Poodle & Curly Coats
For Poodles, Doodles and similar continuously growing coats. View Poodle and curly-coat grooming prices .
A grooming price is only useful if you know which dog it belongs to.
A 20-pound Poodle and a 20-pound French Bulldog may weigh exactly the same and need completely different appointments. One may require bathing, drying, brushing and a full haircut. The other may need a bath, loose-coat removal and nails.
That is why Rebel Tails organizes dog grooming prices by coat type first, then size and service. Start with the coat below and you’ll land on the pricing that actually fits the work.
A 20-pound Poodle and a 20-pound French Bulldog may weigh exactly the same and need completely different appointments. One may require bathing, drying, brushing and a full haircut. The other may need a bath, loose-coat removal and nails.
That is why Rebel Tails organizes dog grooming prices by coat type first, then size and service. Start with the coat below and you’ll land on the pricing that actually fits the work.
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Breeds: Poodle Type Coat, Double-Coated, Soft Coated or Short Coated
Find the Right Grooming Price by Coat Type
Weight helps determine appointment size. Coat type tells us what kind of work actually needs to happen.
Choose the coat that looks most like your dog’s. Each page shows its own services, weight ranges and current starting prices.
Poodles, Doodles and other continuously growing curly coats that typically need regular coat preparation, clipping or scissor work.
Retrievers, Shepherds, Huskies, Pomeranians, Newfoundlands and similar breeds that usually need bathing, drying, deshedding and natural coat tidying rather than an all-over clip.
Maltese, Havanese, Shih Tzu, Yorkies, Schnauzers and similar coats that may be maintained in shorter practical trims or longer styles.
Labs, Bulldogs, Boxers, Beagles, short-coated Dachshunds and similar breeds that usually need bathing, loose-coat removal, nails and routine hygiene rather than a full haircut.
Same Weight Doesn't Always Mean the Same Grooming Price
How Much Hair Are We Actually Working With?
A dense double coat, a curly haircut coat and a short coat can require very different drying, brushing and finishing time.
A dense double coat, a curly haircut coat and a short coat can require very different drying, brushing and finishing time.
Tangles Can Change the Appointment
Loose coat, light tangling and tight matting require different amounts of preparation and handling.
Loose coat, light tangling and tight matting require different amounts of preparation and handling.
A Tidy-Up Is Not a Full Scissor Finish
A shorter practical groom usually requires less finishing work than a longer haircut with detailed scissoring.
A shorter practical groom usually requires less finishing work than a longer haircut with detailed scissoring.
Some Appointments Need More Than the Standard Slot
Extra coat work or additional handling can increase the amount of time required to complete the groom.
Extra coat work or additional handling can increase the amount of time required to complete the groom.
What Does “Starting at” Mean?
A starting price is the base price for the selected coat type, size and service when the appointment fits the standard scope of that package.
The final price can change when the coat requires substantially more time, extensive de-matting, additional finishing work or extra handling support.
If the expected scope changes, the price should be discussed before additional work is continued.
The final price can change when the coat requires substantially more time, extensive de-matting, additional finishing work or extra handling support.
If the expected scope changes, the price should be discussed before additional work is continued.
Make Sure You're Comparing the Same Kind of Grooming
NEED A BATH?
If no haircut is needed, a bath-and-brush appointment can be a different service — and a different price.
Dog bath and brush service JUST NAILS?
Don't book a full groom when the paws are the only thing that needs attention.
Dog nail trimming and grinding HEAVY SHEDDING?
Dense loose undercoat can require more drying and brushing than a standard bath.
Dog deshedding and blowout service Puppy's First Groom
Introduce your puppy to grooming in a calm and positive environment. Our groomers are trained to make your puppy’s first experience gentle and fun, building a foundation for a lifetime of stress-free grooming.
Matting Solutions: Detangle or Start Fresh
If your dog’s coat is heavily matted, we offer a gentle approach to restore their comfort. We assess each situation individually—while we aim to detangle and preserve the coat whenever possible, sometimes a fresh start with a shave-down is the healthiest and most humane choice.
