Does any one use self service dog washes?

If so, how much do you pay? How big is your dog? What do you find to be the pros and cons? What other services are offered?Does any one use self service dog washes?
The price depends on where you're self-service dog wash is located. Before moving to the coast six years ago, I used a dog wash in Napa, CA, about once a month. At that time, it cost $12. The price is now about $18, more if you use any additional services (i.e., having their personnel wash and/or dry your dog, brush him out, trim his/her nails or clean his/her ears). At this facility, the price includes a smock to keep you dry, a fabric collar-leash combination with a clip on it to facilitate tying the dog in the tub, your choice of shampoo, a conditioning detangler, ear clearer, nail clippers, towels, and a variety of combs and brushes. A quiet hair dryer is built into the wall near the counter and special tie-downs are located inside and next to the tub for dogs who prefer not to be bathed. Since I have a bad back and can't lean over for more than a few seconds, I found it extremely convenient to use the tubs, which put both of my dogs (a black Lab and a Golden Retriever) at waist height (I'm 5'6';). The business in Napa offers a variety of tub heights, plus a choice of stair walk-ups and ramp walk-ups. This makes it easy for owners of elderly or arthritic animals to get larger pets onto the counter and into the tub without having to pick them up. Believe me, that's next to impossible with a 90 lb. Golden Retriever! Another plus--you leave with a dry, shiny clean dog who can't run into the yard and roll in the dirt! The only con I can come up with is having a Golden Retriever shake when he gets out of the tub - and he's at chest heightl!Does any one use self service dog washes?
be careful when you take your dogs to these places, i have two yorkies and i NEVER take them to any grooming place. these places harm the dogs or hurt them when they dont stop barking. learn how to do everything your self. i do my dogs nails, ear trims, and anal glands....saves you money and you know your dog will not be hurt and traumatized.
i pay around $18.00 just for a bath then grooming runs me about $12.00 more. I love using this service because it saves me alot of time but not money. The pro's are : that you know your dog is properly bathed and groom you dont need to worry about any infections or rashes a dog might recive from a bath at home. Con: it does cost lots of money i take my dog there once a week for baths and once a month for grooming i have a 70lb labrador named scooter.