A multipurpose dog shower.

What Is a Dog Shower?

Dog showers are essentially just small, dog-size showers.

Two dogs in a small dog shower in a mud room

Credit:Jay Wilde

It’s one way to make pet parenthood a little easier (and surely cleaner).

Ideally, the washing station should be near an entry.

This helps keep your dog clean and likely reduces the amount of mud and dirt tracked indoors.

Cost of a Dog Shower

We wont sugarcoat it: This is a luxury item.

Building a dog shower into an existing home will cost about $5,000 to $9,000, Shiplett says.

Higher-end finishes will drive up the cost, and you might need to budget for a permit.