Best dog groomers near Alexandria
Last updatedOoohh Yeah Dog Care comes first for grooming dogs near Alexandria, and it is the one salon here that sits inside the suburb itself. The salons here differ in what they groom, whether they list prices, and how they handle anxious dogs. Choose by the service your dog needs, then check the hours, since several salons are closed on Sundays.
Quick picks near Alexandria
- Best for a dog that also goes to daycare: Ooohh Yeah Dog Care, which runs daycare in the same business and discounts grooms for dogs already in it.
- Best for full grooms and hand-stripping on large coats: CENTENNIAL BARK, with a full groom priced up to an x-large dog.
- Best for timid, anxious or senior dogs: Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon, where several customers say staff are gentle.
- Best for cat grooming alongside dogs: Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon, which gives cats their own quiet session.
- Best for scissor cuts and styling: Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon, with hand-scissored finishes for every breed.
Best dog groomers near Alexandria, ranked

#1Ooohh Yeah Dog Care for daycare dogs who also need a groom
Prices published0.4 km from AlexandriaOoohh Yeah Dog Care is an Alexandria business that runs daycare for dogs and puppies, plus boarding, alongside its grooming. Each visit opens with a bath, after which the owner picks a finish: towel dry, blow dry, hygiene trim, short clip or style cut. Breed cuts and first grooms for puppies are offered too. A bath and style cut starts at $100. It is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 6:30pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Bookings can be made online, and walk-ins are fitted in only when possible. A late pick-up fee of $1 a minute applies after the first 30 minutes.

#2CENTENNIAL BARK for full grooms and hand-stripping on large coats
Prices publishedBased in Waterloo1.6 km from AlexandriaCENTENNIAL BARK is a salon based in Waterloo, about 1.6 km from the middle of Alexandria, with dog daycare and puppy school alongside. Services span a wash and dry through to full, double coat and style grooms, and hand-stripping bills at $120 an hour. Prices rise with dog size: a full groom starts at $125 for a small dog and $200 for an x-large dog of 30 kg or more. It is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm and does not list weekend hours. The salon says de-matting is charged in 10-minute blocks, so ask for a quote on a badly matted coat.

#3Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon for anxious dogs and cat grooming
Nervous dogsBased in Chippendale1.6 km from AlexandriaFuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon is a dog and cat grooming salon in Chippendale, about 1.6 km from the middle of Alexandria. All grooming happens at the Kensington Street shop. Dogs get breed-specific styling and hand scissoring rather than stripping, and cats have their own quiet session with slow, patient handling. Puppies have a slower first visit. Owners who flag an anxious or sensitive pet at booking can get a slower session with breaks. Its listed hours are 10am to 6pm from Tuesday to Sunday, and prices are not published online, so call for a quote.

#4Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon for breed cuts and gentle handling of timid dogs
Nervous dogsBased in Erskineville0.9 km from AlexandriaHot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon works on dogs and cats from an air-conditioned room at 67 Erskineville Road, about 0.9 km from the middle of Alexandria. Breed cuts, summer and winter clips and de-shedding are its main jobs. Cats are groomed on Mondays and dogs from Tuesday to Saturday, and the salon offers a Day Stay for dogs during longer grooms. Several customers say staff are gentle with timid, anxious and senior dogs, and that cats are handled calmly. Hours are 9am to 4pm on Monday and 8am to 4pm from Tuesday to Saturday, and prices depend on coat length, condition, breed and size.

#5Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon for hand-scissored cuts and styling
Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Newtown1.2 km from AlexandriaBased on Wilson Street in Newtown, about 1.2 km from the middle of Alexandria, Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon also keeps a second shop in Edgecliff. Its groomers come from Japan and South Korea and do hand-scissored cuts and styling for all breeds, after a careful wash and a special drying technique. A clip cut for a small dog starts at $110 and a style cut for a large dog at $160. Hours run from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Sunday to Saturday. Bookings go through the phone or a visit to the shop, not online.
#6Qpet for neat tidy-ups and step-free access
Based in Rosebery1.8 km from AlexandriaRosebery's Qpet sits on Rothschild Avenue, about 1.8 km from the middle of Alexandria, and grooms dogs. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Customers who have gone for years describe the staff as professional and caring, and say pets leave neatly cut. Getting in is step-free, handy for a dog in a pram or a wheelchair user. Sweetacres Park sits a minute's walk off, for a stroll either side of the appointment.
Compare dog groomers near Alexandria
The table sets the salons side by side on where each is based, how far it is from the middle of Alexandria, and whether prices are listed.
| Dog groomer | Based in | Distance | Mobile | Prices | Nervous dogs | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ooohh Yeah Dog Care | Alexandria | 0.4 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (127) |
| CENTENNIAL BARK | Waterloo | 1.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (111) |
| Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon | Chippendale | 1.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (108) |
| Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon | Erskineville | 0.9 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (114) |
| Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon | Newtown | 1.2 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (181) |
| Qpet | Rosebery | 1.8 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (164) |
| Furever Friends Dog Grooming | Ultimo | 1.7 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (17) |
| Pets On The Point | Glebe | 2.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (295) |
| Paws of Fun | Camperdown | 1.9 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.4 (142) |
| Sunny Dogs Salon | Mascot | 2.3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (88) |
Distance in a straight line from the middle of Alexandria. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked dog groomers near Alexandria
Salons were ordered by customer reviews, weighted by how many there are, plus the range of services listed, published prices, online booking and care for nervous dogs. Listings near Alexandria's centre came first, with nearer ones a little ahead, and mobile groomers were included when they name the suburb. Before any salon was chosen, its own page was checked for work of this kind.
Dog groomers near Alexandria: FAQ
Which dog groomers near Alexandria take large dogs?
CENTENNIAL BARK prices its grooms up to an x-large dog of 30 kg or more, so it covers the biggest coats on this list. Ooohh Yeah Dog Care also lists large dogs among the dogs it grooms.
Do dog groomers near Alexandria groom after hours?
Near Alexandria, no salon on this list lists grooming after 6:30pm, and most close by 6pm. Check the hours before you book, since weekend times vary from salon to salon.
Which dog groomers near Alexandria list their prices?
Ooohh Yeah Dog Care, CENTENNIAL BARK and Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon all list prices for their grooms. Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon asks owners to call for a quote instead.