Best dog groomers in Sydney City

Best dog groomers in Sydney City, ranked

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   #1Ooohh Yeah Dog Care for towel dries, breed cuts and puppy first grooms with prices listed

   Prices publishedBased in Alexandria

   Based in Alexandria, Ooohh Yeah Dog Care also runs daycare, puppy daycare and boarding under one roof. Each groom begins with a bath, and clients pick the finish, from a towel dry to a style cut. Published prices run from $25 for a bath and towel dry to $100 for a bath and style cut. Existing daycare customers pay less for grooms, and online booking is available.

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   #2Pawdressers for nervous and sensitive dogs groomed one at a time without cage dryers

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Darlinghurst

   Darlinghurst is home to Pawdressers, which handles each dog separately and skips cage dryers. Dogs rest between stages instead of waiting in cages, and the look is agreed with the groomer before any clipping starts. A wash and blow dry starts at $65 for a small dog, and a full groom runs from $135 for a small dog to $215 for an extra large one. Puppy intro grooms cost $95 to $115. Homeowners say their dogs leave settled, tidy and well groomed.

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   #3CENTENNIAL BARK for full, double coat and style grooms on larger dogs

   Prices publishedBased in Waterloo

   CENTENNIAL BARK is based in Waterloo and suits double coat, full and style grooms on larger dogs. Coat stripping by hand is charged per hour at $120, so ask about timing first. Bigger dogs cost more here, and an extra large dog's full groom is $200 against $125 for a small one. Locals describe the staff as friendly and professional, and say dogs are handled with care. Book online, and ask for a quote before a groom on a badly matted coat.

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   #4Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon for anxious pets and puppies on a first groom

   Nervous dogsBased in Chippendale

   Chippendale's Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon serves dogs and cats from its Kensington Street shop alone. A puppy's first appointment moves at a gentler pace, with the clippers and dryers brought in slowly. Owners of nervous pets can ask for a slower session with breaks when they book. Cats get a session of their own. Quotes depend on breed, size, coat and temperament, so ring +61 426 110 322 for a price.

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   #5Dog de Miow for consistent cuts, bath visits and cat grooming in Potts Point

   Based in Potts Point

   Dog de Miow is based in Potts Point and grooms both dogs and cats at its own address there. Long-standing clients often ask for Marilyn by name and say the cut comes out as asked, visit after visit. A full groom here takes in washing, drying, the body, nails, ears and anal glands, and a bath and tidy up adds face and paws. Sunday visits are by appointment only, and bookings can be made online, or by WhatsApp or email.

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   #6AllDog Grooming for weight-based prices and drop-off grooms in Pyrmont

   Prices publishedBased in Pyrmont

   AllDog Grooming, based in Pyrmont, charges by dog weight, with a set price for each size. Small dogs under 9 kg pay $29 for a wash and dry, $64 for a tidy and $104 for a full groom. Medium dogs of 9 to 14.9 kg pay $124 for a full groom, and large dogs of 15 to 24.9 kg pay $144. Extra large dogs are quoted, so call 02 9069 5800 before booking. Drop-off and collection are free within 30 minutes either side of the appointment, then $5 per 30 minutes.

7. #7Qpet for regular grooms, neat cuts and step-free access in Rosebery

   Based in Rosebery

   Qpet, based in Rosebery, has a step-free entrance, which suits a dog in a pram or an owner using a wheelchair. Long-standing clients trust the team with their dogs and say cuts look neat afterwards. Sweetacres Park is about a minute away on foot, which leaves room for a stroll before or after a groom. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 5pm. Get a quote from the salon before booking.

8. #8Furever Friends Dog Grooming for patient care with puppies and very large breeds

   Based in Ultimo

   Furever Friends Dog Grooming, based in Ultimo, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Customers say puppies and very large breeds are handled patiently, and that visit updates arrive as photos. Call 0414 249 589 ahead to check there is time for your dog. Ask for photo updates when you book if you want them.

Compare dog groomers in Sydney City

The table compares where each groomer is based, whether it publishes prices, and how it handles nervous dogs.

Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.

How we picked dog groomers in Sydney City

The ranking favours businesses that customers rate highly, with weight given to how many have reviewed them; after that come the spread of services, published prices, online booking and care for nervous dogs. The pick text draws on what each salon describes doing for this kind of groom.