Treat Your Furry Friend: Premium Dog Grooming in Boston

Choose the Urban Hound Spa for personalized service and lasting client relationships. Our team, with more than 40 years of combined expertise, ensures a top-quality dog grooming experience.

Why choose the Urban Hound spa for dog grooming?

At the Urban Hound spa, we prioritize personal connections and strong client relationships. The safety and well-being of your dog is our highest priority. Our proactive care extends to promptly notifying you of any changes in your pet’s behavior and taking immediate action if we notice any abnormalities in your dog’s coat, skin, or other areas. We maintain transparency by consulting with owners regarding issues such as matted and impacted hair, and we will never shave a dog without first discussing and obtaining written permission from owners.

call or text 617-297-6275 to book an appointment.

Dog Grooming Packages

The Urban Hound spa offers comprehensive grooming packages tailored to meet every dog’s needs. Each service includes thorough care such as nail trimming, tearless blueberry-vanilla facial scrub, and gentle ear cleaning. Our Puppy Grooming 101 package is ideal for introducing young dogs to grooming, with tips for home adjustment. Enhance any service with our upgrade service, which includes nail smoothing, teeth brushing, and paw cream for added comfort.

Prices vary depending on breed, size, temperament, coat condition, and complexity of the cut.
Mat-removal fees are $1.50 per minute, and we require any client whose dog needs to be shaved to sign the matted release waiver.

Dog Bath Package

Bath: Thorough cleaning using highest-quality shampoo and conditioner
Nail Trim: Professional trimming, as short as possible
Facial: Tearless blueberry-vanilla facial scrub
Ear Cleaning: Gentle and thorough dog ear cleaning with non-alcoholic witch hazel/aloe vera cleanser

Dog Haircut Package

Bath: Thorough cleaning using highest-quality shampoo and conditioner
Haircut: Customized haircut to suit your dog’s breed and your personal preference
Nail Trim: Professional trimming, as short as possible
Facial: Tearless blueberry and vanilla facial scrub
Ear Cleaning: Gentle and thorough dog ear cleaning with non-alcoholic witch hazel/aloe vera cleanser

Upgrade Package - $15

Nail Smoothing: A gentle alternative to clipping that leaves nails smooth and rounded
Teeth Brushing: Helps maintain your dog’s dental hygiene and freshens their breath
Paw Cream: Moisturizes and protects your dog’s paw pads for added comfort and health

Deluxe Upgrade - $30

Les Pooch vitamin-enriched shampoo
Les Pooch deep conditioning crème rinse
Hydra chamomile-enhanced, extra-soft facial scrub
Aloe vera infused paw scrub
Nail dremmeling
Teeth brushing
Paw lotion

À La Carte

Nail dremmeling (with bath or haircut), $10

Teeth brushing, $10

Sanitary trim (with bath), $5

Face trim (with bath), $5-$10

Walk-in nail trim, $25

Fizzy paw soak, $20

Tea tree oil and seaweed-extract soothes itchy, irritated paws, moisturizes pads, and treats yeast concerns

Les Pooch medicated shampoo, $10

Calms irritation, clears dandruff, and treats yeast and fungal concerns

Deep-conditioning treatment, $10-$20

iGroom charcoal keratin shampoo and conditioner hydrate coats, repair damage, and enhance volume

Madra Mor Mud Bath, $50 per packet (application fees may apply)

Shed Safely (with vitamin B3 and vitamin B5 and natural exfoliants to release undercoat)
Soothing (with lavender, tea tree oil, and aloe vera to promote healing and relieve itchiness)
Fortifying (with apple cider vinegar and diatomaceous earth to treat itchiness and mild fungal and yeast infections)
Coconut (replenishes coat after sun, salt, and water exposure)
Green (with kelp powder and vitamins A, B, C, E, and K to moisturize and soothe inflammation)

** The Urban Hound spa offers hypoallergenic shampoo and conditioner at no additional charge.

Puppy Grooming 101 Package

Our Puppy 101 service introduces puppies to the grooming experience and helps ease them into the process amidst all of the new smells, sights, and sounds of the dog grooming salon. Every puppy is different, and depending on your dog, multiple sessions may be necessary before attempting its first full haircut. We also offer tips on things you can do at home to help your dog adjust to grooming.

This package includes:

Bath: Thorough cleaning using highest-quality shampoo and conditioner
Nail Trim: Professional trimming, as short as possible
Sanitary Trim: Trimming of the sanitary areas, if applicable
Facial: Tearless blueberry and vanilla facial scrub
Eye trim: Careful trimming around the eyes, if applicable
Ear Cleaning: with non-alcoholic witch hazel/aloe vera cleanser

call or text 617-297-6275 to book an appointment.

GOT AN ELDERLY POOCH?

