Writtle College Dog Grooming Salon
At Writtle College, we're always looking for dogs to help our Level 2 and Level 3 Dog Grooming students get practical experience.
We provide grooms for a range of breed, size and coat types in our specialist salon in Writtle.
Please be assured that all lessons are taught and supervised by qualified and experienced members of staff.
What’s included in a full groom
- Bath, dry, brush and nail clip for every dog.
- Coat finish tailored to your dog:
- deshedding treatment for double coated breeds
- hull clipping and styling, tailored to your dog’s coat type and condition
- hand stripping available for an additional £10 (on top of listed prices).
Price list for full groom
Prices are grouped by typical breed/size for guidance.
| Small/Medium Dogs | Price | Large Breed | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bichon Frise | £30 | Airedale | £35 |
| Cocker Spaniel | £30 | Bouvier | £55 |
| Cavalier King Charles | £30 | Akita/Malamute | £50 |
| Chihuahua (Smooth coat) | £20 | Border Collie | £40 |
| Chihuahua (Long Coat) | £25 | Bernese Mountain Dog | £50 |
| Dachshund (Smooth Coat) | £20 | German/Belgium Shepherd (Smooth) | £35 |
| Dachshund (Long Haired) | £25 | German Shepherd (Long coated) | £45 |
| Dachshund (Wire Coat) | £30 | Golden Retriever | £40 |
| French Bulldog/Pug | £20 | Great Dane | £40 |
| Kerry Blue/Wheaten Terrier | £30 | Labrador | £30 |
| Lhasa Apso/ Shih Tzu | £30 | Newfoundland | £50 |
| Maltese Terrier | £25 | Old English Sheepdog | £50 |
| Pomeranian | £25 | Poodle (Standard) | £40 |
| Poodle (Toy/Miniature) | £30 | Poodle Mixes (Large) | £45 |
| Poodle Mixes (Small/Medium) | £30 | Rottweiler | £35 |
| Schnauzer (Miniature) | £30 | Russian Black Terrier | £55 |
| Sheltie/German Spitz | £30 | Samoyed/Husky | £45 |
| Small Terriers | £30 | Schnauzer (Standard) | £35 |
| West Highland/Cairn Terrier | £30 | Schnauzer (Giant) | £40 |
| Yorkshire Terrier | £25 | Setters | £30 |
| n/a | n/a | Springer Spaniel | £30 |
Bath, dry, brush and nail clip only
- Small (eg Yorkshire terrier, Shih tzu, Maltese) - £15
- Medium (eg Cavapoo/Cockapoo, terriers) - £20
- Large (eg Large Poodle Mixes, Standard Poodles) - £25
Nail clip appointment only
All breeds - £5.
Current offers and benefits
- Free maintenance baths for dogs that book a full groom and maintain a regular grooming schedule of no more than 8 weeks between appointments.
- 50% staff discount for ARU/Writtle staff.
- Breed-standard cuts available.
- Hand stripping offered (additional £10).
- Appointments Monday–Friday, with selected evening slots available.
Book or enquire
Phone: 01245 422 505
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: ARU Dog Grooming Salon
We welcome all breeds and sizes. Please let us know your dog’s breed, coat type, and preferred grooming style when you get in touch.
Our address is: Writtle College, Lordship Campus, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RR.
Helpful notes
- Prices listed are typical for the breeds shown; final price may vary with coat condition, length between grooms, and styling preferences. Hand stripping is a £10 supplement where requested/appropriate.
- To keep your dog eligible for free maintenance baths, please book full grooms at intervals of 8 weeks or less.