33180, 33160 · We are inside Aventura, 4 minutes from Aventura Mall

Dog Grooming in Aventura, FL

Cage-free, appointment-only grooming right here in Aventura — minutes from Aventura Mall, Williams Island and Turnberry. Your dog gets one groomer, start to finish, and never waits in a crate.

We are not "near" Aventura — we are in it. Our salon at 18980 W Dixie Hwy sits just west of Biscayne Boulevard, a short drive from almost every building in the 33180 ZIP — and if you would rather not drive at all, our mobile grooming van comes to your door anywhere in Aventura at the same price.

Grooming built for Aventura condo dogs

Aventura is a vertical city. Most of our clients live above the tenth floor in Williams Island, Porto Vita, Turnberry Isle, Hidden Bay or the Point — and a high-rise dog has grooming needs that a suburban dog simply does not.

Your dog rides an elevator several times a day, crosses a marble lobby, and passes neighbours and a doorman every single trip outside. Coat that sheds in the elevator, nails that click and scratch the lobby floor, or a lingering odour in a closed elevator car are the three complaints we hear most from residents — and all three are grooming problems, not behaviour problems.

What we adjust for high-rise living

  • Nails trimmed shorter and ground smooth. Filed edges do not scratch polished lobby floors or snag in elevator door tracks.
  • Deep de-shedding on the undercoat. We pull loose coat out in the salon so it does not end up on the elevator carpet.
  • Long-lasting, low-key finishing spritz. Enough to keep a dog fresh in a closed apartment, never strong enough to bother a neighbour sharing the elevator.
  • Sanitary and paw-pad trims every visit. Cleaner paws on the way back up from the pet relief area.

Aventura neighbourhoods we groom for every week

Williams Island

Mostly toy and small breeds. Maltese, Yorkies and Shih Tzus on a tight 4-week schedule to stay in full coat.

Turnberry & Porto Vita

Show-standard scissor work and Asian Fusion cuts for owners who want a precise, repeatable look every visit.

Hidden Bay & Bella Vista

Doodles and mid-size mixes. De-matting and coat management are the priority here.

Aventura Lakes & Estates

Single-family homes with yards — bigger dogs, more de-shedding, more full-body baths.

Because we are appointment-only, you are never sharing our attention with a walk-in queue. Book a slot, drop your dog, and we start immediately.

Every grooming service we offer Aventura dogs

One groomer handles your dog from start to finish, whichever of these you book. Everything below is available at our 18980 W Dixie Hwy salon, we are inside Aventura, 4 minutes from Aventura Mall.

Full Groom

Bath, blow-dry, breed-specific haircut, ear cleaning and a finishing spritz, plus a $20 nail trim and grind add-on. The cut is matched to your dog’s real coat type and condition rather than to a breed chart, so a flat-coated doodle and a curly one do not leave with the same trim.

Bath & Brush

Wash, full brush-out, blow-dry, ears and a sanitary trim, with no haircut, plus a $20 nail trim and grind add-on. A bath and brush is the right booking between full grooms, and the only one short-coated dogs that never need scissoring ever need.

Spa Treatments

Oatmeal for itchy skin, hypoallergenic baths for sensitive dogs, whitening for pale coats that have gone dull, and a full de-shedding treatment for double coats. All pet-safe and professional grade, added on top of a bath or a full groom.

Puppy First Groom

A gentler, shorter introduction for a puppy who has never been on a grooming table. The aim is a calm first visit, not a perfect haircut — that comes later, once your puppy has learned the table, the dryer and the clippers are nothing to worry about.

De-Shedding & De-Matting

Undercoat pulled out properly in the salon so it is not left on your floor and your clothes. Heavy matting takes longer and is always quoted before we start, never after.

Add-Ons

Teeth brushing and ear cleaning, paw balm, nail grinding for a smooth finish, and creative colour. Zoom Bath (+$20) and Zoom Groom (+$30) move your dog to the front of the day when you need the fastest possible turnaround.

Dog grooming by size in Aventura

Price and time are driven by size and coat condition, not by breed. Find your dog below — these are the 7 bands we quote from for every Aventura client.

