Gold Standard Dog Grooming
Owner-run dog grooming salon on Kennon Street in Charlotte, known for doodle cuts, breed-standard trims and hand stripping.
Open now, closes 5:00 pm
Services
Nails and Add-Ons
What Gold Standard Dog Grooming says
In their own words, from goldstandardgroomingclt.com, read October 9, 2026.
- How long a groom takes
Dogs will typically spend about 2-6 hours here for a visit, if you have time constraints we will do our best to accommodate them!
- Vaccine records required
On your first visit please bring with you proof of up-to-date rabies vaccination, as required by Mecklenburg County.
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm |
| Fridaytoday | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Good to know
Prices shown are base prices; matting, behaviour, heavy excess coat and hand scissoring can raise them, and doodles are typically above the base price for their size.
Gold Standard Dog Grooming is a Charlotte salon established in 2022 by owner Molly Forbes, who has groomed full time for ten years. She is a member of the National Dog Groomers Association of America, certified in animal first aid and CPR, and well versed in doodle cuts, AKC breed-standard cuts and hand stripping.
The salon focuses on quality over quantity. Dogs wait in traditional crates or dog suites rather than a free-range room, for the safety of dogs and staff. It is on the corner of Kennon Street and Pegram Street, is accepting new clients and books online.
The salon no longer offers mobile grooming.
Other groomers in Charlotte
What grooming costs in Charlotte: a full groom runs $25 to $120, median $65, across the 9 salons that price one.
Every groomer in Charlotte, with which ones groom cats.
- BarkiNew Bern Street,
- Dilworth Dog GroomingSouth Tryon Street
- FreshCoat GroomingThrift Road
Between grooms
The basics for the weeks in between. Picked by PawsRx, not recommended by Gold Standard Dog Grooming.
Non-slip rugs and runners
Hard floors are where older dogs slip. A runner along their usual route gives them grip.
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Brushes and deshedding tools
Regular brushing means less hair everywhere, including in the cat.
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also handyNon-slip bath mats
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Gold Standard Dog Grooming is an independent salon listed on PawsRx.