Best dog groomers for nervous dogs near Glebe

Best dog groomers for nervous dogs near Glebe, ranked

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   #1Pawdressers for cage-free grooms at each dog's own pace

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Darlinghurst2.8 km from Glebe

   Pawdressers, based in Darlinghurst, is about 2.8 km from Glebe's centre. The salon handles one animal at a time and keeps them out of cage dryers. Customers praise the staff's patience with sensitive animals. Puppy intro grooms and daycare sit on the same list. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm, and until 5pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Owners can book online.

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   #2Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique and Salon for anxious pets and cat sessions

   Nervous dogsBased in Chippendale1.7 km from Glebe

   Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique and Salon trades from a Chippendale shop, roughly 1.7 km from Glebe's centre. A calmer, slower appointment is possible for a timid pet if the owner mentions it when booking. Young puppies meet the clippers slowly on a first visit. Felines have a separate session, handled gently from check-in to checkout. The head groomer is Tara. Monday is the one day closed; from Tuesday to Sunday it runs 10am to 6pm.

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   #3Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon for timid, senior and nervous dogs in Erskineville

   Nervous dogsBased in Erskineville2.5 km from Glebe

   Based on Erskineville Road, Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon lies around 2.5 km from Glebe's centre. Shy dogs and seniors are described as calm by the end, according to several customers. Sedation is not part of the approach, and dogs that turn aggressive or pets needing vet care go to Sydney Animal Hospitals next door. A Day Stay covers dogs during longer grooms. Cat grooming runs on Mondays, and dog grooming from Tuesday to Saturday, 8am to 4pm.

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   #4Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon for careful washing and cutting

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Newtown2.1 km from Glebe

   Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon is on Wilson Street in Newtown, about 2.1 km from Glebe's centre. Its team hails from Japan and South Korea, and the cut comes after a careful wash. Customers say the team is careful with a dog that dislikes grooming. Bookings are by phone or in person, and the Edgecliff shop is the fallback if Newtown is full.

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   #5Pawsum for large or hard-to-handle dogs, with a daycare on site

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Leichhardt2.8 km from Glebe

   Pawsum, a salon with doggy daycare, works from Norton Street and lies roughly 2.8 km from Glebe's centre. Two senior groomers work there, one with more than 16 years in the trade. Big or nervous dogs are handled gently, customers say. Large dogs have a price band of their own, separate from the smaller sizes. A free first consultation is offered before a first groom, and the salon also grooms cats.

Compare dog groomers for nervous dogs near Glebe

The table sets out how each salon handles nervous dogs alongside where it is based.

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

How we picked dog groomers for nervous dogs near Glebe

The order reflects how each salon describes its handling of anxious or sensitive dogs first, then what customers repeatedly mention, with overall feedback as a last tie-break. Salons qualify when they sit close to Glebe, are based there, or are mobile and name it; nearer ones rank higher. Each salon's own details were read for this topic.