Full grooms, baths, de-shedding, nail trims, a mobile van and two places to wash your trail dog yourself. Eight Bend options with real prices, hours and policies, plus what cheatgrass, river days and winter de-icer mean for your dog’s coat.
By All Things Bend · Updated October 23, 2026 · Every groomer checked on its own website
High-desert grass above the Deschutes River, the kind that sends seeds home in your dog’s coat. Photo: BLM Oregon & Washington (public domain).
Quick picks by what your dog needs
A doodle that needs a cut, a husky blowing coat, a shepherd covered in river mud and a cat are four different searches. Tap one and the groomer list below narrows to match.
Hours, booking and published starting prices, from each business’s own site. Size bands differ from shop to shop, so treat prices as ranges and confirm when you book.
Listed by how much they do, from full-service salons to wash-it-yourself tubs.
Full-service salon + self-wash · Westside
Muddy Paws Bathhouse
The one place in Bend that does full grooms and a staffed self-wash under one roof.
Full grooms & doodles
Wash it yourself
Nervous or senior dog
Walk-in nails & baths
Prices posted online
Muddy Paws calls itself Bend’s premier grooming salon since 2011 and books one-on-one, non-overlapping appointments. Bend Pet Express bought it from its longtime owner, and the Source Weekly reported that the name, services, staff and location were staying the same. The self-wash bays come with shampoo, ear cleaner, brushes, towels, dryers and aprons, and staff clean up afterward.
A small, calm salon where the owner does the grooming herself.
Full grooms & doodles
Nervous or senior dog
Certified groomer Terri Miller has 20+ years of experience, finished a certified grooming program in Indianapolis and managed a salon for a national pet retailer before taking over Pet Salon of Bend from its previous owner, Kayie. Appointments are one-on-one and booked by phone.
Nervous dogs, dogs with a bad grooming history, and cats.
Full grooms & doodles
Nervous or senior dog
Cat grooming
Prices posted online
Founded in 2025 by Kristen Christensen and Jessica Stryker, Paws & Purrs says all staff are CPR and Fear Free certified, every appointment is one-on-one, schedules are never overbooked and cage time is kept short. It offers a free “Meet & Treat” visit for nervous dogs and puppies before the first groom.
Owners who want the same groomer every visit, big dogs included.
Full grooms & doodles
Nervous or senior dog
Prices posted online
A women-owned studio that keeps things quiet and appointment-only, with one-on-one attention and the same groomer every time. Its site says it welcomes big dogs too, from a Pomeranian to a Great Dane.
All-breed salon with walk-ins · Eastside off Hwy 20
Clean Mutts & Puppy Cuts
Early drop-offs, quick walk-in nail trims and baths, and budget-friendly packages.
Full grooms & doodles
Walk-in nails & baths
Nervous or senior dog
Prices posted online
Owner and stylist Shaina Tapia opened Clean Mutts in 2011 after starting in grooming in 1995. The shop says it never overbooks, allows extra appointment time, has a fully fenced back yard and guarantees its work for one week. It is behind Auto Kings, in the same plaza as Deschutes Property Management.
Dogs who hate car rides, kennels or busy salons, and owners short on time.
Mobile van
Nervous or senior dog
Full grooms & doodles
Prices posted online
Bark & Bath grooms one dog at a time in a self-contained van, with no cages and no need for your water or power. It says it has groomed in Central Oregon since 2014, with 20+ years of mobile grooming experience behind it.
Address
Mobile; serves Bend now, with Redmond, Prineville and Sisters listed as coming soon
Hours
By appointment; its site says weekend slots go fast
A quick post-trail wash or nail trim on the east side, seven days a week.
Wash it yourself
Walk-in nails & baths
The Dog Wash is at the Eastside store only, across from the Forum Shopping Center behind Wells Fargo on Highway 20. You can wash your dog yourself or have staff do it. They don’t cut or trim fur, and say so plainly: nails, teeth and clean fur are the focus.
Weekday appointments on the east side, booked online.
Full grooms & doodles
Books through a Square appointments page that lists its address, hours and email (centraloregonpetgrooming@gmail.com). Its service menu lives inside the booking flow, so check what’s offered there or call.
Most Bend dogs need a mix: a self-wash after a muddy weekend, and a professional groom a few times a year or every few weeks for curly coats.
Salon
Full groom from about $80
Haircuts, breed trims, de-shedding with salon dryers and undercoat rakes
Bend salons lean one-on-one: Muddy Paws, Paws & Purrs, Grooming at First and The Pet Salon of Bend all say so
Expect a 2–3 hour drop-off for a full groom and 1–1.5 hours for a bath (Muddy Paws’ averages)
Pick it for: doodles, poodles, matted coats, big double coats that need a real blow-out.
