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Mobile Dog Groomers in Columbia, SC

8 groomers · avg 3.7★ · 197 Google reviews · Listings verified August 2026

Mobile dog grooming in Columbia brings a fully equipped grooming van right to your driveway, so your dog is washed, dried, and trimmed without a trip across town. The groomer works from a self-contained unit with water, power, and a tub, and you stay close to home the whole time.

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  1. Kat's Mobile Pet Services — photo from their website

    Kat's Mobile Pet Services

    5 (47) 5 out of 5 stars

    Service area: Greater Columbia, SC (estimated)

    No website — call for services & prices

  2. Friendly Faces Mobile Animal Services - grooming, transportation — business logo from Google

    Friendly Faces Mobile Animal Services - grooming, transportation

    4.5 (71) 4.5 out of 5 stars

    Based in Columbia, SC

  3. Prissy Paws Mobile Groom LLC — photo from their website

    Prissy Paws Mobile Groom LLC

    3.5 (18) 3.5 out of 5 stars

    Serves Northern Virginia (their site)

    ✓ Books onlineFrom $50Cat grooming✓ Cats too

  4. Fluffed Up Mobile Grooming — photo from their website

    Fluffed Up Mobile Grooming

    4.2 (5) 4.2 out of 5 stars

    Service area: Greater Columbia, SC (estimated)

  5. Right way Mobile Pet Grooming — photo from their website

    Right way Mobile Pet Grooming

    4 (4) 4 out of 5 stars

    Serves West Columbia SC, 29172 (their site)

    Full groomCat grooming✓ Cats too

  6. Doggy Stylz Mobile Pet Spa — photo from their website

    Doggy Stylz Mobile Pet Spa

    1.4 (11) 1.4 out of 5 stars

    Service area: Greater Columbia, SC (estimated)

    No website — call for services & prices

  7. Dirty Dogs Mobile Wash and Groomery LLC

    No Google reviews yet

    Service area: Greater Columbia, SC (estimated)

    No website — call for services & prices

This setup fits Columbia well. Our long, humid summers push heat and mositure into thick coats, and a van with climate control spares your dog a stressful, overheated ride down Two Notch Road or across the river between Cayce and West Columbia. Dogs that live near the Congaree or spend time in the Midlands' sandy yards pick up pollen, red clay, and burrs that a regular bath at home rarely clears. Breeds with dense double coats feel our subtropical humidity hardest, and steady grooming keeps mats and hot spots down through the sticky stretch from late spring into fall. Whether you're in Forest Acres, Shandon, or out toward Lexington, a groomer comes to you. Use the groomers listed on this page to compare services and find one that covers your neighborhood.

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Typical pricing: Pricing varies by your dog's size, coat type, condition, and the services you choose. For an accurate quote, contact a listing on this page directly.

Frequently asked questions

  • How does Columbia's humid summer affect how often my dog needs grooming?

    During our long, muggy Midlands summers, plan on more frequent grooming. Heat and moisture trapped in thick or double coats can lead to matting, hot spots, and skin irritation. Regular baths, deshedding, and trims help your dog stay cool and dry through the sticky stretch from late spring into early fall.

  • Does pollen season in Columbia change my dog's grooming needs?

    Yes. Columbia's heavy spring pollen settles into coats and paws, especially on dogs that play in yards or near the Congaree and Saluda rivers. More frequent bathing rinses out pollen and clay that trigger itching and licking. Ask a groomer on this page about coat care that fits the season.

  • Can a mobile groomer reach my neighborhood around Columbia?

    Service areas differ by provider, so coverage across Forest Acres, Shandon, Rosewood, Cayce, West Columbia, and out toward Lexington varies. Some groomers set a radius or charge a travel fee for longer drives. Confirm your address and any distance details when you contact a listing on this page.

  • How does mobile dog grooming work?

    A mobile groomer brings a fully equipped grooming van to your home. You book a time, the van parks at your curb or driveway, and your dog is bathed, dried, and trimmed on site. The van carries its own water, power, and climate control, so there is no drop-off and your dog stays in a calm, familiar setting.

  • How are the groomers on this page ranked?

    Each listing earns a quality score that weighs its star rating together with how many reviews back it up. That rewards businesses that are both well regarded and consistently reviewed, so a steady, well-reviewed track record ranks ahead of a high rating from only a handful of customers.

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