Bath & Tidy.
Bath, blow-dry, brush, nails & tidy — the in-between visit between full grooms. Great for short coats and quick freshen-ups.
from £30
45–75 minutes
The detail
What's involved in a bath & tidy.
A bath and tidy is the lighter, quicker option between full grooms. Perfect for short-coated breeds, dogs who've been on a muddy walk, or anyone whose coat doesn't yet need a full clip but could really do with a clean and a tidy round the face, feet and rear.
We bathe with a breed-appropriate shampoo, towel and blow-dry properly (no damp dogs going home), brush the coat out, trim nails, give the face and feet a quick tidy, and check the ears. The whole appointment is usually 45 to 75 minutes.
If you book a bath and tidy and we spot something during the appointment — a small mat behind the ear, nails that turned out to need more work, an ear that needs a proper clean — we'll mention it before doing anything extra. No surprises on the bill.
Small dogs from £30, medium from £40, large or doodles from £50. Often the right choice for a Cocker Spaniel between full grooms, or a Labrador after the lake.
What's included
Every bath & tidy includes:
- Warm bath with breed-appropriate shampoo
- Towel & blow-dry
- Brush-through
- Nail trim
- Face & feet tidy
- Quick ear check
Pricing
45–75 minutes.
- Small dogs from £30
- Medium dogs from £40
- Large dogs / doodles from £50
Surcharges where applicable — matted coats from £10 · nervous, anxious or reactive dogs +£10–£20. Full price guide.
Frequently asked
About bath & tidy
How is a bath and tidy different from a full groom?
No body clip or scissor finish. We bathe, dry, brush out, tidy face/feet/rear, do nails and ears — but we don't take length off the body. About £10 cheaper per size tier and ~30 minutes quicker.
Will the coat be smelling fresh?
Yes. We pick a shampoo for the coat type — gentle on skin, properly cleansing for muddy dogs, brightening for white coats. Towel and blow-dry leaves the coat fluffy, not damp.
Is this a good option for puppies after their intro groom?
Often yes — for short-coated puppies who've outgrown the puppy first groom but don't yet need a full body clip, a bath and tidy is a sensible step.
More general questions on the full FAQ page.
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Book a bath & tidy for your dog
Keith likes a quick chat first — coat, age, any nerves — so he can pick the right slot.
Or email keith@keithsk9care.co.uk