Best dog groomers in Sydney

Best dog groomers in Sydney, ranked

1. #1The Paw Centre for calm grooms with nervous and senior dogs

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Berowra

   The Paw Centre is a dog salon studio based in Berowra. Its Bronze, Silver and Gold grooms are priced by dog size, from $132 for a Bronze groom on a dog up to 9 kg. Several customers say the staff handle nervous dogs calmly and with patience. Puppies can start with a Puppy Pack for $65, and nail clipping on its own is $35. Allow at least an hour and a half for any groom. Walk-ins are welcome, but booking online guarantees a time.

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   #2Ooohh Yeah Dog Care for puppy first grooms and dogs in daycare

   Prices publishedBased in Alexandria

   Ooohh Yeah Dog Care is based in Alexandria and offers boarding and daycare alongside grooms. Grooms start with a bath, then a finish from a towel dry up to a style cut, with prices from $25 for a bath and towel dry to $100 for a bath and style cut. Puppies need their third vaccination before a first groom. Daycare customers get a discount on grooms. Weekday hours start at 7am. Owners say they get updates and photos during the day, sent on social media or by phone. Collect your dog within 30 minutes of the groom to avoid a late fee of $1 a minute.

3. #3Happy Tail Grooming for cats and dogs of every size, priced by weight

   Prices publishedBased in Allambie Heights

   Happy Tail Grooming is based in Allambie Heights on the Northern Beaches, and grooms both dogs and cats. Full grooms are priced by dog weight, from $120 for a dog up to 5 kg to $215 for a dog over 35 kg, and a cat wash and tidy is $130. The business says it uses hypoallergenic products, according to its own site. Several owners say the groomer is patient and kind with their dogs, and that they keep booking the same groomer. The salon is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 4pm, with online booking.

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   #4Pawdressers for cage-free grooms, one dog at a time

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Darlinghurst

   Pawdressers is a dog grooming salon based in Darlinghurst. Each dog is groomed one at a time, with no cage dryers. Puppies can have a puppy intro groom for $95 to $115. A full groom is $135 for a small dog, $160 for a medium dog, $185 for a large dog and $215 for an extra large dog. Regulars say the staff are patient and gentle, and owners say their dogs come home relaxed and clean. Daycare and boarding are also offered. Book ahead, because spots fill quickly, and bring a photo of the cut you want.

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   #5Pampered Floof for desensitisation sessions before a groom

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Picnic Point

   Pampered Floof is a salon in Picnic Point run by Julie, a groomer and veterinary nurse. It suits small and medium dogs, and anxious ones, and Julie also runs desensitisation sessions billed at $11 per five minutes. A full groom for a dog under 14 kg is $115.50 to $148.50, and a bath and tidy is $82.50 to $115. Customers say Julie coordinates with the vet and shares notes on the coat. Julie is a behaviour trainer too, so mention any behaviour concerns before the groom. The salon says it is at capacity, so ask to join the waitlist before choosing a date.

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   #6Puppuccino Pet Spa Forestville for grooming with day care and boarding

   Based in Forestville

   Puppuccino Pet Spa Forestville is one of a chain of dog spas, based in Forestville and open seven days from 9am to 5pm. Alongside grooming, it runs dog day care, boarding in kennels with daily exercise, and puppy training. Customers say the groomers take pride in their work and handle dogs gently, and that dogs come home clean and fluffy. The spa says it uses organic, vegan products. Booking is online: pick a spa and a time. Ask at booking how an anxious or senior dog is handled, since the spa doesn't say.

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   #7Star Paws Grooming Studio for hand-stripping terriers and breed cuts

   Based in Petersham

   Star Paws Grooming Studio is a dog grooming studio at 16 Crystal Street, Petersham. Its head groomer, Kazoo, has a show and competition background and specialises in poodles and terriers, including bedlingtons, West Highland whites and Lakelands. Hand-stripping, breed cuts and scissor cuts are all listed, and customers say the gentle handling suits noise-sensitive dogs. The studio is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 4:30pm. Parking on Crystal Street is limited, so check the studio's stated parking window of 9am to 3:30pm before you drive in.

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   #8Shaggy Babies for anxious dogs and creative breed cuts

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Neutral Bay

   Shaggy Babies is a salon in Neutral Bay run by owner Zuzana. Each dog gets one-on-one attention, and customers say timid dogs are handled calmly. Services run from breed cuts and hygiene trims to creative styling, and a full groom for a small breed starts from $120. The salon sits inside DoggieLove Day Care, so a dog can stay for the day for an extra fee. New customers get free teeth brushing with a full groom. Aggressive dogs must wear a muzzle, and the full fee applies if a groom stops.

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   #9Blue Mountains Dog Grooming for regular grooms and large dogs in Katoomba

   Prices publishedBased in Katoomba

   Blue Mountains Dog Grooming is based in Katoomba and says it serves clients throughout the Blue Mountains. It offers ongoing regular grooms as well as one-off jobs. Its prices are set by weight band, from $50 for a bath and blow dry on a dog under 7 kg to $165 for a bath and full cut on a dog 25 kg and up. Matted coats, de-shedding, poodle feet and nail trims are add-ons at $10 to $20 each. Prices are a guide, and the groomer sets each dog's price, so ask for a quote before booking. No online booking is listed, so use the contact page first.

10. #10Fur So Chic Sydney for nervous dogs that need time to settle

    Nervous dogsBased in Meadowbank

    Fur So Chic Sydney works from a unit on Bowden Street in Meadowbank. Several customers say the groomer is gentle and patient with nervous and anxious dogs, and that the finished grooms look neat. The groomer takes time to settle anxious dogs, so mention a nervous dog when you book. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 4pm and on Saturday from 9am to 1pm, so a weekend groom works best as a morning slot. Ann Thorn Park sits about three minutes from the salon on foot.

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How we picked dog groomers in Sydney

Groomers are placed first by what customers say, with more weight given to those backed by more customers. Then comes the range of services listed, published prices, online booking and care for nervous dogs. Each pick's own pages were read for this kind of care, including its services, handling and prices, so each listing reflects what the groomer says about itself.