Best of Melbourne 2019: top 10 dog groomers in Melbourne’s east revealed
We’ve unleashed the results, and here they are — the top 10 dog groomers in Melbourne’s east, as voted by you. Did your pooch’s pamperer make the cut? SEE THE RESULTS
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Dog groomers in Melbourne’s east are in such hot demand, people drive from across Melbourne to use them, and two made Melbourne’s top 10, which you can see HERE.
These are the top 10 dog groomers in Melbourne’s east.
10. LILU’S LANE DOG GROOMING, WESBURN
Home-based groomer Shannon is loved by her customers for her haircuts and care.
Jennifer says Shannon is fantastic with her dog Mitch.
“She always gives him a great haircut, but keeps his personality,” Jennifer says.
Lisa says Shannon is the only groomer that can cut and file her pug’s nails without sedation, and Amy says Shannon fits her dogs in no matter what.
Julie says Shannon “loves what she does and she does it very well”.
More: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Pet-Service/Lilus-lane-dog-grooming-494138694330048/
9. DASCHING GROOMS, RINGWOOD
37 Hendra Grove
Jess from Dasching Grooms has a wonderful rapport with her canine clients, customers say.
Amanda says her poodle Maggie “used to cry about being left with previous groomers, but she charges in to say hi to Jess”.
Maaike says Jess never rushes and always treats dogs as if they are her own.
And Jordyn says Jess is an incredible talent who works “around the clock”.
“She loves my boy as much as I do”.
More: https://www.facebook.com/DaschingPetGrooms/
8. M DOG GROOMING SALON, MULGRAVE
16 Jessop Close
Customers say groomer May is a-may-zing! Known for the quirky haircuts she gives canines, her customers travel from across Melbourne to use her services.
Sylvia says May’s work is “pure artistry”, while Vivienne says she does beautiful grooms “every single time”.
Rumiko says May does “the best teddy bear cut” for her toy poodles Hana and Gnocchi.
“I’m very particular about how it’s done, but always happy with the results,” she says.
And Chloe says May “always does her best to make your dog look amazing and her hand-scissoring skills rock”.
Nicolette loves May so much, she travels an hour to take her cavoodles there.
More: https://www.facebook.com/MDogGrooming/
7. THE DAPPER DOG GROOMING & SPA, WANTIRNA
10 Courtney Square
Pooches definitely love The Dapper Dog. Customers say groomer Kath pampers their pooches and they wouldn’t send them anywhere else.
David says Kath “goes above and beyond for my dog and me”.
Andrea says Kath is “a beautiful person who loves the animals and takes pride in her work”.
And Jos echoes those sentiments.
“Kath is a perfectionist and has created a beautiful, relaxing workplace for her doggy clients. My dogs love her!”
More: https://www.facebook.com/thedapperdoggroomingandspa/
6. K9 CLIP & CLEAN, LILYDALE
Valley View Court
K9 Clip & Clean groomer Bianca does an “amazing job”, her customers say.
Josie says Bianca is “so gentle and caring” to her dog Zoe, and Alissa says she is “very kind and a natural at what she does”.
And Joan says Bianca is “a very special, caring, loving person and fantastic groomer who genuinely loves your dog and they love her, too.”
More: https://www.facebook.com/k9clipandcleanlilydale/
5. DIVINE DOG GROOMING SALON, MULGRAVE
8 Dunoon Court
Dani at Divine Dog Grooming Salon is much-loved by her customers.
Julie says Dani has “an awesome connection” to dogs, and pets loved going there.
And Samantha says she works with pooches “in a calm environment” to promote positive experiences.
More: https://www.facebook.com/Divine-Dog-Grooming-Salon-360676542314/
4. DOG GROOMING BY JACQUI, RINGWOOD EAST
60 Mt Dandenong Rd
Jacqui is loved by her customers for letting canines be cage-free and stress-free.
Lisa says Jacqui is “just so gentle” with dogs, and Wendy says she is “very caring and gentle and treats each fur baby as if it is her own.”
More: https://www.facebook.com/doggroomingbyjacqui/
3. SIMPLY STYLISH DOG GROOMING, KEW
87 Willsmere Rd
It’s the little things that stand out for clients of Yvonne at Simply Stylish Dog Grooming.
Tamie says she loves that she can drop in and get her cairn terrier’s hair cut around the eyes for free at any time.
Michelle says the salon has the “best communication skills I’ve ever encountered from a business”.
“Daily photos on Facebook, thankyou texts. Dogs love it.”
Thea says the salon is the hub of Willsmere Village, “where all things furry and happy walk out the door”.
And Nikki says Yvonne is the only groomer her cavoodle Charlie is happy to go to.
More: https://www.facebook.com/simplystylish.dog/
2. ANIMAL MAD PET GROOMING, WHEELERS HILL
3 Maldon Court
Animal Mad Pet Grooming came in at number 9 in Melbourne’s top 10 dog groomers, and it’s no surprise when customers say their dogs “can’t wait to break the door down to get in”.
And they’re not lying.
Groomer Sarah Lowe says she’s had to replace her gate because so many pups have broken it.
“You can hear them coming down the street, they get so excited to come in,” she said.
Another customer, Wendy, says: “When you see dogs, tails wagging, excited to get into the salon, it tells you how great the staff are”.
Bernadette says groomer Sarah is “so gentle” with her Australian cattle dogs, who are anxious about noise.
And Tabitha says she loves the way Sarah handles her border collie Saxon, “who isn’t the greatest fan of the blow dryer”.
Clients also love Sarah’s attention to detail and service.
More: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalMadDogGrooming/
1. FUR DESIGN DOGGY DAY SPA, MOOROOLBARK
238 Manchester Rd
Service with a smile and haircuts with heart are two of the reasons Fur Design Doggy Day Spa made it into Melbourne’s top 10 groomers, and top of Melbourne’s east.
And owner and groomer Susan Mackenzie offers free unlimited puppy grooms up until 16 weeks.
Vanessa says her terrier cross Lenny “HATES getting a ‘chop chop’ but he’s good when he’s there”, while Shannon says Susan’s cuts are the best her Maltese shitzu Sid has had.
Many other customers say their precious pooches just love Susan.
Alexis says Susan always greets her with a smile, and Danni says she take the time to listen to what her customers want.