The 9 Best Dog Grooming Tables and Accessories
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While grooming your dog at home presents unique challenges, the right tools—like your own dog grooming table—can make it a lot easier and sustainable. “Grooming tables are great for keeping your dog in one place and are ergonomic for you,” shared Déja Pearson, dog groomer and owner of True Vibes Unleashed, a holistic grooming salon based in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
“When the dog is at hip level, working on them becomes much easier on your body—especially your back. You can get your dog groomed much faster than on the floor.” According to Pearson, the best at-home dog grooming table should be stable, big enough for your dog, high enough for your comfort, and should feature an arm—a steel pole that holds the dog’s safety loop in place.
Our top recommendation fro most is the RoomTec 46-Inch Dog Grooming Table. It has two adjustable loops to hold your dog comfortable and securely in place, can supports up to 300 pounds, and is equipped with a storage basket.
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This large grooming table should fit almost any size dog, with a weight capacity of a whopping 300 pounds. The table has a lot helpful features as well, including an adjustable grooming arm that goes across the entire top of the table, with two available loops.
Unlike many tables, the loops can be moved to different positions along the grooming arm, allowing you to adjust based on the length of your dog. The table has rounded corners for safety and there’s a handy basket at the bottom to store your brushes and other tools. There are rubber pads on the feet to keep the table from moving.
The RoomTec Dog Grooming Table comes in blue or black with a waterproof, non-slip top. It closes like a traditional folding table with both sets of legs turned toward the middle, but since it weighs nearly 40 pounds, it’s not the easiest to store and set up frequently.
Dimensions: 46 x 24 x 64 inches | Max Height: 29.3 inches (table), 64 inches (arm) | Weight Capacity: 300 pounds | Accessories: Arm and two loops, basket
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You don’t want to have to stand on tiptoes to groom your dog—especially not if you’ve got dog clippers in hand. This Master Equipment table has legs that adjust one inch at a time. The table can be as low as 24 inches or as high as 34.5 inches. The tabletop itself comes in four sizes from 32 to 48 inches long and the whole thing folds relatively easily.
The top has non-slip textured vinyl so your pet won’t slip and the legs lock in place with clamps and screws. The table does not come with an arm and loop, however, so you’ll have to buy a grooming arm separately. The table is sturdy and the top is easy to clean when you’re finished. No matter which size you buy, the table can hold a dog weighing up to 250 pounds.
Dimensions: 32 x 21.3 x 34.5 inches, 38 x 26.8 x 34.5 inches, 44.5 x 27 x 34.5 inches, 48 x 5 x 34.5 inches | Max Height: 34.5 inches | Weight Capacity: 250 pounds | Accessories: None
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Slip-resistant surface
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Sturdy
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Easy to fold
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Not for large dogs
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Not that lightweight
This foldable grooming table is easy to close up with its X-shaped design, making it convenient to stash away or take with you on the go. Not meant for big dogs, it supports pets up to 50 pounds. The table itself weighs about 26 pounds, so it’s sturdy, but not particularly lightweight.
The slip-resistant top features a pattern of little bones and comes in either black or bright blue. The arm has adjustable height settings and includes a loop to help keep your pet still. For safety, the table also has non-skid feet to keep it from shifting while you’re working on your pet.
Dimensions: 24 x 18 x 28.75 inches | Max Height: 32.25 inches | Weight Capacity: 50 pounds | Accessories: Arm and loop
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Rotating table
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Turns slowly
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Arm adjusts from 15.75 inches to about 24 inches
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Comes in black, blue, and purple
This small, rotating grooming spot works best with pretty small pups. You set it on a sturdy table or countertop, place your pet on the surface, and secure them with the attached loop. Then you can slowly spin the table as you work. The table turns very slowly, so there’s no chance of it rotating quickly and scaring your pup, and it has non-skid feet to keep the base in one spot.
The top is non-slip and easy to wipe clean and comes in black, as well as blue or purple. The arm adjusts from 15.75 to about 24 inches to make room for taller dogs. However, because the table is only 18 inches in diameter, your pet can’t be any longer than that.
Dimensions: 18 x 24 inches | Max Height: 24 inches | Weight Capacity: 110 pounds | Accessories: Grooming arm and loop
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Rounded edges on table
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Larger than many
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Storage basket
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Heavy
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Shorter than some tables
This huge table is big enough for even the very largest of dogs. It’s 48 inches long and nearly two feet wide and can hold as much as 330 pounds of fur and fluff. Made of heavy-duty stainless steel, the table has strong supporting brackets to keep your pet safe and a rubber, waterproof top to prevent slipping and for easy cleanup.
