73 King St. W., Unit 102 Kitchener, ON N2G 1A7(226) 317-0628
kitchener@themoderndog.ca
Professional Spa & Pampering

Dog Grooming in Kitchener

Careful, gentle styling that puts your dog's comfort first. Organic pH-balanced shampoos, no high-heat drying boxes, and individual handling from start to finish. Prices are published by weight, so you know the cost before you book rather than after.

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Freshly groomed dog after a full groom at The Modern Dog Kitchener

What you get

Organic Shampoos

Organic, skin-soothing oatmeal or hypoallergenic shampoos that lock in moisture, with no artificial dyes and no harsh sulfates.

Gentle Dry & Brush

No high-heat drying boxes here. We use hand-held dryers and brush protocols matched to your dog's coat type, which avoids hot spots and skin irritation.

Nail & Ear Health

Nails are trimmed and can be ground smooth to protect your floors and their paws. Ears are cleaned and checked carefully for redness or sensitivity.

Sanitary & Tidy Cuts

Quick tidy trims around the belly, paws and tail pads keep the coat clean and stop painful tangling between full grooms.

The grooming menu

Full groom

Bath, dry, brush-out, breed-appropriate haircut, nails and ears. From $80.

Bath & brush

Warm bath, blow-dry, brush-out, ear cleaning, sanitary trim and nails. From $70.

Nail trim

A quick clip and smooth-down to protect your floors and their paws. $20.

Puppy introduction

A gentle first grooming experience built for nervous pups. $55 up to 15 lbs.

How a grooming visit works

  1. 1

    Check the price, then book

    Grooming runs by appointment. Find your dog's weight on the pricing page to see the exact cost, then ring (226) 317-0628 or email kitchener@themoderndog.ca to get them in.

  2. 2

    Drop off, or pair it with daycare

    You can bring your dog in just for their appointment, or add a spa session at daycare drop-off so it all happens in one trip.

  3. 3

    Gentle, individual handling

    One dog at a time, hand-held dryers, organic shampoos, and a groomer who works at your dog's pace rather than the clock's.

  4. 4

    Home clean and calm

    We will tell you what we noticed about their coat, skin, nails and ears, and what to keep an eye on before the next visit.

Grooming prices at a glance

Puppy intro (up to 15 lbs)
$55
Bath & brush
$70 to $140 by weight
Full groom
$80 to $160 by weight
Touch-up between grooms
$40 to $70
Nail clip or grind
$20
Blueberry facial
$25
Booking
By appointment, call or email
Cancellations
24 hours notice, or 50% of the service is charged

Prices are set by your dog's weight, not by breed guesswork, and every rate is published on the pricing page. All prices exclude tax. Every bath and brush is booked as a full groom so there is time set aside if a groom turns out to be needed because of matting.

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Got Questions?

Dog Grooming questions

A bath, dry, brush-out, a breed-appropriate haircut, plus nails and ears. If your dog needs less than that, a bath and brush covers a warm bath, blow-dry, brush-out and a scent finish, and a nail trim can be booked on its own.
It depends on your dog's weight, and every rate is published so you can work it out before you call. A bath and brush runs from $70 for a dog under 10 lbs up to $140 for a dog over 121 lbs. A full groom, which adds a haircut, runs from $80 up to $160. A puppy intro for a dog under 15 lbs is $55, and a touch-up between full grooms is $40 to $70. All prices exclude tax.
Organic, skin-soothing oatmeal or hypoallergenic shampoos, chosen for the coat and skin in front of us. They lock in moisture and contain no artificial dyes or harsh sulfates.
No. We use hand-held blow dryers and brush protocols matched to your dog's coat type, which avoids the hot spots and skin irritation that forced-air drying boxes can cause.
Yes. Add a spa session at drop-off and your dog gets their groom and a day of play in the same visit, which saves you a second trip across town.
Yes. The puppy introduction is a gentle first grooming experience built specifically for nervous pups, so their first time being handled, bathed and dried is a calm one. It is $55 for a puppy up to 15 lbs, and it suits puppies around two to five months old. For a puppy over 15 lbs, give us a call and we will price it.
So the time is there if we need it. Coats hide matting, and if a brush-out turns into a groom halfway through, we would rather already have the slot than send your dog home half finished. You are charged for the service your dog actually gets.
A nail clip or grind is $20, ear cleaning $20, teeth brushing $20, a blueberry facial to lift tear and beard stains $25, and a hypoallergenic shampoo for sensitive skin $15. Hand scissoring is $25 and dematting is $30 where a coat needs it. If your dog has met a skunk, the removal shampoo is $50 and needs up to an hour of extra time, so please do not wash them before you bring them in.

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Dog Daycare

All-day supervised play in playrooms matched by size and play style, with structured rest and air exchanged every 17 minutes.

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Dog Boarding

Overnight stays with a full day of daycare included, orthopedic cots, and staff on site around the clock.

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Ready to book dog grooming?

Start with a meet & greet. It is $39 per pup and includes a full day of daycare, so you can see the facility, meet the handlers, and make sure it is the right fit before you commit to anything.

Book a Meet & GreetCall (226) 317-0628