Mobile van
$120–$280 at Bark & Bath
The van parks at your house; no car ride, kennel or waiting room
One dog at a time, and the van brings its own water and power
Costs more than a salon for the same service
Pick it for: anxious, senior or car-sick dogs, multi-dog homes, busy weeks.
Self-service dog wash
$20 for 30 minutes at Muddy Paws
Raised tubs, shampoo, brushes, towels and dryers; staff clean up
Muddy Paws (westside) or Bend Pet Express (eastside, 9–5 daily)
No haircuts, but both trim nails
Pick it for: post-hike mud, river days, short coats. Dry a thick double coat all the way down to the skin before you leave.
Camp days in the Deschutes National Forest mean pine needles, sap and dust in the coat. Cold Springs Campground off Hwy 242. Photo: U.S. Forest Service (public domain).
What Bend dog life does to a coat
Trail seeds, river water, snow, de-icer and dry air: here’s what each one means for grooming, and when to call the vet instead.
Cheatgrass, foxtails and burrs after trail days
The City of Bend’s cheatgrass fact sheet says mature seeds readily work into clothing and are “frequently a problem in dogs ears and noses.” After any walk through dry grass, check paws (between the toes), ears, nose, eyes and belly, and pull out any seeds you can see. Feathered feet and long ear hair catch the most.
Groomer fix: ask for a foot or pad trim. Muddy Paws offers a foot trim as an add-on to a bath for dogs that pick up “snow, mud, sap, or cheatgrass.” Keep leg feathers and the area under the ears short through summer.
Vet, not groomer: sudden head shaking, pawing at the face, a fit of sneezing, a squinting eye or nonstop paw licking can mean a seed has lodged. The San Francisco SPCA says embedded foxtails need a vet.
Photo: BLM Oregon & Washington (public domain).
Snowballs in paws and de-icer salt
The ASPCA’s cold-weather advice: remove snowballs from between the foot pads, wash and dry feet and belly after walks to remove ice, salt and chemicals, use pet-friendly ice melt at home, and remember that ice melts can be dangerous if licked off paws.
Groomer fix: a tidy-up on long-haired dogs. The ASPCA suggests trimming long coats to cut down on clinging ice balls and de-icer, but never shaving down to the skin in winter. A paw balm add-on (Muddy Paws uses Musher’s Secret) helps cracked pads.
Photo: All Things Bend photo library.
River and lake swims
A Deschutes float or a lake day leaves a double coat wet for hours. Muddy Paws lists letting a wet coat dry without brushing among the causes of matting, and warns that trapped moisture under mats can breed mold, fungus or bacteria.
At home: rinse, towel, then brush out armpits, behind the ears and under the collar or harness once dry. At the groomer: a bath with a full blow-out gets a thick undercoat properly dry.
Dry high-desert skin
Bathing more isn’t the fix for flaky skin. The ASPCA says washing too often can strip essential oils and make dry, flaky skin more likely, especially in cold spells. Muddy Paws stocks hypoallergenic and oatmeal shampoos and will use a medicated shampoo your vet prescribed.
Allergies, skin infections and very oily or dry skin all change how often a dog should be bathed; Muddy Paws defers to your veterinarian on those.
Spring and fall shedding
Double coats shed the undercoat hardest at seasonal changes, when you may notice a dog “blowing coat,” per Muddy Paws. The Pet Salon of Bend calls out de-shedding for huskies, shepherds and “Bend’s shedding seasons.”
Groomer fix: a de-shed bath and blow-out with undercoat rakes, such as Muddy Paws’ Release package ($35–$55 on top of a full-service bath) or Clean Mutts’ “Shedless” ($80 an hour). Between visits, brush daily.
How often to groom, by coat type
Starting points from Bend groomers’ own advice. Trail and river dogs need more baths; dogs with skin conditions should follow the vet.
Curly, drop or “non-shedding” coats
Doodles, poodles, shih tzus, Havanese
Bath
About monthly
Groom
Full groom every 4–8 weeks
At home
Line-comb to the skin; these coats mat fastest
Source: Muddy Paws FAQ; Pet Salon of Bend FAQ
Double coats
Huskies, shepherds, Aussies, goldens, labs
Bath
Every 2–3 months
Groom
Tidy or de-shed, usually no full haircut
At home
Daily brushing is “top priority”
Source: Muddy Paws FAQ
Short, smooth or wiry coats
Boxers, pit bulls, vizslas, Frenchies
Bath
Every few months
Groom
Bath, nails and ears
At home
They still shed; a rubber brush helps
Source: Muddy Paws FAQ and pricing
Oily coats or outdoor dogs
Trail and river dogs
Bath
Every few weeks, up to weekly for very active dogs
Groom
Depends on coat
At home
Brush to spread oils
Source: Muddy Paws FAQ
Short coats still need baths, nails and ears. Photo: The Pet Salon of Bend.
