A matted coat, a shedding-everywhere spring, or a nervous new puppy all lead to the same search: a groomer your dog actually trusts. We compared every Toronto dog groomer with a real Google track record, weighed how many owners rate them and how consistently, and narrowed the field to five. Here is who earns the leash, and how we know.
Short answer: The most-reviewed dog groomer in Toronto is Fur Bar (4.7 stars across 646 Google reviews, the most of any groomer we compared), followed by Dirty Pawz Self-Serve Dog Wash (4.9) and Paws at Fort York (a perfect 5.0). Expect a full groom to run about $60, $150 by size and coat in 2026, or roughly $15, $30 for a self-serve wash you do yourself.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk
FUR BAR
4.7★★★★★646 Google reviews
Fur Bar is a King Street West grooming salon offering a full range of dog and cat grooming, from baths and de-shedding to complete haircuts, with additional locations in North York and Newmarket. Founded by Noah Aychental and Rachel Dombrowsky, it works out of a clean, calm setting built to keep pets relaxed rather than rushed. Groomers send in-progress photos and detailed grooming reports during each appointment, and named groomers handle regulars visit after visit.
What people praise
- Patient, experienced with nervous, sensitive, and long-coated dogs
- In-progress photos and detailed grooming reports during the appointment
- Consistent, named groomers who build a rapport with regulars
- Walk-in nail trims and a coffee-stocked waiting area
Worth knowing
- Closed Mondays
- The grooming area is down a set of stairs, worth noting for dogs with mobility issues
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Our take: Fur Bar has the largest review base of any Toronto groomer we compared, which is why it leads the list. It is a dependable all-rounder for full grooms, anxious pets, and coats that need real attention.
📍844 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1P1, Canada
#2🕑 Open 7 days
Dirty Pawz Self-Serve Dog Wash
4.9★★★★★349 Google reviews
Dirty Pawz runs two Toronto locations, 804 Queen Street East in Leslieville and 529 Adelaide Street West, built around self-serve dog wash stations plus booked, full-service grooming. The self-serve tubs let owners bathe their own dog in about twelve minutes with deep-clean sprayers and blow-dryers, open daily with no appointment needed. Full grooming with groomer Diana is booked ahead and covers everything from tidy-ups to breed cuts, and staff walk first-timers through the wash machines step by step.
What people praise
- Highest rating on the list at 4.9
- The only true self-serve dog wash here, open daily with no appointment
- Owner and groomer patient with skittish and rescue dogs
- Diana's full grooms praised for detail on high-maintenance coats
Worth knowing
- Full grooming books up; ask about booking the service directly rather than the full-groom queue
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Our take: The highest-rated shop here and the only one with self-serve stations. It ranks second only because Fur Bar has more reviews, a great pick whether you want to wash your own dog or hand a full groom to Diana.
📍804 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H7, Canada
#3🕑 Open 7 days
Paws at Fort York
5.0★★★★★215 Google reviews
Paws at Fort York is a downtown grooming and pet-care studio in the Fort York and CityPlace area, offering dog and cat grooming alongside training, pet sitting, boarding, and canine CPR and first-aid courses. Groomers such as Iris and Tessa handle everything from puppy first-grooms to specialty coats like Samoyeds, Pomeranians, and Cocker Spaniels. The team offers a pre-appointment visit so nervous dogs can get familiar with the space before their groom.
What people praise
- Perfect 5.0 rating across the board
- Strong with puppies and first grooms, including a familiarization visit and videos
- Breed specialists for Samoyeds, Pomeranians, and matted rescue coats
- Patient, thoughtful aftercare tips for senior and nervous dogs
Worth knowing
- Smaller review base than the two names above it
- A busy downtown studio that books up ahead
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Our take: The only perfect 5.0 on the list, we rank it third on proven review volume, not quality, since its 215 ratings trail the leaders. It is the strongest choice for puppies and specialty breeds.
📍215 Fort York Blvd #7B, Toronto, ON M5V 4A2, Canada
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk
Dog World Resort & Spa
4.8★★★★★224 Google reviews
Dog World Resort & Spa is a downtown pet resort on Camden Street that combines grooming, doggy daycare with indoor and outdoor off-leash space, and a curated boutique under one roof. It positions itself as a luxury destination for dogs and cats, with trained handlers in every playroom and daycare report cards for pickup. The grooming side handles first-timers and matted coats, from labradoodles to mastiff mixes, in a spotless, central setting.
