Best dog groomers in Lower North Shore

Best dog groomers in Lower North Shore, ranked

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   #1Shaggy Babies for anxious and timid dogs

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Neutral Bay

   Shaggy Babies is a Neutral Bay salon, not a mobile service, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30am to 5pm. Zuzana works with one dog at a time, and nothing is caged between washing, cutting and drying. Customers say anxious and timid dogs settle with calm handling, and that the cuts suit each dog. The full groom package adds a triple shampoo and conditioner to nails, a hygiene trim and a brush-and-blow dry, and it starts from $120 for a small breed. Book online or call 0411 847 644. Daycare runs from inside DoggieLove, and a dog can stay for the day for a fee.

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   #2Bloomingtails for daycare and grooming in Artarmon

   Based in Artarmon

   Bloomingtails is based in Artarmon and combines grooming with daycare. The Artarmon site has three indoor daycare areas and one outdoor area, and the business also lists pet minding, a pet taxi and dog walking. Its farmstay sits on 13 fully fenced acres in the Hunter Valley, which two customers mention as a great time for their dogs. Owners say dogs leave the groom looking polished. Use the Book Now buttons to book, since one client calls the process easy.

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   #3The Groom Haus for puppy first grooms and large breeds

   Based in Neutral Bay

   The Groom Haus is based in Neutral Bay and open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Every breed and size is taken here, from small puppies up to giant dogs, and a puppy first groom is on the menu. Regulars name the groomer, Nat, as patient and clear about each step. Visitors say the room is light and open enough for dogs to wander. Full grooms are by appointment, and a small or medium dog's groom takes about two to three hours, so a cafe next door suits the wait.

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   #4Puppuccino Pet Spa Mosman for breed cuts and organic products

   Nervous dogsBased in Mosman

   Puppuccino Pet Spa Mosman is based in Mosman and open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Each groom starts with a warm bath and blow dry in aromatherapy organic shampoo, then a breed-specific cut, and every visit includes nail trimming, ear cleaning and a coat and skin check. Nervous dogs get extra attention when owners flag anxieties at booking, the business says. Regulars describe staff who look after their dogs closely. Drop-off and pick-up come with the booking, and the group's other services include day care, boarding and puppy training.

5. #5Barber Paw dog grooming Naremburn/Crows Nest 2065 for full grooms and daycare

   Prices publishedBased in Naremburn

   Barber Paw dog grooming Naremburn/Crows Nest 2065 sells grooming and daycare from one Willoughby Road base, open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Its prices are published by dog size: a small dog's full groom runs $85 to $98, a large dog's starts at $130, and a small dog's bath, facial and tail is $50 to $65. Owners say the groomer listens and follows through, and reviewers over several years describe careful, neat work from the same groomer. Matted coats are trimmed back rather than dematted, so ask before booking.

6. #6PatPal Dog Grooming for styled cuts on small and medium dogs

   Prices publishedBased in North Willoughby

   PatPal Dog Grooming is a salon in North Willoughby, based there and taking small and medium dogs only, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm by appointment. Pim leads the salon as head groomer and carries an IPG pet styling certificate, a Certificate IV in companion animal services, and dog and cat first aid training. Each visit starts with a talk about the dog's history and what it likes and dislikes. Prices include GST, and a small dog's bath and dry starts from $73. New clients get 10 per cent off their first visit.

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   #7The Fur Salon by Rufus and Coco (Mosman) for breed cuts with the same groomer

   Nervous dogsBased in Mosman

   The Fur Salon by Rufus & Coco (Mosman) takes dogs and cats from its Mosman base, open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. A named groomer looks after each pet, a set-up the salon credits with easing anxiety. Staff recommend a style cut after a consultation, so talk through the look you want when you visit. The shampoo range is made in Australia, sulphate- and paraben-free, and pH balanced, it says. Owners say their dogs come home neat, fresh and happy, and regulars say their dogs look forward to visits with their favourite groomer.

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   #8PETFECTIONS for full grooms and bath and tidy visits

   Based in Crows Nest

   Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm and Saturday from 8:30am to 5pm, PETFECTIONS works from Crows Nest. A full groom here covers a warm wash, facial, full body clip and style, ear work, pad shaving and nails, ending with a blow dry. Owners can bring photos of the look they want. Between full grooms, a bath and tidy keeps a coat in shape and leaves it on. Dog daycare is offered too. Staff are described as patient and gentle with nervous or young dogs, so mention temperament when you book.

Compare dog groomers in Lower North Shore

The table shows each groomer's base and what each one publishes about prices, nervous dogs and cats.

Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.

How we picked dog groomers in Lower North Shore

Groomers are ordered by customer feedback, weighted toward businesses that have heard from more customers. Points go to services listed, prices published, online booking, and care for nervous dogs. Customer feedback sets the order, and only grooming facts were taken from each business's own pages.