Full groom vs. bath-and-brush
Bend salons use three levels. Muddy Paws’ FAQ spells them out: a bath (bath, brush, nails and ears) for dogs like labs and boxers; a tidy (bath plus a perimeter trim of leg feathers, belly and sanitary area) for goldens and Bernese; and a groom (full haircut) for doodles and shih tzus. Paws & Purrs, Grooming at First and Clean Mutts use similar tiers. “Full groom” doesn’t mean exactly the same thing everywhere, so ask what’s included.
Doodles and continuously growing coats
Curly coats can mat close to the skin while the surface looks fine. The Pet Salon of Bend suggests a full groom every 4–8 weeks for doodles, poodles and shih tzus. If you want to keep a longer coat, ask your groomer to show you how to line-comb to the skin. If the coat is badly matted, a shorter “fresh start” cut is often kinder than hours of de-matting; Muddy Paws says it won’t de-mat excessively matted coats.
Double-coated dogs
Huskies, shepherds, Aussies, goldens and labs usually do better with bathing, a full blow-out and de-shedding than with a shave. Muddy Paws books them as baths or tidies, not full haircuts. Ask before any major cut.
Matted coats
Mats pull on the skin and can hide sores, trapped foxtails and parasites, Muddy Paws and Paws & Purrs both warn. Tell the salon when you book. Matting fees are posted at Muddy Paws ($25 or $50), Paws & Purrs ($20–$40+) and Grooming at First ($15 per 15 minutes).
Puppies: start before they desperately need a haircut
Muddy Paws suggests starting soon after the initial vaccinations, usually around 12 weeks, with a bath, blow-dry and brush-out and only a light trim around eyes, paws and rear. The Pet Salon of Bend has a go-at-their-pace Puppy’s First Groom, and Paws & Purrs offers a Meet & Treat visit first. At home, handle paws, ears and face often so the groomer isn’t the first to touch them.
Nail trims
Long nails change how a dog stands and walks. If you don’t trim at home, walk-in nail trims are $11 at Clean Mutts and $25 at Muddy Paws ($20 with a self-wash), and Bend Pet Express trims nails at its Dog Wash. Very long nails usually need several small trims rather than one big one.
Booking lead times and the Bend grooming calendar
Muddy Paws says baths usually book a few days to a couple of weeks out, while grooms can book up to a couple of months out depending on the season, and it asks clients to plan ahead for the holidays. Bark & Bath says its weekend slots go fast.
SpringUndercoats let go. Book a de-shed for double coats and start the post-hike seed checks as grass grows tall.
SummerRiver and lake season. Self-washes after swims; trim feet and leg feathers while cheatgrass and foxtails are dry and sharp.
FallThe second big shed. Book your holiday groom now, while there are still openings.
HolidaysThe busiest stretch. Pre-book your next appointment at checkout so you aren’t scrambling in December.
WinterRinse de-icer off paws, pick out snowballs, and ask for a tidy rather than a shave.
Bend tip: the easiest way to get holiday and weekend slots is to rebook before you leave. Muddy Paws requires 24 hours’ notice to cancel and can charge up to the full price for late changes or no-shows.
What drives the price
Weight. Bend salons bill by size class: Muddy Paws and Bark & Bath weigh dogs into six bands from under 10 lb to 121 lb+.
Coat type. Long, curly, wiry and thick double coats cost more than short smooth coats because brushing and drying take longer.
Service level. Bath, tidy or full haircut. Breed-standard cuts cost extra at Muddy Paws.
Coat condition. Matting and heavy shedding add fees at most shops.
Handling. Extra time, a second groomer or a quiet room are priced add-ons at Muddy Paws ($15–$25); Grooming at First’s special handling starts at $15.
Where it happens. Mobile costs more than a salon; a self-wash costs least.
From each business’s posted price list, October 23, 2026. The Pet Salon of Bend and Central Oregon Pet Grooming quote by phone or in booking.
Questions to ask before you book
Handling and kennel time
Is my dog groomed one-on-one, or are other dogs in the room?
Will my dog be crated, and for how long before and after?
How do you dry: kennel dryer, hand dryer or towel?
What do you do if my dog gets too stressed to finish?