One of the greatest privileges of our profession is bearing witness to the passage of time. Clients bring their dogs to us when they are wiggly puppies, and seemingly within the blink of an eye, they have matured into adolescents, adults, and finally seniors.

Grooming is just as important for senior dogs as it is for younger dogs and puppies. Owners may worry about hurting or upsetting older dogs, but issues caused by a lack of grooming—such as matted hair, skin infections, and ingrown toe nails—will result in additional pain and stress for them.

As dogs age, groomers must pay close attention to any new issues they may acquire. Senior dogs are delicate. They may not have good balance, and standing for long durations will tire them and put pressure on their joints. Senior dogs often develop arthritis and anxiety, and they also tend to become less tolerant of brushing and scissoring around their faces. Concessions need to be made.

This means that sometimes groomers can no longer give senior dogs the cute and creative haircuts they sported when they were younger, and they must transition them into what we refer to as “comfort grooms”—haircuts that emphasize comfort over aesthetic.

Please note that if dogs develop serious health conditions such as severe anxiety or congestive heart failure, or if they are unable to stand, the Urban Hound spa staff will refer them to veterinary hospitals who have groomers in-house. This decision is made solely for the safety and well-being of the dog. Our facility does not have a vet on-site, and if an emergency were to happen, we would need to transport the dog to the nearest emergency clinic.

At the Urban Hound spa, we will always be upfront when communicating with clients about the health and safety of their senior dogs. And if we end up referring them to a groomer at a veterinary clinic, it isn’t because we don’t want to groom “old” dogs. It is because we recognize our limitations, and we know when dogs would be better served by a groomer at a facility that is better equipped to handle them.

We ask that all clients who have a senior dog or a dog with a medical condition sign our senior pet/medical release waiver.

frequently asked barks

Do you offer Doodle grooming?

Yes, we specialize in doodle grooming, as they are the most common breed we see in Boston. We understand that owners are particular about their appearance, and we have extensive experience in grooming them in various styles, per owners’ requests.

Can you avoid shaving my dog?

If your dog has matted fur, we will always contact you before taking any action. You have the option to pick up your dog without any service or allow us to proceed after signing an online waiver. There will be no surprises—just honest, upfront communication.

Is a bath included with a haircut?

Yes, a bath and nail trim are included with every haircut.

Is a nail trim included with a bath?

Yes, a nail trim is included with every bath.

Do you offer walk-in dog grooming?

Yes, we offer walk-in nail trims for $20 from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm. This is the only walk-in service we provide.

How long does a puppy groom take?

We request 4 hours for any puppy grooming service (excluding walk-in nail trims), regardless of the type of service.

How long does it take to groom a dog?

We request 4 hours for any dog grooming service (excluding walk-in nail trims), regardless of the type of service.

At what age should a puppy go to the groomer?

Puppies can start puppy grooming as early as four months, and they should be seen no later than six months. Our Puppy 101 service helps ease puppies into the grooming process, which can be overwhelming due to new smells, sounds, and sights in a grooming salon. Depending on the dog, they may need only one Puppy 101 session or several before their first full haircut. We also provide tips on how to help your puppy acclimate to grooming at home.

What happens if you cut puppy hair too early?

Nothing. Puppy coat naturally changes texture between six months and a year.

How often should dog nails be trimmed?

Dog nails should be trimmed every 3-6 weeks, although some people trim them once a week. Regular dog walks on sidewalks or hiking on granite can naturally file down their nails.

What happens if you wait too long to cut dog nails?

Waiting too long to trim dog nails can cause several problems, including:

Nails growing into pads, causing pain
Toes becoming splayed, which affects gait, reduces traction, and injures tendons, and ultimately results in permanent deformity

What types of dogs do you groom the most/specialize in?

We offer dog grooming to nearly almost every breed, but some of the most common breeds that we groom are:

Doodles
Golden retrievers
Bernese Mountain Dogs
Cavaliers
Schnauzers
Shih tzus
Yorkies
Maltese
Westies
Cairn terriers
Labs
Pugs
Frenchies
Cockapoos
Cavachons
Other mixes

What time of year is best to get your dog groomed?

We recommend dog grooming every 3-6 weeks throughout the year.

What should I do if my dog hates the groomers?

The best approach is to bring your dog more frequently so it becomes better accustomed to the grooming process.

Do you express anal glands?

The Urban Hound spa staff does not express anal glands. We recommend that anal gland expression be done internally by a veterinarian.

dog SPA POLICIES

CANCELLATION POLICY

The Urban Hound has a 24-hour cancellation policy for all grooming appointments. Clients who fail to cancel within 24-hours will be charged the full amount of the grooming package.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

All dogs must be current on the Bordatella, Distemper, Canine Influenza, and Rabies vaccinations, and have proof of a clean fecal exam done within the last 6 months.