What people praise
- Grooming, daycare, and a boutique in one downtown location
- Patient with anxious, rescue, and first-time dogs
- Daycare report cards and trained handlers in every playroom
- Praised for careful work on matted and specialty coats
Worth knowing
- A recent reviewer noted a groom ran longer with uneven results, so confirm timing when you book
- Closed Sundays
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Our take: A full resort for owners who want grooming and daycare in one place. It ranks fourth on review volume and recency, and suits anyone who values the daycare-plus-grooming combination.
📍23 Camden St, Toronto, ON M5V 1S8, Canada
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk
Pet Spa Toronto
4.7★★★★★250 Google reviews
Pet Spa Toronto is a downtown grooming studio on Jarvis Street run by owner-groomer Dan, offering full grooming, baths, and nail trims for both dogs and cats. Reviews describe him as experienced and calm with anxious and rescue animals, and skilled in specialty techniques like hand-stripping for terrier coats, even finishing nail trims that a vet could not. Booking runs through an online scheduler.
What people praise
- Owner-groomer experienced and patient with nervous and rescue dogs
- Grooms cats as well as dogs, including gentle baths and nail trims
- Hand-stripping and specialty terrier-coat work
- Calm, successful nail trims where others struggled
Worth knowing
- Some reviewers report the final price differed from the phone quote, or a groom finished faster than expected, confirm price and timing when you book
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Our take: A skilled owner-groomer with a genuine feel for cats and terrier coats. It carries more reviews than the two picks above it but ranks fifth because its rating and recent consistency sit just behind, confirm the price and time you want up front.
📍122 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M5B 2B5, Canada
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Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Toronto groomers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.
How much does dog grooming cost in Toronto? (2026)
Toronto grooming prices depend mostly on your dog’s size and coat, how matted or shed-out it is, the cut you want, and any add-ons like de-matting or teeth. Self-serve washes cost far less than a full drop-off groom. Here are current 2026 ranges for the most common services:
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Self-serve dog wash (per visit) | $15, $30 |
| Bath, brush & tidy | $40, $70 |
| Full groom, small dog | $60, $90 |
| Full groom, medium dog | $75, $110 |
| Full groom, large / double-coated dog | $90, $150+ |
| Nail trim (walk-in) | $12, $25 |
| De-matting / de-shedding add-on | $20, $60+ |
Ranges compiled July 2026 from Thumbtack, HomeGuide, and Toronto grooming salons’ published service menus. Prices vary by breed, coat condition, and add-ons, always confirm the quote for your dog’s size and coat before drop-off.
Serving dogs across Toronto
The groomers above cover the downtown core and beyond, including King West, Liberty Village, Leslieville, Fort York and CityPlace, the Entertainment District, Moss Park, Queen West, Riverdale, and The Beaches, with Fur Bar reaching into North York and Newmarket. Searching for a dog groomer near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.
What to ask before you book a groomer
- Are your groomers experienced with my dog’s breed and coat type?
- How do you handle anxious, senior, or first-time dogs?
- What’s included in a full groom, and which services (de-matting, nails, teeth) cost extra?
- How long will the groom take, and can I get updates or photos during it?
- What’s the price for my dog’s size and coat, confirmed before you start?
- Do you offer a self-serve wash, or drop-off grooming only?
Frequently asked questions
How did you choose these dog groomers?
We started from every dog groomer in Toronto with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.
Are these rankings paid?
No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.
How often is this updated?
The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.
How much does dog grooming cost in Toronto?
A full groom typically runs $60 to $150 depending on your dog’s size and coat, with de-matting and other add-ons on top. A self-serve wash you do yourself costs roughly $15 to $30. See the cost table above and confirm the quote before drop-off.
Which of these offer a self-serve dog wash?
Dirty Pawz Self-Serve Dog Wash is the only true self-serve option here, with wash stations open daily and no appointment needed. It also offers booked, full-service grooming, as do the other four listings.
How often should I have my dog groomed?
It depends on the coat. Long or double-coated breeds often need a full groom every 4 to 8 weeks, while short-haired dogs may only need occasional baths and nail trims. Ask your groomer what schedule suits your dog.
The bottom line
Fur Bar is the safe default for most Toronto owners on sheer proven track record, Dirty Pawz is the pick if you’d rather wash your own dog or want the highest rating, and Paws at Fort York is the strongest choice for puppies and specialty breeds. Whoever you book, confirm the price for your dog’s size and coat before drop-off.
