Best dog groomers in Eastern Suburbs
Last updatedPaw Stars leads this list of dog groomers in the Eastern Suburbs for full grooms and breed cuts, and it publishes a price for each dog size. The other salons differ in their tools, opening days and where they are based, from Rose Bay to Maroubra. Choose by the service your dog needs, then by how far you're willing to drive.
Quick picks in Eastern Suburbs
- Best for full grooms and breed cuts in Rose Bay: Paw Stars, with a size-based price list.
- Best for poodle cuts on longer coats: Aβ Dapper Dog Grooming Parlour, which lists bath and clip prices by breed.
- Best for clip and style cuts: Edgecliff Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon, where the cut is agreed with the stylist before the groom.
- Best for day care plus a groom: rarapetcare in Bondi Junction, which also runs breed cuts for doodles and terriers.
Best dog groomers in Eastern Suburbs, ranked

#1Paw Stars for full grooms and breed cuts near the beach
Prices publishedBased in Rose BayPaw Stars is based in Rose Bay, where it grooms dogs at its salon on New South Head Road. It offers full grooms, breed cuts, washes, de-shedding and teeth cleaning. A full groom for a small dog is $130, with medium at $150 and large at $180, and online booking is available through the salon's link. Owners who want to wash their own dog can use the self-serve wash for $15 for 10 minutes. It is open seven days, from 8:30am to 5pm.

#2Dog Salon Pagewood for regular grooms from a master groomer
Based in EastgardensDog Salon - Dog Grooming Pagewood is based in Eastgardens and grooms both dogs and cats. Its owner, Maggie, is a master groomer with over a decade of professional grooming, and owners say she talks through a coat before she cuts. Those who leave dogs in its daycare or boarding say the animals settle in well. Prices are not on the salon's page, so check the price list on the online booking page before you book. It is open from 8am to 5pm on weekdays and Saturday, and from 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
#3Aβ Dapper Dog Grooming Parlour for poodle cuts and longer coats
Prices publishedBased in MaroubraAβ Dapper Dog Grooming Parlour is based in Maroubra, and it has been grooming dogs in the Eastern Suburbs since 1982. The team has award-winning IPG Master Groomers on it, and longer coats such as poodles are a regular job. Prices are listed by breed: a scissor cut on a small breed starts from $130, and a walk-in nail clip for all four paws starts from $15 with no booking. The business says no sedation is used, and dogs are ready for collection at 5pm.

#4DOGUE Bondi for full grooms on long coats, with ultrasonic teeth cleaning
Prices publishedBased in Bondi JunctionDOGUE Bondi sits on Oxford Street in Bondi Junction, next to a shop selling dog toys and accessories. Its groomers give wash and dry, wash and tidy and full grooms, for dogs up to 25 kilograms, and they clean teeth with a vibration-free ultrasonic tool. A full groom on a small dog starts from $130, and grooms usually take two to four hours. It is open on weekdays from 9am to 5:30pm and on Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

#5Edgecliff Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon for clip and style cuts
Prices publishedBased in EdgecliffEdgecliff Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon is based on New South Head Road in Edgecliff, with a second shop in Newtown. Its stylists wash the coat, then clip or style it to the owner's brief, and customers say the cuts come out neat and well shaped. Clip cuts start from $110 for a small dog and style cuts from $135. Bookings go through the store, as there is no online booking, and the salon says final prices can change with coat condition and size. It is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

#6rarapetcare for breed cuts on poodles and doodles, plus day care
Prices publishedBased in Bondi Junctionrarapetcare is the Oxford Street salon in Bondi Junction where breed styling is the main draw, covering poodles, doodles, terriers and spaniels. Customers who have gone for years say the team is caring with each dog. Grooming is by appointment only. Day care has a Holiday Time package for dogs up to 20 kilograms at $55 to $60, and a four-hour relax session is $35 for all breeds. St James Reserve is about a two-minute walk away.

#7Planet Pooch for baths, nail clipping and a pet taxi in Randwick
Based in RandwickPlanet Pooch is a dog grooming salon in Randwick at 29 Clovelly Road, open Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm. It offers baths, nail clipping and clipping, along with a free initial consultation at the parlour. Planet Pooch has been in business for over 30 years, by its own account. Its pet taxi collects and returns dogs when it is available, so ask before you book a pick-up. Bookings are made through the contact form or by phone, as there is no online booking.
#8Lovely Dogs Grooming for anxious dogs and neat pet cuts in Maroubra
Based in MaroubraLovely Dogs Grooming is a dog grooming salon at 830 Anzac Parade in Maroubra, open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm and closed on Sundays. Owners with anxious dogs say the groomers settle them quickly, and the dogs leave calm. Before a groom, the team hears out any worries an owner raises, and owners say dogs leave looking neat and well cut. No prices are published, so ask about them when you book.
Compare dog groomers in Eastern Suburbs
The table compares where each salon is based and whether it publishes prices.
| Dog groomer | Based in | Mobile | Prices | Nervous dogs | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paw Stars | Rose Bay | β | β | β | β 4.7 (107) |
| Dog Salon - Dog Grooming Pagewood | Eastgardens | β | β | β | β 4.7 (122) |
| Aβ Dapper Dog Grooming Parlour | Maroubra | β | β | β | β 4.7 (106) |
| DOGUE Bondi | Bondi Junction | β | β | β | β 4.6 (137) |
| Edgecliff Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon | Edgecliff | β | β | β | β 4.9 (27) |
| rarapetcare | Bondi Junction | β | β | β | β 4.5 (18) |
| Planet Pooch | Randwick | β | β | β | β 4.5 (38) |
| Lovely Dogs Grooming | Maroubra | β | β | β | β 4.4 (60) |
| PawsAbout dog grooming | Rose Bay | β | β | β | β 4.0 (8) |
| Dogs Empire Grooming Service | Coogee | β | β | β | β 4.3 (72) |
| The Dandy Dog | Bondi Beach | β | β | β | β 3.9 (50) |
Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked dog groomers in Eastern Suburbs
Scores blend customer feedback with the services listed, prices shown online, online booking and nervous-dog care. Salons with more feedback from customers rank a little higher on that mix. Salon pages were read first, so the descriptions here come from each business, and the order follows the score.
Dog groomers in Eastern Suburbs: FAQ
Which dog groomers in the Eastern Suburbs publish prices?
Paw Stars, Aβ Dapper Dog Grooming Parlour, DOGUE Bondi and Edgecliff Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon all publish prices by size or breed. The salons say final prices can change with a dog's coat and condition, so confirm the quote before you book.
Which Eastern Suburbs groomer is best for an anxious dog?
Lovely Dogs Grooming in Maroubra is the place to start. Tell the team about any anxiety when you drop off, since customers say the groomers take time to settle nervous dogs.
Can I walk my dog into a Bondi Junction groomer without booking?
DOGUE Bondi and rarapetcare both need a booking, as neither lists a walk-in option. DOGUE takes bookings by email or phone, and rarapetcare takes them online.