Skin Therapy
CO2 hydrotherapy was developed for medical treatment for physical rehabilitation purposes, it's 100% natural and safe to use. CO2 hydrotherapy provides not only an ultra cleansing result, but to ppromote circulatory system and self-healing process. Effective with: hotspots, bug bites, dandruff, flaky skin, hairloss, itchiness and enhance immune system.
Flea & Tick Bath
We use a specialized flea and tick shampoo that eliminates pests on contact while soothing irritated skin. This treatment is designed to cleanse, deodorize, and relieve itching caused by infestations.
Matting Changes the Work Before It Changes the Price
A dog can fall into the correct weight and coat category and still need more time than the standard appointment if the coat is tightly tangled.
Light tangles, localized mats and extensive matting are not the same job. Coat condition needs to be assessed before anyone can reliably say how much length can stay or how much additional work will be required.
If you already know the coat is matted, tell us when booking rather than waiting until check-in. Professional de-matting and coat assessment.
Light tangles, localized mats and extensive matting are not the same job. Coat condition needs to be assessed before anyone can reliably say how much length can stay or how much additional work will be required.
If you already know the coat is matted, tell us when booking rather than waiting until check-in. Professional de-matting and coat assessment.
Want a More Useful Estimate Before You Arrive?
Send us four things:
Coat condition may look different once the dog is examined in person, so an advance estimate should still be treated as an estimate.
- Breed or mix
- Approximate weight
- A current photo of the coat
- What you want done — bath, tidy-up, full haircut, deshedding or something else
Coat condition may look different once the dog is examined in person, so an advance estimate should still be treated as an estimate.
Breed Related FAQs
Every service has a set price and an allocated time, which covers the work of one person (either a bather or a groomer). If additional time is required to complete the service or if multiple people are needed to handle uncooperative behavior, an extra charge will apply.
Typically, we charge $1 per additional minute. For example, if the allocated time was 2 hour (120 minutes) but the groomer spent 150 minutes, an extra $30 will be added to the total.
While our grooming packages are comprehensive, please note that additional charges apply for managing a matted coat. Rest assured, we will always inform you of any extra costs before proceeding, either in advance or during our initial consultation.
The approach we take depends largely on how severe the matting is. We utilize a specialized detangling conditioner that can work wonders, allowing us to maintain a quarter-inch length when it initially appears that a full shave is necessary. However, there are cases—unfortunately, more frequent than we would prefer—where shaving is the only viable option, highlighting the importance of a consistent grooming schedule. We are experienced to handle dogs with significant matting, including those that other salons have declined to service. This process can be quite distressing for the pet. In some instances, there may be swelling or bruising beneath the fur, and once circulation improves, it can lead to itching, irritation, and potential skin infections. We are eager to share the right techniques, tools, and products to assist you in maintaining your pet's coat between grooming sessions. While hair will eventually regrow, the bond of trust between your pet and us may diminish if we cause discomfort by tugging at their mats.
It's important to note that some tangles can become solidified matting pretty fast during the coat transition period (9-12 months). We are more than willing to assist you in managing severe matting situations for the first time in your pup's life. However, if you are unable to maintain your dog's coat in sutisfactory condition and cannot adhere to a grooming schedule of at least every 8 weeks, we may not be the best fit for you.
It's important to note that some tangles can become solidified matting pretty fast during the coat transition period (9-12 months). We are more than willing to assist you in managing severe matting situations for the first time in your pup's life. However, if you are unable to maintain your dog's coat in sutisfactory condition and cannot adhere to a grooming schedule of at least every 8 weeks, we may not be the best fit for you.
A Starting Price Should Tell You What You're Paying For
Two dogs can weigh the same and still need very different work. A useful price list shows which service fits your dog, what the starting price covers, and what can change the total.
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START WITH THE COAT
Pick the Right Price Category- Curly, soft, double or short coat
- Weight comes after coat type
- Match the service to the coat
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KNOW WHAT CHANGES IT
Understand the Variables- Coat condition matters
- Detailed styling takes more time
- Extra work can change the total
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COMPARE THE SERVICE
Know What You're Booking- A bath isn't a full groom
- Deshedding needs extra coat work
- Nails can be booked separately
The right price is the one attached to the right service — not simply the lowest number on the page.
