Best dog groomers near Erskineville
Last updatedOoohh Yeah Dog Care in Alexandria ranks first among the best dog groomers near Erskineville, for puppy first grooms, breed cuts and online booking. The list mixes salons in Erskineville and Newtown with others a short drive away in Waterloo, Chippendale and Petersham. Choose by the service you need, whether you want daycare, and how far you are willing to drive.
Quick picks near Erskineville
- Best for puppy first grooms and daycare: Ooohh Yeah Dog Care, from Alexandria.
- Best for hand-stripping and double coats: CENTENNIAL BARK, from Waterloo.
- Best for calm handling of anxious pets: Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon, from Chippendale.
- Best for a salon right in Erskineville: Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon.
- Best for scissor cuts and careful grooms: Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon.
Best dog groomers near Erskineville, ranked

#1Ooohh Yeah Dog Care for puppy first grooms, with daycare and boarding
Prices publishedBased in Alexandria1.2 km from ErskinevilleSet up in Alexandria, Ooohh Yeah Dog Care sits 1.2 km from the middle of Erskineville, and the same site handles daycare, puppy daycare and boarding. Every visit opens with a wash; the finish can be a towel dry or a full style cut. Brushing teeth or plucking ears costs extra on top of any bath. Daycare guests are charged less for a groom. Owners get updates and photos through the day, customers say. Vaccinations matter: a puppy needs its third shot before the first visit.

#2Star Paws Grooming Studio for hand-stripping and scissor cuts in Petersham
Based in Petersham2.8 km from ErskinevilleBased in Petersham, Star Paws Grooming Studio is 2.8 km from the middle of Erskineville, with a fixed studio. Head groomer Kazoo has more than 20 years' experience and a show background, and the team cuts poodles, bichons and several terrier breeds. De-shedding, scissor cuts and hand-stripping sit on its menu. Customers say the handling is gentle and patient with noise-sensitive dogs. Parking is limited on Crystal Street.

#3CENTENNIAL BARK for hand-stripping and double-coated breeds
Prices publishedBased in Waterloo2.5 km from ErskinevilleWaterloo is where CENTENNIAL BARK operates, 2.5 km from the middle of Erskineville; it adds daycare and puppy school. The menu runs from a simple wash and dry up through double coat and style grooms. Hand-stripping is charged by the hour, at $120 an hour. Bigger dogs cost more, and a small dog's full groom begins at $125. Owners describe the staff as gentle with their dogs. Booking ahead is advised.

#4Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon for anxious dogs and puppies on a first groom
Nervous dogsBased in Chippendale2.3 km from ErskinevilleFuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon is based in Chippendale, 2.3 km from the middle of Erskineville. Hand scissors rather than stripping shape the breed styles here, all done on Kensington Street. Flag an anxious pet when booking and the appointment gets built around a slower pace. Puppies get a gentle start: the clippers and dryers come in step by step. The salon also handles cats, with its own slow-paced session. Prices aren't published online, so call for a quote.

#5Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon for breed cuts close to home
Nervous dogs0.2 km from ErskinevilleHot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon is the one pick based in Erskineville, at 67 Erskineville Road, 0.2 km from the middle of the suburb. Cool air and a menu of breed cuts plus summer and winter clips make up the salon; longer grooms can include a day stay. Customers note that timid or older dogs were calm by the finish. No sedation is used, the salon says. Book through the Book Now link, and expect the price to depend on coat length, breed, size and style.

#6Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon for scissor cuts and careful grooms
Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Newtown0.6 km from ErskinevilleNewtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon is on Wilson Street in Newtown, 0.6 km from the middle of Erskineville. Breed styles are cut by hand with scissors, by staff who come from Japan and South Korea. The sequence is wash, a specialist dry, then the cut. Customers report that stressed dogs are handled carefully. There's no online booking here; phone or go in person. Clip cuts for small dogs start from $110.
Compare dog groomers near Erskineville
The table lays out each groomer's base and its distance from the middle of Erskineville, with prices where they are published.
| Dog groomer | Based in | Distance | Mobile | Prices | Nervous dogs | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ooohh Yeah Dog Care | Alexandria | 1.2 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (127) |
| Star Paws Grooming Studio | Petersham | 2.8 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (83) |
| CENTENNIAL BARK | Waterloo | 2.5 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (111) |
| Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon | Chippendale | 2.3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (108) |
| Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon | Erskineville | 0.2 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (114) |
| Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon | Newtown | 0.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (181) |
| Qpet | Rosebery | 2.3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (164) |
| Furever Friends Dog Grooming | Ultimo | 1.1 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (17) |
| Paws of Fun | Camperdown | 1.3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.4 (142) |
| Pets On The Point | Glebe | 2.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (295) |
| Sunny Dogs Salon | Mascot | 2.2 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (88) |
| Groomer Girl Personalised Dog Grooming | Petersham | 3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (10) |
Distance in a straight line from the middle of Erskineville. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked dog groomers near Erskineville
Weighting favours groomers whose customer feedback comes from many customers, then looks at services, posted prices, online booking and nervous-dog care. Erskineville and its neighbours come first, with nearer ones higher. Praise for gentle handling counts only when several customers repeat it.
Dog groomers near Erskineville: FAQ
Which dog groomers near Erskineville publish prices?
Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon in Newtown and CENTENNIAL BARK in Waterloo both publish prices by dog size. Ooohh Yeah Dog Care in Alexandria lists its prices too, from $25 for a towel dry bath.
Who grooms anxious dogs near Erskineville?
Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon in Erskineville is described by customers as gentle with timid, anxious and senior dogs. Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon in Chippendale slows the pace for anxious pets when owners say so at booking.
Can I book a dog groom near Erskineville online?
Yes, book online at Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon in Erskineville or at Ooohh Yeah Dog Care in Alexandria. Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon does not, so phone or visit it.
Do any groomers near Erskineville take cats?
Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon in Erskineville grooms cats, on Mondays. Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon in Chippendale grooms cats too.