The table folds easily, but it weighs 40 pounds so it doesn’t move without some effort. There’s an adjustable arm with one loop to keep pets secure while you brush and trim. Anti-slip pads on the bottom of the table’s feet offer extra security and a mesh storage basket holds all your grooming supplies.
Dimensions: 48 x 23.6 x 26.8 inches | Max Height: 26.8 inches (table) | Weight Capacity: 330 pounds | Accessories: Arm and loop, storage basket
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For anyone who has hunched over the bathtub trying to wash a squirmy dog, this elevated, folding bathtub might be a genius solution. At only 11 pounds, it’s very lightweight and folds easily to store when you don’t need it. The tub holds 130 pounds (including water), but your pet will have to be small enough to fit inside it in order for it to work.
To use easily, set up the bathtub inside your shower or tub. There’s an attached safety harness to help keep your pet contained while you wash. Fill up the tub with either a hose (not included) or your shower head. There’s a convenient pocket on the side to hold shampoo and a towel. When you’re done, use the built-in drainage hose to empty out the tub.
Dimensions: 32.3 x 17.8 x 35.5 inches | Max Height: 36 inches | Weight Capacity: 130 pounds (including water) | Accessories: Safety harness, extra drain hose
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Breathable mesh fabric
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Six sizes and various color options
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Easy to put pet inside, with built-in holes for limbs
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Carabiners, comb, and nail trimmer included
The Supet Dog Grooming Hammock Harness helps you tidy up your dog’s paws, legs, face, and rear end at home while keeping them safe and suspended. The hammock-style harness helps limit a dog from moving their face toward the area you are trimming, brushing, and/or cutting.
The mesh harness has four built-in holes, one for each leg to slip through, allowing a dog’s belly to securely and comfortably nestle inside. There are four loops (two on each side) that come together in pairs for attachment to carabiner clips that can then be hung to a secure bar.
This harness comes in six sizes and you should pick the one that aligns best with your dog’s length and weight. There are also 12 colors, some with playful dog-related patterns, to choose from. But the secure and stable arm, pole, frame, or rod to hang the harness on is sold separately. Keep in mind that the pole you chose will be fully supporting your dog’s weight and they are likely to be a bit squirmy—especially the first few times—so you don’t want to put them too high up.
Dimensions: 27.17 x 20 x 0.3 inches (small) | Max Height: Not listed | Weight Capacity: Under 45 pounds| Accessories: Nail clippers, nail files, pet comb, more
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Adjustable height up to 35 inches
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Easy to install on table with a clamp
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Folds up for easy storage
Turn almost any table into a grooming table with the addition of this grooming arm from EGFKI. It is easy to install with the attached clamp and the height is adjustable up to 35 inches to accommodate taller dogs—but not the biggest of the breeds.
The grooming arm has two soft and flexible loops that are adjustable to fit around a dog’s head and body. The arm is made of durable metal and coated with anti-rust paint, and the top part of the arm can rotate up to 270 degrees to facilitate your grooming needs. When not in use, the grooming arm easily folds up for storage.
Dimensions: 15.86 x 13.46 x 3.5 inches | Max Height: 35.4 inches | Weight Capacity: Up to 22 pounds with one loop, up to 110 pounds with two loops | Accessories: Clamp, two nooses
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Super-absorbent microfiber comfortably cuts down on a dog’s drying time
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Towel itself dries quickly
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Convenient pockets for better handling and keeping human hands clean
The Weeize Dog Towel is a must for grooming at home. We tested the ultra-absorbent microfiber towel with a curly-haired dog named Leo. Due to his curly fur, he is prone to mating, so regular baths and at-home grooming are a must. The Weezie Dog Towel significantly cut down on drying time, and the low-pile tight weave fabric didn’t pull or cause friction against Leo’s fur and skin.
While the Weezie is one of the pricier dog towels on the market, we think it’s definitely worth the investment considering its high-quality material and construction.
We found the highly handy sew-in pocket feature to be a multifaceted benefit: allowing for easier handling, keeping human hands clean, and serving as a hanging loop to keep the towel conveniently within reach. The towel itself also dries very quickly and didn’t feel damp after driving off the canine participant.
The Weezie Dog Towel is made in two sizes, small (19 x 30 inches) and large (25.5 x 58 inches), and can be personalized with your dog’s name embroidered for an additional fee. At this time, the Dog Towel is only available in navy, but the brand offers other quick-drying products for humans, including robes, bath towels, and beach towels.
