the way. A no-show is billed at the full price of the booked service, settled before the next booking.
Payment
Payment is due in full at pick up. We take cash, debit, and credit. Rates depend on breed, size, coat condition, behaviour, and how long the groom takes, so the prices on this page are starting points.
Cancellation window
Give us 48 hours and there is no charge at all. Inside 48 hours the full price of the service is billed, because that slot could have gone to another dog. Extreme weather or a real emergency? Call us and we will use our judgment.
Vaccination requirements
We expect every dog to be current on rabies and core vaccines. We do not ask for paperwork, so please book on your honour. If your dog cannot be vaccinated, let us know before you book and bring a medical exemption from a BC vet.
Matted coats
We check every coat at drop off and tell you what is realistic before we start. Severe matting takes extra time and care, so it may add a fee depending on how bad it is. Tight matting is painful to brush, so the humane answer is a short clip, and we will talk it through with you first. We will never work a dog through hours of dematting to save a haircut.
Anything here that does not fit your dog's situation? Call us at (604) 732-7387 and we will work it out before you book.
FAQ
Good questions, clear answers
Still unsure about something? Call the salon and ask. We would rather answer it now than at drop off.
Ask us anythingA full groom starts around 90 minutes for a small dog and runs longer for bigger dogs, thicker coats, and dogs who are not fans of standing still. A bath and tidy is quicker since there is no haircut. We book one dog per groomer so you are not waiting on anyone else's schedule.
We expect every dog to be current on rabies and core vaccines, but we do not collect paperwork. If your dog has a medical exemption from a BC vet, tell us before you book.
We check the coat at drop off and tell you honestly what is possible. Severe matting takes extra time and may add a fee. Tight matting is painful to brush, so the humane answer is a shorter clip. We will never pull a dog through hours of dematting to save a haircut.
Often, yes. Tell us before you book. Anxious dogs go into our quiet morning slots with no other dogs in the room, and we can split a groom across two shorter visits. If your dog is at risk of biting, we will talk through muzzle training or refer you to a vet clinic that grooms under sedation. Extra handling time can add to the price.
Give us 48 hours notice and there is no charge at all. Inside 48 hours, or a no show, is billed at the full price of the service, because that slot could have gone to another dog. If it is a real emergency or extreme weather, call us and we will use our judgment. The full list sits in salon policies.
Curly and non shedding coats do best every four to six weeks. Double coated breeds usually land between eight and twelve weeks with de-shedding in spring and fall. Short coated dogs can stretch further and just come in for nails. We will give you a rebook window at pickup.
How it works
Three steps, one very happy dog
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1
Book
Book online in a couple of taps, or call us with your dog's breed, weight, and last groom date. We will match you with the right groomer and time slot.
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Groom
Drop off, meet your groomer, and agree on the cut. We text you a photo when the blow dry is done so you know the timing.
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Wag home
Pick up a clean, brushed, trimmed dog, plus notes on coat condition and when to rebook. Bandana included, obviously.
Visit us
Find us on Oak Street
Street level on Oak between West 21st and West 22nd, a short walk from the Oak Street bus routes. Metered street parking runs right past the door.
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
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| Tuesday | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Your dog is due for a good day
Tell us the breed and the last groom date, and we will find a slot that suits both of you.