Booking dog grooming in Bilbao is easier when you establish what a «full bath» actually includes. Does it cover drying, brushing, a haircut or simply washing the coat? Package names do not always describe the same work. Take a short list of questions and agree the scope before leaving your dog.
Facedog: a direct source for enquiries
Facedog’s official shop page lists its premises and grooming service at Antonio de Trueba Kalea, 5, 48012 Bilbao. Confirm the appointment and suitable services directly. The shop and grooming schedule may work differently; retail opening hours do not mean a haircut appointment is available.
This business is included as a reference you can check directly. It is not evidence of visits to every salon in Bilbao or a citywide quality comparison.
Turn a general request into a clear booking
- Bathing: ask about the product, drying and areas to be checked.
- Haircut: explain the length you would like to keep and areas you want tidied. Ask what is practical once the groomer has seen the coat.
- Tangles: mention them when booking and agree how any additional work will be decided.
- Nails or other extras: ask for an itemised explanation of what is included and what costs more.
A symptom is not simply an optional extra
If your dog is scooting, PDSA explains that several sources of irritation or pain may be responsible, not just anal-gland problems. Unless the cause is obvious and simple to resolve, it recommends veterinary advice. Do not turn a symptom into an automatic request for gland expression with a bath.
If your vet has given specific instructions, communicate those to the salon. A commercial service list cannot replace an individual assessment.
Keep the quote and collection arrangements
Save the agreed work, estimated total and contact number. Ask whether the salon will call before making a change. At collection, request a brief account of the work completed and note anything to discuss before the next appointment. That is easier than trying to remember a hurried conversation at the door.
Frequently asked questions
Does a short-haired dog need a haircut?
Do not add one automatically. Explain what you want help with and ask why the proposed service suits that coat.
Can my dog stay after grooming finishes?
Arrange this beforehand and check whether it is a separate service. Our daycare and boarding guide can help you prepare the questions.
Archive image of a dog in a bath; it does not show Facedog or its facilities.
Sources and update
Information checked on 23 September 2026. Confirm services, terms and availability directly before booking.