Dimensions: 19 x 30 inches (small); 25.5 x 58 inches (large) | Max Height: Not applicable | Weight Capacity: Not applicable | Accessories: None
What to Look for in Dog Grooming Tables
Accessories
Many tables come with an arm, which is a pole that attaches to the table and holds the safety loop that keeps the dog in place. “An arm is absolutely essential to keeping your dog safe on the table, and should be very sturdy,” says Pearson.
If your table doesn’t come with an arm and loop, you can buy one separately. Or consider something like Pupwell’s suction-cup leash, which attaches to almost any smooth surface. That can turn your kitchen counter or desk into a grooming table.
Adjustability
Most grooming tables come at a set height, and you can typically adjust the grooming arm to fit the height of your dog. But if you are short, tall, or if several people use the same table, it can be helpful to be able to adjust the table to fit. The Master Equipment Adjustable Height Grooming Table adjusts from 24 to 34.5 inches, one inch at a time.
“Some tables are hydraulic: They allow dogs to jump on top of them when lowered and then you pump a foot pedal that lifts the table to your height,” Pearson says. “The most expensive tables are electric and with the press of a button the table quietly lifts slowly up and down.”
Portability and Comfort
“I’d find one that is foldable so you can easily store it when not in use,” says grooming expert Julia Blackwell, founder of Pupwell, a company that makes at-home grooming products. “Get one with a good grip on the surface to help your pup get their footing under them.”
FAQ
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“Place the grooming table in a spot with lots of room to move around, preferably near an electrical outlet if you plan on using electric tools,” says Pearson. “If your table lowers and rises, place the height that brings your dog at about hip level.”
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First gather all your supplies and have them nearby. Detach the safety loop and place it on your dog. “Then lift your dog with one arm between their hind legs and the other arm across their chest,” says Pearson. “Use your legs to lift them onto the table. Quickly hook the loop onto the arm of the table and take a few moments to calm them down if they are nervous.”
For a table that lowers to the ground and then lifts back up, use treats and praise to encourage them to step onto the table. Big dogs can be taught to hop up on the table.
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The table has to be long enough for your dog to stand on it comfortably with some wiggle room. Go by “the length of your dog while standing up, plus another six inches for space,” says Kim Flatley, professional dog groomer and owner of St. Louis-based Fitness with Fido.
If your dog is particularly heavy, be sure to check how much weight each table can hold. Some grooming tables, like the Flying Pig Grooming Mini Portable, hold only up to 50 pounds, while the RoomTec Grooming Table holds up to 300 pounds.
“Typically if your pup is under 50 pounds, a 36-inch table is great, but over that, I’d recommend the 48-inch table,” says Blackwell.
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The most important thing is to never leave your dog unattended when they are on the table. If you have to step away, pick up your dog and put them on the floor.
“Make sure the loop has a tiny bit of slack. A dog will usually not try to jump off if they can’t lower their head first, so the loop is to prevent that movement,” Pearson explains. “A loop that is too loose will encourage the dog to try to jump, and a loop that is too tight may be too uncomfortable.”
She recommends always checking to make sure the feet of the table are sturdy and the arm is tightened securely to the table. “If your dog does not look comfortable or keeps trying to jump off, hold off on grooming for a while and take some time to get them used to it with praise and treats,” Pearson says. “Some dogs may need frequent, short sessions to keep it positive.”
Top Tested Grooming Essentials
Available in two sizes, these clippers have sharp dual-sided blades that leave a clean cut and an ambidextrous handle.
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It has a slender, narrow head designed for precision trimming in small areas, and comes with two blades and a guide comb.
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Easy to maneuver, this model has a five-in-one adjustable blade and plastic guide combs, making it suitable for all breeds.
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This grinder is easy to use, quiet, and comes with multiple sanding discs and a rechargeable battery that lasts almost 3 hours.
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This story was written by Mary Jo DiLonardo who has covered animals and pets for several decades. Mary Jo has fostered more than 75 dogs and puppies. She is always searching for the healthiest and most effective products to use with them.
To find the best dog grooming tables, DiLonardo consulted with professional groomers as well as dog owners who groom their pets at home. Among the grooming professionals she spoke with were Déja Pearson, dog groomer and owner of True Vibes Unleashed, a holistic grooming salon based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Julia Blackwell, founder of Pupwell, a company that makes at-home grooming products, and Kim Flatley, professional dog groomer and owner of St. Louis-based Fitness with Fido.
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