How much should I charge someone to wash their 5 dogs weekly?

Question

3 Labs, 1 Beagle and a mutt

All of the dogs are in the house. The only reason I suggested washing them once a week is to cut down on the odor plus the fact that when they are outside, they have the run of a field and get very dirty. What about washing them with a soapless shampoo once a week?

Answer 1

That's too frequent to bathe them. It will strip their coats & skin of essential oils.
A monthly bath should suffice, IF needed. I'd keep track of your time and decise how much it is worth. Also depends on if you have to supply hot water, dog shampoo, coat conditioners, etc.

Answer 2

You should never wash the dogs every week. If you must, just get the mud off of it( only charge 1-3 dollars), but when you do charge at least $20 for the Labs, $15 for the beagle, and depending on the size of the mutt, only $10 for a small dog and $20 for a large dog. Also if you have to buy the shampoo, factor in how much you used on each dog.
e.g. large dog extra $1.50, small dog .50

Answer 3

I would probably charge about $10 per dog and just make sure you do a good job. The local dog groomer here only charges $15 and she uses really good shampoo and clipps their nails and cleans their ears out. Thats for a Blue Heeler size dog which is similar size to a lab.

Answer 4

First I would not wash a dog weekly, it dries out their skin. I would charge 10 bucks per dog though plus the cost of the dog shampoo.

Answer 5

dogs should not be washed on a weekly basis, you will be washing all the natural oils out of there coat that help keep there coat waterproof so to speak.
If they smell they should be using a dry shampoo or wiped with the dog wipes to keep them smelling clean. my vet charges 25 per dog based on a lab size, they wash do nail every thing really.

Answer 6

You should advise them that washing the dogs weekly strippes their coat of it's natural oils and will cause dry skin. They should only be bathing them once a month. How much you charge is up to you plus it depends on what other services you can add (ear washing, nail clipping, thereputic grooming, brushing, de-matting, ect.)

Answer 7

first is this a business???
I'm a prfessional groomer and I'm considered cheap.
I charge $20 -$40 per dog depending on size and the trouble it may be but this includes scent galnds being cleaned, toenails, bath, conditioner, blowdry, and brush but make sure you use a curry brushon the shorthair dogs.
I did go to school for grooming the others in my area just work in vets and just to bath and throwin a cage to dry cost at least $30

Answer 8

You should not wash dogs weekly with soap. It is too much, and it is unhealthy for their coats and skin. I would say monthly at most. And if they're caked in mud, maybe just try to rinse them, with just warm water.
But, I would charge about $20 per dog, if you are just bathing them.

Answer 9

First of all, how old are you.If your
10-14years old charge them maybe $15 weekly
15-18- maybe $25 weekly.
19 or older $28 through $35

Answer 10

First I suggest that no one washed their dog weekly. It is bad for their skin and coat. I would ask some groomers what they charge for a simple bath.