Best dog groomers for nervous dogs in Lower North Shore

Best dog groomers for nervous dogs in Lower North Shore, ranked

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   #1Shaggy Babies for one-on-one grooms with no cage drying

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Neutral Bay

   Shaggy Babies works from a salon in Neutral Bay and does not travel. Zuzana handles each dog individually, and the salon says dogs are kept out of cages between washing and drying. Customers report that nervous and shy dogs calm down under its quiet handling. Small-breed full grooms begin at $120. A day stay is possible here too, because the salon is housed in DoggieLove Day Care and charges extra for it. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30am to 5pm and takes online bookings.

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   #2Puppuccino Pet Spa Mosman for anxious dogs who get extra care at booking

   Nervous dogsBased in Mosman

   Puppuccino Pet Spa Mosman is a dog grooming spa based in Mosman. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm, with online booking that covers drop-off and pick-up. Grooms begin with a warm bath in organic, aromatherapy shampoo, and the spa uses organic, vegan products throughout. Owners who flag anxieties when booking are given extra care, the spa says, and staff are trained to pick up on each dog's body language. Day care, boarding and puppy training run from the same business.

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   #3The Fur Salon by Rufus and Coco (Mosman) for one groomer per pet

   Nervous dogsBased in Mosman

   On Military Road in Mosman, The Fur Salon by Rufus and Coco grooms dogs and cats. It has two sister salons, in Balgowlah and Queens Park. Each pet has a dedicated groomer, which the salon says helps reduce anxiety, and regulars say their dogs look forward to visits with that groomer. Made in Australia, its range is kept clear of parabens and sulphates and balanced to skin pH. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and bookings are made through the Book Now links on its page. Cat grooming is also offered.

4. #4Dog Shed Pet Styling for calm, one-on-one visits in a home salon

   Based in Mosman

   Each dog gets its own stylist at Dog Shed Pet Styling, a home salon based in Mosman. The salon describes a calm setting with gentle handling and positive reinforcement, and visits open with a warm hydrobath and massage. Cats can book a wash and nail clip, though sedation is outside what it offers for them. Bookings are by appointment only, from 8am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, made online or by text.

Compare dog groomers for nervous dogs in Lower North Shore

The table shows where each groomer is based, whether it takes online bookings and prices, and whether customers describe its care for nervous dogs.

Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.

How we picked dog groomers for nervous dogs in Lower North Shore

Each groomer was read for what it says about nervous, senior or anxious dogs: one dog at a time, no cage drying and quiet sessions. We also looked at what several customers say about anxious dogs, and at customers' overall view, weighted toward businesses with more customer feedback. Each pick's own page was read for this kind of care, and the order follows that care first, then the overall view.