Sedation and health
Do you accept dogs on vet-prescribed calming medication, and do you need to know the dose?
Do you groom dogs with fleas, in heat, or recovering from surgery? (Muddy Paws turns away dogs in heat or with fleas or lice.)
What happens if you find a tick, a hot spot or a lump?
Don’t give your dog sedating medication for grooming unless your veterinarian prescribed it for that purpose.
Vaccines and paperwork
Which vaccine records do you need? Muddy Paws asks for current rabies records before booking.
Is there an intake form or service agreement to sign first?
What’s your cancellation and late policy?
Deschutes County requires dogs 6 months and older to be licensed, which takes a vet’s rabies certificate.
The groom itself
What exactly is included in a bath, tidy and full groom?
How do you decide between de-matting and a shorter cut, and what does it cost?
Can I bring a photo of the cut I want, or my own vet-prescribed shampoo?
How often should my dog come back?
Anxious or reactive dogs
Say so when you book. Paws & Purrs is Fear Free certified and offers a Meet & Treat visit; Bark & Bath grooms in a van at your home with no cages; Muddy Paws has a separate quiet room and an “Extra Hands” option, and says that if its salon isn’t the right fit it will discuss alternatives such as a quieter salon or mobile grooming. Asking for a short first visit, just a bath or nail trim, is reasonable anywhere.
What to tell the groomer when booking
Breed or mix, age and rough weight
Coat length and any known matting
The service or cut you want, and a recent photo
Date of the last groom
Medical or mobility issues and medications
Bite history or touchy spots (feet, ears, rear)
Fleas, ticks, hot spots or skin problems
Rabies vaccination record
Frequently asked questions
How much does dog grooming cost in Bend?
Bend groomers price by weight and coat. Published 2026 price lists put a full groom at $80 to $220 at Bend salons depending on size and coat (Clean Mutts starts at $80; Muddy Paws runs $110 to $220), and $120 to $280 for the Bark & Bath mobile van. Baths start around $35 to $55 at salons. Matting, special handling and add-ons cost extra. A self-wash at Muddy Paws is $20 for 30 minutes.
Where can I wash my dog myself in Bend?
Muddy Paws Bathhouse on SW Century Drive has staffed self-wash bays with shampoo, brushes, towels and dryers ($20 for 30 minutes or $30 for an hour, walk-ins welcome). Bend Pet Express runs a Dog Wash at its Eastside store on NE Windy Knolls Drive, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, where you can wash your dog yourself or have staff do it.
Is there a mobile dog groomer in Bend?
Yes. Bark & Bath Bend grooms one dog at a time in a self-contained van parked at your home, with no cages, and books online. It serves Bend now and lists Redmond, Prineville and Sisters as coming soon.
Which Bend groomers take cats?
Paws & Purrs Grooming has a cat-only grooming room and grooms cats on Thursdays, when no dogs are groomed, and on Mondays. Muddy Paws does not groom cats and refers cat owners to Jeff Perks (carlitosgroomroom@gmail.com). Bend Pet Express asks you to call about cat services.
How far ahead should I book a groomer in Bend?
Muddy Paws says baths usually book a few days to a couple of weeks out and grooms can book up to a couple of months out depending on the season, and recommends planning ahead for the holidays. If you want a fresh cut before Thanksgiving or Christmas, book in early fall, and pre-book your next visit at checkout.
How often should I get my doodle groomed?
The Pet Salon of Bend suggests a full groom every 4 to 8 weeks for doodles, poodles and shih tzus, and Muddy Paws recommends about monthly baths for curly coats because they collect dirt and mat faster. Brushing all the way to the skin between visits matters as much as the appointment.
Should I shave my husky or golden retriever for summer?
Bend groomers generally steer double-coated dogs toward bathing, de-shedding and a perimeter tidy instead of a shave. Muddy Paws books goldens and similar coats as a “tidy” rather than a full haircut. Ask your groomer before any big cut, and see your vet about heat or skin concerns.
What do Bend groomers require before the first appointment?
Expect to share your dog’s health and behavior history and proof of rabies vaccination. Muddy Paws asks for current rabies records and a signed client agreement; Paws & Purrs uses an online intake form. Deschutes County also requires dogs 6 months and older to be licensed, which takes a rabies certificate from a vet.
What should I do about cheatgrass or foxtails after a hike?
Check your dog’s paws, ears, nose, eyes and belly after every walk in dry grass and pull out any seeds you can see. The City of Bend notes that mature cheatgrass seeds often end up in dogs’ ears and noses. Shaking the head, pawing at the face, sudden sneezing or licking a paw can mean a seed is lodged; that is a job for a vet, not a groomer.