Extra Small dogs — under 12 lb

Typical breeds: Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Maltese, Toy Poodle, Pomeranian.
Fine coat that mats fast behind the ears and under the harness. These dogs do best on a tight schedule — a short gap between grooms is far cheaper than a de-matting session.
Bath & dry from $55 · full groom from $80.

Small dogs — 12–25 lb

Typical breeds: Shih Tzu, Bichon Frisé, Miniature Poodle, Havanese, Lhasa Apso.
The classic scissor-work breeds. Face, feet and tail shape are what make the groom look right, so this is where breed-specific finishing matters most.
Bath & dry from $65 · full groom from $85.

Medium dogs — 25–50 lb

Typical breeds: Cocker Spaniel, Schnauzer, Border Collie, Cavalier, Springer.
Feathering on the legs and ears picks up sand and salt, which is why these dogs usually need a full bath rather than a tidy-up between grooms.
Bath & dry from $75 · full groom from $95.

Large dogs — 50–80 lb

Typical breeds: Goldendoodle, Labrador, Husky, Australian Shepherd, Standard Poodle.
Doodles and double coats. This is the size band where matting is most often hiding under the surface — the top looks fine and the layer against the skin is felted.
Bath & dry from $85 · full groom from $115.

Extra Large dogs — over 80 lb

Typical breeds: German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Bernese, Newfoundland.
Volume of coat is the whole job. A proper de-shed on a big double coat takes real time in the tub and under the dryer, which is what the price reflects.
Bath & dry from $95 · full groom from $125.

XXL dogs — giant breeds

Typical breeds: Great Dane, Saint Bernard, Leonberger.
A groom on a dog this size is a longer appointment on our table and in our tub, not just more shampoo — that is what the price reflects.
Full groom from $140 · bath-only quoted by phone or WhatsApp.

XXXL dogs — extra-giant breeds

Typical breeds: English Mastiff, Irish Wolfhound.
Our largest booking. Call or WhatsApp ahead so we can block enough time on the schedule for your dog specifically.
Full groom from $160 · bath-only quoted by phone or WhatsApp.

Not sure which band your dog falls into? Call (786) 661-0388 or send a photo on WhatsApp and we will quote you before you book.

Aventura dog grooming prices

Prices are set by size and coat condition, not by breed guesswork. Heavy matting takes longer and is quoted before we start — never after.

Dog grooming prices by size
Dog sizeBath & dryFull groom
XS — under 12 lb (Yorkie, Chihuahua, Maltese)$55$80
S — 12–25 lb (Shih Tzu, Bichon, Poodle toy)$65$85
M — 25–50 lb (Cocker, Schnauzer, Border Collie)$75$95
L — 50–80 lb (Goldendoodle, Labrador, Husky)$85$115
XL — over 80 lb (German Shepherd, Golden)$95$125
XXL — giant breeds (Great Dane, Saint Bernard, Leonberger)Call for price$140
XXXL — extra-giant breeds (English Mastiff, Irish Wolfhound)Call for price$160
Every size welcome, XS to XXXL. Giant breeds are priced individually — see the table below.

Aventura dog grooming — frequently asked questions

Where exactly is your dog grooming salon in Aventura?
We are at 18980 W Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33180 — just west of Biscayne Boulevard and about four minutes from Aventura Mall. Street parking is directly outside, so drop-off takes under a minute.
How often should an Aventura condo dog be groomed?
Every 4 to 6 weeks for long-coated breeds like Maltese, Shih Tzu and Poodles, and every 6 to 8 weeks for short-coated dogs. Condo dogs benefit from the shorter end of that range because shedding and nail length are far more noticeable in a shared elevator and lobby.
Do you groom dogs while I wait, or is it a full-day drop-off?
Neither. Because we take one dog at a time by appointment, a standard full groom takes about 60 to 90 minutes. Most Aventura clients run an errand at the Mall and come straight back — no dog sits in a crate waiting for a pick-up window.
Is Happy Pups really cage-free?
Yes, one hundred percent. Your dog is with their groomer from the moment they arrive until you collect them. There are no crates and no drying cages in our salon, which is why we schedule by appointment only.

Book your Aventura appointment

Appointment-only, cage-free, one dog at a time — every size welcome, XS to XXXL.