Same Weight. Very Different Grooming Bill.
Weight matters, but it cannot tell you the price by itself.
A curly coat that needs a complete haircut, a dense double coat that needs hours of drying and undercoat work, and a short coat that mainly needs a bath can all belong to dogs in the same weight range.
That is why Rebel Tails starts with coat type, then looks at size, service and coat condition.
Choose the Price Page That Matches the Coat
Soft & Growing Coats
For Maltese, Havanese, Shih Tzu, Yorkies and similar coats. View soft-coated dog grooming prices .
Double Coats
For Retrievers, Shepherds, Huskies, Pomeranians and other dense double coats. View double-coated dog grooming prices .
Short Coats
For Labs, Bulldogs, Boxers, Beagles and other short-coated dogs. View short-coated dog grooming prices .
What Can Move the Price Above the Starting Number?
Coat Condition
Light brushing, packed undercoat, localized tangles and extensive matting can require very different amounts of grooming time.
Haircut Detail
A practical shorter groom and a longer scissor-heavy finish are not the same appointment, even on the same dog.
Drying & Coat Work
Dense or shedding coats can require significantly more drying, brushing and undercoat removal than a routine bath.
Additional Time or Support
Some appointments need more coat work or handling time than the standard service slot allows.
Make Sure You're Comparing the Same Kind of Grooming
Two price quotes are not especially useful to compare when one is for a bath and the other includes a full haircut.
Full Haircut
Need bathing, coat preparation and a complete haircut? Read about full-service dog grooming .
Bath & Brush
If the coat does not need clipping, see our dog bath and brush service .
Deshedding
Dense loose undercoat can need a different appointment. Explore our dog deshedding and blowout service .
Nails Only
If the coat is fine and the paws are the only job, book dog nail trimming and grinding .
Matting Changes the Work Before It Changes the Number
A dog can fall into the correct weight and coat category and still require more work than the standard appointment if the coat is tightly tangled.
Light tangles, localized mats and extensive matting are not the same grooming job. Coat condition needs to be assessed before anyone can reliably say how much length can stay or how much additional time may be required.
If you already know the coat is matted, tell us when booking. You can also read about our professional de-matting and coat assessment .
Want a More Useful Estimate Before You Arrive?
“How much to groom my dog?” is a surprisingly difficult question when we know nothing about the dog yet.
Four details make the conversation much more useful:
- Breed or mix
- Approximate weight
- A current photo of the coat
- What you want done — bath, tidy-up, haircut, deshedding or another service
An estimate is still an estimate.
Coat density, tangles and other details can look different once the dog is examined in person. The final service and price should reflect the actual work required at the appointment.
Looking for Cat Grooming Prices?
Cat grooming has its own service structure and should not be priced from the dog coat categories above.
Visit our professional cat grooming service for cat-specific services and current pricing information.
Dog Grooming Prices FAQ
How much does dog grooming cost near Cary?
Rebel Tails organizes grooming prices by coat type, size and service. Choose the appropriate coat category above to see the current starting prices for your dog.
Why isn't there one grooming price for every dog?
Dogs of the same weight can need very different amounts of bathing, drying, brushing, clipping, scissoring or undercoat work. Coat type and selected service therefore matter alongside size.
What does “starting at” mean on a grooming price?
A starting price represents the base price for the selected coat category, size and service when the appointment fits the standard scope. Additional coat work, matting, detailed styling or extra time can change the final total.
Does matting cost extra?
Matting can require additional grooming time beyond the normal service. The amount depends on how tight and widespread the mats are and what grooming approach is appropriate for the coat.
Can I book only a dog nail trim?
Yes. A full grooming appointment is not required when nail care is the only service your dog needs.
Where is Rebel Tails located?
Rebel Tails is located at 1901 NW Cary Parkway, Suite 106, Morrisville, NC 27560, conveniently near Cary.
Know the Coat? You're Already Halfway to the Right Price.
Choose the coat category, check the current starting price and book the service that matches what your dog actually needs.
Still unsure? Send us the breed or mix, approximate weight and a current coat photo before booking.