Grooming

Full groom

Wash, dry, clip and hand-scissor finish, priced by size and coat type and shaped to suit the dog in front of us.

Price $95 to $230

Takes 2-3.5 hours

The whole thing: comb-out, wash, hand dry, body clip or scissor length to the style you asked for, feet and face finished with blunt-tipped scissors, nails, ears and pads done, and a comb-through at the end so nothing is left sitting in the coat. We work to the dog's tolerance rather than a set time, which is why we book fewer of them a day than most salons. If the shape you want is not achievable on the coat you have brought us, we will say so before we start and give you a plan to get there by the next groom.

What is included

  • Full comb-out and coat assessment
  • Wash, condition and hand or stand dry
  • Clip or scissor to the agreed length
  • Hand-scissored face and feet with blunt-tipped shears
  • Nails, ears, pads and sanitary included
  • A written note of the blade and length used, so the next groom matches

How it works

  1. Agree the length and shape with you at drop-off
  2. Comb out, then wash and dry
  3. Clip or scissor the body to length
  4. Hand-finish the face, feet and tail
  5. Comb through, check nails and ears, and take a photo for your file

driven by size and coat type: a shih tzu sits near the bottom, a standard poodle or a large doodle in a scissor finish near the top, and a coat that has been left too long adds de-matting time on top

Questions about this

Full groom, answered

  • How long will my dog be with you?

    Two to three and a half hours for most dogs. Drop off at eight and you are usually collecting before lunch.

  • Can I ask for a specific length?

    Yes, and we write down the blade and comb we used so the next groom matches. Bring a photo if you have one.

  • What happens if my dog will not settle?

    We stop. You collect a part-groomed dog and pay for what was done, and we try a shorter booking next time.

Booking a full groom

Tell us the size and coat, and any handling notes

Two to three and a half hours for most dogs, and a written note of the blade and length so the next one matches.

Book a full groom

Dog's size, coat and any handling notes is enough to start.

or call (02) 5550 0120

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