Best dog groomers near Darlinghurst

Best dog groomers near Darlinghurst, ranked

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   #1Pawdressers in Darlinghurst for calm, cage-free grooms

   Prices publishedNervous dogs0.4 km from Darlinghurst

   Pawdressers is a salon in Darlinghurst itself, 0.4 km from the middle of the suburb, and it grooms each dog alone with no cage dryers. Dogs rest between stages instead of waiting in cages, and the groomer agrees the cut before clipping starts, so a photo at drop-off helps. At the top end, an extra large dog's full groom is $215, and the scale starts at $135 for a small one. Poodle cuts are $150 for small and $175 for medium, and puppies have an intro groom at $95 to $115. Daycare and boarding are also on the list.

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   #2Dog de Miow in Potts Point for cats as well as dogs

   Based in Potts Point0.4 km from Darlinghurst

   Potts Point is home to Dog de Miow, 0.4 km from the middle of Darlinghurst, a pet salon that does cats as well as dogs. Every full groom at this salon runs through a wash, blow dry, nails, ears and glands, and a bath and tidy reaches the face and paws. Marilyn is the groomer many long-term clients ask for, and they point to her attention to detail. Bath-only visits suit a dog that needs a quick clean between full grooms. Book online, or message by WhatsApp or email with a question first.

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   #3CENTENNIAL BARK in Waterloo for double coats and hand-stripping

   Prices publishedBased in Waterloo2.7 km from Darlinghurst

   Based in Waterloo, CENTENNIAL BARK lies 2.7 km out from the middle of Darlinghurst, and it adds daycare and a puppy school. Every service includes a bath and blow dry, and the finish sets the price: a wash and dry adds ear cleaning and nail clipping, a full groom includes a body clip shorter than 1 cm, and a style groom takes a longer clip or a breed style cut. Hand-stripping removes dead hair by hand and is charged at $120 an hour. Small dogs start at $145 for a double coat groom. De-matting is $10 per 10 minutes, so ask for a quote on a badly matted coat.

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   #4Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon for slow, anxiety-aware visits

   Nervous dogsBased in Chippendale2.1 km from Darlinghurst

   Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon is a dog and cat grooming salon in Chippendale, 2.1 km from the middle of Darlinghurst, led by head groomer Tara. Anxious pets get calm handling here, and puppies on a first groom are introduced to clippers and dryers gently. Dogs are styled to breed and hand scissored rather than stripped, and grooming happens at its Kensington Street shop only. Owners who mention anxiety at booking get a slower pace with breaks, planned around the pet. Prices aren't listed online, so call for a quote, since they vary by breed, size, coat and behaviour.

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   #5AllDog Grooming in Pyrmont for prices set by dog weight

   Prices publishedBased in Pyrmont2.6 km from Darlinghurst

   AllDog Grooming is a salon on Pyrmont Street in Pyrmont, 2.6 km from the middle of Darlinghurst, and it publishes its prices by dog weight. Dogs weighing up to 8.9 kg are charged $29 for a wash and dry, $64 for a tidy and $104 for a full groom. Medium dogs (9 to 14.9 kg) pay $39, $84 and $124, and large dogs (15 to 24.9 kg) pay $49, $104 and $144. For extra large dogs, phone for a price first. Drop-off and collection are free within 30 minutes either side of the appointment, and daycare with nap time runs at the same address.

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   #6Edgecliff Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon for clip and style cuts

   Prices publishedBased in Edgecliff1.6 km from Darlinghurst

   Edgecliff Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon is a salon on New South Head Road in Edgecliff, 1.6 km from the middle of Darlinghurst, and it is not a mobile service. It washes the coat first, then clips or styles it to the owner's brief, and dogs often leave with a bow tie or ribbon. Clip cuts begin at $110, $120 and $140 across the three size bands, and style cuts at $135, $145 and $160. Bookings go through the salon rather than online. Final prices can change with coat condition and size, so ask for a quote on a heavy or matted coat.

Compare dog groomers near Darlinghurst

The table sets out where each groomer is based, how far it is from Darlinghurst, and whether it lists prices.

Distance in a straight line from the middle of Darlinghurst. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.

How we picked dog groomers near Darlinghurst

The order favours groomers that many customers have reviewed, then the spread of services they list, published prices, online booking and gentle handling of nervous dogs. Candidates had to sit near Darlinghurst or be based there, with closer ones moved up a little. Every pick's own pages were read for its services and approach to dogs.