Best dog groomers near Ultimo
Last updatedOoohh Yeah Dog Care leads this list of dog groomers near Ultimo, with the widest run of services and a published price for each one. The businesses differ: some groom beside a daycare, some take one dog at a time with no cage dryers, and some quote by the dog's coat and condition. Pick on the dog's needs, the drive, and whether a drop-off suits you.
Quick picks near Ultimo
- Best for a full range of grooms with daycare on hand: Ooohh Yeah Dog Care, which also runs dog daycare and boarding.
- Best for a cage-free groom: Pawdressers, one dog at a time with no cage dryers.
- Best for an anxious dog: Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon, with slower appointments set at booking.
- Best for a double-coated or hand-stripped dog: CENTENNIAL BARK, which hand-strips by the hour.
- Best for a drop-off groom with set prices: AllDog Grooming, which publishes prices by dog weight.
Best dog groomers near Ultimo, ranked

#1Ooohh Yeah Dog Care for bath and breed cuts, with daycare on the same site
Prices publishedBased in Alexandria2.6 km from UltimoOoohh Yeah Dog Care grooms dogs in Alexandria, about 2.6 km from central Ultimo, alongside puppy and adult daycare and boarding. Breed cuts and puppy first visits are on the menu, and every visit opens with a bath before the finish is chosen. A bath and towel dry starts from $25, a bath and style cut from $100, and teeth brushing and ear plucking are add-ons. Dogs already in its daycare get a grooming discount, and walk-ins are fitted in when the salon can manage it.

#2Pawdressers for cage-free grooms with one dog at a time
Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Darlinghurst1.9 km from UltimoPawdressers, based in Darlinghurst roughly 1.9 km from central Ultimo, handles a single dog at once and never uses cage dryers. Between stages the dog rests rather than sitting in a cage, and the groomer and owner settle the look before any clipping. A first puppy groom costs $95 to $115, while a full groom for a small dog begins at $135 and reaches $215 for extra large. Owners report dogs returning calm, clean and well groomed, and you can book online.

#3Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique and Salon for calm handling of anxious pets
Nervous dogsBased in Chippendale1 km from UltimoFuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon grooms dogs and cats from one Kensington Street shop in Chippendale, roughly 1 km from central Ultimo. Its head groomer, Tara, leads the team, and anxious pets get a slower pace with breaks when owners say so at booking. Puppies have a gentler first visit with clippers and dryers introduced slowly, and cats have their own quiet session. No price list is online; the salon quotes after asking about breed, size, coat and temperament.

#4CENTENNIAL BARK for double-coat grooms and hand-stripping
Prices publishedBased in Waterloo2.7 km from UltimoWaterloo's CENTENNIAL BARK, about 2.7 km from central Ultimo, pairs grooming with dog daycare and puppy school. The menu covers washes, full grooms, double coat grooms and style grooms, and hand-stripping is priced at $120 an hour. Prices step up by dog weight, from $50 for a small dog's wash and dry, and the salon lists a step-free entrance and parking. De-matting is charged in 10-minute blocks, so a badly matted coat costs more.

#5Dog de Miow for consistent cuts on dogs and cats
Based in Potts Point2.5 km from UltimoDog de Miow is a pet grooming salon in Potts Point, about 2.5 km from central Ultimo, and it grooms cats as well as dogs. Repeat clients report consistent results, and several ask for Marilyn by name. Full grooms include the body, nails, ears and anal glands, and a bath and tidy only does the face and paws. Questions can go by WhatsApp or email, and Sunday slots are by appointment alone.
#6AllDog Grooming for weight-based prices and drop-off grooms in Pyrmont
Prices publishedBased in Pyrmont1.1 km from UltimoOn Pyrmont Street, AllDog Grooming is about 1.1 km from central Ultimo. It publishes prices by dog weight, with a small dog's wash and dry at $29, a medium dog's tidy at $84 and a large dog's full groom at $144, and extra large dogs are quoted. Drop-offs and collections are free within 30 minutes either side of the booking, and a fee of $5 per 30 minutes applies after that. Dogs leave calm and tidy, according to customers.
Compare dog groomers near Ultimo
The table sets out where each business is based, its hours and how to book.
| Dog groomer | Based in | Distance | Mobile | Prices | Nervous dogs | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ooohh Yeah Dog Care | Alexandria | 2.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (127) |
| Pawdressers | Darlinghurst | 1.9 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (117) |
| Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon | Chippendale | 1 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (108) |
| CENTENNIAL BARK | Waterloo | 2.7 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (111) |
| Dog de Miow | Potts Point | 2.5 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (67) |
| AllDog Grooming | Pyrmont | 1.1 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (47) |
| Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon | Newtown | 2.3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (181) |
| Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon | Erskineville | 2.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (114) |
| Petropolis Pet Grooming | Leichhardt | 3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (63) |
| Pets On The Point | Glebe | 1 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (295) |
| Furever Friends Dog Grooming | Ultimo | 3.8 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (17) |
| Paws of Fun | Camperdown | 2.3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.4 (142) |
Distance in a straight line from the middle of Ultimo. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked dog groomers near Ultimo
The list is ordered by average customer feedback, weighted towards businesses with more of it, then by the range of services, published prices, online booking and care for nervous dogs. Only businesses a short drive from Ultimo, or based in the suburb or mobile and naming it, are included, and nearer ones sit a little ahead. Each business's own page was read for what it offers and how it handles dogs.
Dog groomers near Ultimo: FAQ
Which dog groomers near Ultimo publish their prices?
AllDog Grooming in Pyrmont publishes prices by dog weight for washes, tidies and full grooms. Ooohh Yeah Dog Care lists a price for each service, and Pawdressers in Darlinghurst lists full grooms by dog size.
Which Ultimo groomers will take an anxious dog at a slower pace?
Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon in Chippendale asks owners to flag an anxious dog when booking, so the appointment can run slowly with breaks. Pawdressers in Darlinghurst also works at each dog's pace.
Can I drop my dog off for a groom near Ultimo?
Drop-offs and collections are free for AllDog Grooming in Pyrmont as long as they fall within 30 minutes of the booking. Ooohh Yeah Dog Care asks for collection within 30 minutes of the groom, since a late pick-up fee applies after that.
Is any groomer on this page based in Ultimo itself?
No business on this page is based in Ultimo. Fuzzy Monsters in Chippendale and AllDog Grooming in Pyrmont are the closest bases, each about a kilometre from the middle of the suburb.