Best dog groomers for nervous dogs near Ultimo

Best dog groomers for nervous dogs near Ultimo, ranked

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   #1Pawdressers for nervous dogs groomed one at a time, without cage drying

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Darlinghurst1.9 km from Ultimo

   Pawdressers, based in Darlinghurst about 1.9 km from central Ultimo, grooms one dog at a time and keeps dogs out of cage dryers. Dogs rest between stages, and the groomer and owner settle the look before any clipping begins. Several customers say the staff are patient and gentle, and that their dogs come home relaxed, clean and looking good. Puppy intro grooms are offered for first visits at $95 to $115, and bookings are made online.

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   #2Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique and Salon for slow visits with breaks

   Nervous dogsBased in Chippendale1 km from Ultimo

   Working from Kensington Street, Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon handles dogs and cats in Chippendale, roughly 1 km from central Ultimo. Owners who flag an anxious pet at booking can get a slower visit with breaks, planned around that animal. A first visit for a puppy moves slowly, with the clippers and dryers brought in one at a time, and cats get a session of their own. Saturdays fill fast, so book early.

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   #3Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon for gentle handling of timid and senior dogs

   Nervous dogsBased in Erskineville2.6 km from Ultimo

   Hot Dog Cool Cat Pet Salon, an air-conditioned shop at 67 Erskineville Road, sits about 2.6 km from central Ultimo. No sedatives are given, the business states, and aggressive dogs get referred to Sydney Animal Hospitals next door. Timid, anxious and senior dogs are handled gently, customers report, and several say their dog was settled by the end. Dog grooming runs Tuesday to Saturday, with cat grooming on Mondays.

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   #4Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon for careful grooms with dogs that find grooming stressful

   Prices publishedNervous dogsBased in Newtown2.3 km from Ultimo

   Newtown Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon, about 2.3 km from central Ultimo, grooms from a shop in Newtown and another in Edgecliff. Staff come from Japan and South Korea, and a careful wash comes first at every visit, followed by a set drying routine and then the cut. Dogs that find grooming stressful are handled with care, according to customers, and owners report pets returning neat and content. Bookings are taken by phone or in person, not online.

Compare dog groomers for nervous dogs near Ultimo

The table shows where each salon is based, its hours and how to book, so you can time a quiet session to suit your dog.

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

How we picked dog groomers for nervous dogs near Ultimo

The list starts from what each salon says about nervous, timid and senior dogs, whether it grooms one dog at a time without cage dryers, and what customers say about anxious dogs, weighted towards businesses with more customer feedback. Only salons near enough to Ultimo count, along with any based in the suburb or mobile and naming it, and closer ones sit higher. Customer views are included only where several customers agree.