Best of Melbourne 2019: top 10 dog groomers in Melbourne’s south revealed
We’ve unleashed the results, and here they are — the top 10 dog groomers in Melbourne’s south, as voted by you. Did your pooch’s pamperer make the cut? SEE THE RESULTS
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People in Melbourne’s south are spoiled for choice when it comes to dog groomers, and they’re proving popular, with three of them making Melbourne’s top 10, which you can see HERE.
These are the top 10 dog groomers in Melbourne’s south.
10. Petiquette by Caroline, Elwood
18 Ormond Rd
Groomers Chris and Caroline are so loved by their clients that one even calls them family.
And many say they go above and beyond for their precious pooches.
“I can tell they genuinely care for the health, wellbeing and happiness of every single dog,” says customer Tess.
Customer Kahli says: “This is hands down the best grooming salon ever. So knowledgeable, friendly, and great with anxious dogs.”
The cage-free salon is also a big hit.
Abby says: “The dogs always have a blast free-roaming in the cage-free salon which means they come home exhausted.”
And customers also rate their Instagram memes!
More: https://www.facebook.com/petiquettebycaroline/
9. Groomed by Em, Carrum Downs
19 Scarlett Ave
Em’s customers say she is so good with dogs that even pups that hate grooming come home happy.
Clients say she is compassionate, patient and gentle with their pets.
Customer Kristel says “I can hear Em talking to Stella the moment I leave and I can hear the love in her voice.”
And Dianne says Em “provides a one-on-one service to give your dog her undivided attention”.
“She loves them like her own,” Dianne says.
Nadine seems to sum up Em best: “Emma the groomer is patient, kind, caring, gentle, loving, compassionate and her grooming skills are A1.”
More: https://www.facebook.com/groomedbyem
8. Doggies Day Out, Bentleigh
67A Patterson Rd
Doggies Day Out is a day out for pooches.
Customers says their pets love visiting, and some stay well past their appointment.
Vicki says the staff are “so friendly and accommodating”.
“They allow me to leave Biscuit to play for the day when I’m working,” she says.
And Jeff says they have a great outside play area.
“Our dog looks forward to his doggies day out,” he says.
And Barbara says her dog Ollie gets spoiled by the team.
More: https://www.facebook.com/DoggiesDayOutDogGrooming/
7. Furritorry, Frankston
4 Carter Court
Customers sing the praises of Furritorry’s Natalia.
Olena calls her an “artist”, while Yana says she is a “master of her trade”.
Anna says after her English cocker spaniel visits Natalia she looks like she’s ready for a dog show.
And many say their dogs just love her.
“She feels them, they feel her,” Galina says.
Natalia’s attention to detail is also not lost on her customers — Jenny says her pooches even get paw balm on their pads.
More: https://www.facebook.com/furritorry/
6. A Pet’s Prerogative, Carrum Downs
35 Cockatoo Drive
Groomer John has a way with pets, with many customers loving his ability to get their canines clean.
Amy says her dog Heidi used to hate having a bath, but loves it since going to John.
And Kerrie says: “Our girl apparently didn’t like the dryer, but they used a special cover over Kira’s ears and she was great.”
Sharan says John “really knows dogs and has a wonderful ability to really connect with them”.
More: https://www.facebook.com/apetsprerogative/
5. Simply Pawfect, Berwick
Josh at Simply Pawfect has been called “The Dog Whisperer” by customer Sophie, who says his service is top notch.
“He gained my dog’s trust instantly,” Sophie says.
While Natasha says her German shepherd Honey is anxious at home when it comes to bath time, but Josh is “incredible with her, so friendly and comforting”.
More: https://www.facebook.com/simplypawfectAU/
4. Puss n Pooch Grooming, Officer
409 Princes Highway
The groomers at Puss n Pooch are much-loved by their customers, who say they in turn love their dogs.
Sami says they treat her fur baby Georgie, a Maltese cross silky terrier, “like she was their own”.
And Emma says she is “blessed” to use them.
“The ladies love what they do, every animal they groom is treated like their very own fur baby,” Emma says.
More: https://www.facebook.com/Pussnpoochgrooming/
3. Fetching Grooms Pet Styling, Clyde North
1-3 Selandra Blvd
Fetching Grooms was voted the seventh-best dog groomer in Melbourne, and it has no shortage of adoring clients.
Scores of comments flowed in for groomer Renee, who is called a “prize winner” by customer Erica.
Hailee praises Renee’s ability to calm even the most scared and aggressive dogs, and Briesha says she “takes the time to get to know your dog as an individual”.
Mandy says her jack russell Luna gets anxious without her, but Renee is “fabulous” and has him looking “gorgeous”.
And Pete, who has a leonburger, says many groomers won’t touch “giant breed dogs”, but it’s no issue for Renee.
Alex says her dogs Moose and Bonnie love seeing Renee, who provides a “full service” by making them look beautiful and giving lots of cuddles.
More: https://www.facebook.com/fetchingdoggrooms/
2. PenPoochies Doggie Hairdresser, Beaumaris
121 Cromer Rd
PenPoochies came in at number 5 in Melbourne’s top 10 dog groomers, and is the second-best in Melbourne’s south.
One word that continually comes up to describe groomer Penny is “caring”.
Customer Laura says: “Penny is genuinely a dog whisperer! She is the most gentle and caring groomer I’ve ever come across.”
And Alison says Penny is “the most caring groomer around”.
“She genuinely loves her clients, the dogs, and aims to understand them,” Alison says.
And Patricia says her rescue dog Jessie, who has “issues”, loves Penny.
“Penny is kind, loving, works with her and uses no restraints,” she says.
More: https://www.facebook.com/Penpoochiesdoggiehairdresser/
1. Short Bark n Sides Dog and Cat Grooming, Mornington
203 Mornington-Tyabb Rd
These Mornington groomers made it to number 3 in Melbourne’s top 10 and customers couldn’t speak more highly of them.
Angela says Alana “cares about what she does and the animals she grooms, so always makes them feel comfortable”.
And Claire says groomer Jane treats her anxious golden retriever Lilly “so beautifully” and pampers her “perfectly”.