Best dog groomers with published prices in Sydney

Best dog groomers with published prices in Sydney, ranked

1. #1The Paw Centre for groom and bath prices by dog size

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Berowra

   The Paw Centre is a salon studio in Berowra with three groom tiers, Bronze, Silver and Gold, each priced for dogs from 0 to 9 kg and for dogs 30 kg and over. Baths and blow dries use the same two size bands, from $82.50 to $137.50. Puppy Pack is $65, nail clipping alone is $35, and Platinum Membership starts from $115 a month. Every groom is booked for at least an hour and a half, and the business says it is fully insured. The list does not say what each tier includes, so ask before booking.

2. #2Happy Tail Grooming for full grooms priced by weight, and cats

   Prices publishedBased in Allambie Heights

   Happy Tail Grooming is a dog and cat groomer in Allambie Heights on the Northern Beaches. Its full groom is priced in six weight bands, from $120 for dogs up to 5 kg to $215 for dogs over 35 kg, and its wash and tidy and wash and dry prices also step up by weight. A cat wash and tidy is listed at $130 as a separate item. A nail clip and file is $20 on its own.

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   #3Ooohh Yeah Dog Care for bath prices that build up with each finish

   Prices publishedBased in Alexandria

   Ooohh Yeah Dog Care in Alexandria prices each groom as a bath plus a finish. A bath and towel dry starts at $25, a bath and blow dry at $60, and a bath and style cut at $100. Teeth brushing costs $5 and ear plucking $15 when added to a bath. De-matting costs $30 for 30 minutes, and some dogs need two staff for a $20 handling fee. Puppy first grooms are offered, but the list gives them no price.

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   #4Pawdressers for poodle cut prices and cage-free grooms

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Darlinghurst

   Pawdressers in Darlinghurst works on one dog at a time and skips cage dryers. It publishes four full groom prices by dog size, from $135 for a small dog to $215 for an extra large one. Poodle cuts are $150 for small dogs and $175 for medium. Wash and blow dries start at $65 for small dogs, $85 for medium and $90 for large, and the plus signs mean the price can rise. A puppy intro groom costs $95 to $115.

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   #5Pampered Floof for desensitisation sessions billed in five-minute blocks

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Picnic Point

   Julie, who is a behaviour trainer as well as a groomer, runs Pampered Floof in Picnic Point. The salon publishes three prices: a full groom for dogs under 14 kg at $115.50 to $148.50, a bath and tidy at $82.50 to $115, and desensitisation therapy at $11 per 5 minutes. Each dog has time to settle in before a groom, the business says. The salon says it is currently full, so ask about its waitlist before picking a date.

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   #6Blue Mountains Dog Grooming for weight-band prices in Katoomba

   Prices publishedBased in Katoomba

   Blue Mountains Dog Grooming is a dog groomer in Katoomba that lists its prices in four weight bands, from under 7 kg to 25 kg and up. A bath and blow dry starts at $50 for the smallest band and $80 for the largest. It says it serves clients throughout the Blue Mountains. The groomer sets each dog's price, so ask for a quote before booking, and expect matted coats, de-shedding, poodle feet and nail trims as add-ons at $10 to $20 each.

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   #7Ypets Dog Grooming Salon for large dogs up to 38 kg

   Prices publishedBased in North Rocks

   Ypets Dog Grooming Salon in North Rocks prices dogs in four bands from small to XLarge, with XLarge covering up to 38 kg. A short-hair wash and dry runs from $55 for small dogs to $110 for XLarge, and a long-hair full groom from $105 to $190. A double coat wash and tidy starts at $90 for small dogs. Bigger dogs, above 38 kg, are quoted by coat and breed instead of a set price. The salon says it uses no sedation under any circumstances.

8. #8Barber Paw dog grooming Naremburn/Crows Nest 2065 for spa and fluff dries

   Prices publishedBased in Naremburn

   Barber Paw dog grooming Naremburn/Crows Nest 2065 is a salon on Willoughby Road in Naremburn. It lists prices as ranges by dog size for full grooms, spa and fluff dries, and baths with facial and tail trim. A small dog's full groom is $85 to $98, and a small dog's spa and fluff dry is $40 to $55, rising to $75 and up for a large dog. The spa and fluff dry is not offered for matted coats.

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   #9CENTENNIAL BARK for double coat grooms and hand-stripping by the hour

   Prices publishedBased in Waterloo

   CENTENNIAL BARK in Waterloo also offers daycare and puppy school alongside its grooms. Its double coat groom starts at $145 for a small dog and $250 for an x-large one, and its full groom from $125 to $200. Hand-stripping is charged at $120 an hour, so ask how long a coat will take. De-matting is $10 per 10 minutes. Coats that are badly matted can cost more than the starting price. It is open Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 6:30pm.

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    #10Urban Tails Dog Grooming Salon for puppy first haircuts and walk-in nail trims

    Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Bradbury

    Urban Tails Dog Grooming Salon is a purpose-built salon in Bradbury, Campbelltown. It prices baths and blow dries from $66.00 for an extra small dog with a short coat, and comfort grooms from $126.50 for dogs 8 to 15 kg. A puppy first haircut is $110, and a walk-in nail trim is $27.50, with no appointment needed on weekdays. The business says final prices are confirmed at check-in, and an overgrown or matted coat costs $50 per 30 minutes extra for pre-clipping.

Compare dog groomers with published prices in Sydney

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How we picked dog groomers with published prices in Sydney

Groomers that publish the most prices come first, especially where a price varies with dog size or breed. Customer scores break ties, weighted by how many customers gave one. We went through each business's own pages for its price lists and what a service covers. Most prices are starting prices, so ask for a quote before booking.