A neighbour suggested we make an appointment with Grandawa Dog Groomers in Inala for our puppy. The…read moresurrounding area looked a little dodgy, however, I was determined to get my puppy groomed. The groomers looked OK. Clean walls, good stock of food and the man who greeted us seemed nice. The man was wearing 7/8th length cargo shorts with Rivers version of ugly crocs. This should have sent alarm bells already. He asked what we wanted and I said, " just a little bit of a trim to neaten him up". Keep in mind he is naturally a very fluffy little puppy with hair length of approximately 2 and half inches. He said to us, "OK, sure- just leave it up to me". I got the call to say he was ready to get picked up. I arrived there and to my absolute HORROR, my puppy got shaved and was left with hair length of approximately 8mm. To say I was devastated would be an understatement. I took him from the groomer and sat with my puppy in the car as I let my mum 'talk' to the man. Don't get me wrong, my dog might feel nice and breezy now that it's summer, so it's not that, that I'm angry about. It is the fact we were not informed or asked for permission to go ahead and shave him. Most respectable groomers make sure they discuss the grooming with the owners. Unfortunately, not this one. From this experience alone, I would not recommend this place purely because the customer service was poor and left me disappointed.

I've been taking our Boy Buddy there since 2010, and I've NEVER had a problem with the Family…read moreGroomers. I understand some people have, thats fine. "But" I think its harsh to slander these Groomers out when they only have the pets Interest at heart. I to had taken Buddy there the first time with a long coat, but he was infested with fleas ones I couldn't see, so they explained to me when I went to pick him up that he needed to be shaved back to a number 1 cut. Buddy is Bichon Frise x. I find also there not like other Groomers or Vets where there out to make a quick buck, or try to push you into buying things from there shop. I like how they explain things more clearly and always have time for there Clients and there Owners. I will always take my business to Grandawa, Angel and Buddy Inala

My dog is too busy keeping up with his napping schedule to tell me how his morning at Paddington…read morePups went, but as his dutiful owner and payer of all his bills, I suppose I can justify telling you how pleased I was with the result. Finding Paddington Pups was the result of a google search and a telephone call where a pleasant young man on the other end told me, "If you can bring him in this morning we can see him." I'd been searching for a new groomer for our pampered pooch after a less than desirable cut just before Winter. All I wanted this visit was a general tidy up, wash and dry (his visits to the salon sound all too much like mine!). Paddington Pups were able to see Dutch that day and it worked out cheaper than our usual salon. Cheaper doesn't always equal better but upon being reunited with my pup a few hours later it sure was in this case. The groomer had heard everything I said and trimmed his face without making him look like a dog without any facial hair. His feet were tidied and there was no great length taken off the rest of his coat. And while I'm yet to make use of it, they also have doggy-day care on site as well as a small range of pet food and toys.

My dog goes to day care here once a week and he absolutely LOVES it! He cannot get in the building…read morefast enough and is reluctant to leave at the end of the day. The staff are always really nice and they sell BARF (food) which is handy and it's cheaper here then the other two options I have near my home. Some people think it's strange that my dog goes to daycare but it's important for his socialisation being a young dog. Also when you buy bulk you get a discount which makes it more affordable.

I've been to 2 other groomers and La Casa de Pooch is the best by far. Kerry and Paul are very…read morefriendly and take such good care of my pooch I know he's in good hands.....literally :) It's obvious they really love what they do and I get lots of comments out and about with my pooch about how lovely his coat is, I have them to thank.

My dog came back from his first visit here with muscle injuries, for which he needed a week's worth…read moreof painkillers. Very distressing as he couldn't be walked or chase a ball for over a week and he was a very lively dog beforehand. However I'm told I have no proof. This salon is very expensive and I was also left with a large vet bill.

I have been taking my dog to milly for a couple of years. She is fantastic. Very gentle with my…read moredog. Strongly recommend her grooming services.

Not a great experiance, on return to pick up our 2 dogs we were told to wait outside, after 15 mins…read morethey brought out our dogs which were very excited, after getting them into the car we realised the dogs were filthy dirty and they stank of shit basically, we had to travel 7 hours with them like this, we also noticed both dogs have bloodshot eyes not sure what from, ears were also thick with dirt, we stopped in our trip to walk the dogs and give them a toilet break both dogs had runny stool, which they have never had before both had ill stomachs and farting for the full trip, also the dogs were very hard to control as they are only 8 months only they must have been left to run a muck in that place for the full 10 days, majority of discipline gone, only good thing to say is the staff were nice and the dogs were happy ,

Back today for our 5th or 6th visit with our little Pug (Bonnie). I don't have a problem with the…read moreKennels, prices are competitive, staff are caring, she comes home clean and unmarked. What more can you ask for.

If your pooch is getting a little smelly or you can no longer see his eyes due to eyebrow…read moreovergrowth make an appointment with Kate. She will have your loyal compadre back to his/her less smelly/hairy self in no time. Our family puppy dog, Dyson (named after the vacuum cleaner as he consumes everything that gets in his way) recently enjoyed a trim and hydrobath at Kate's Laundromutt and came out looking super cute and smelling fabulous! If your puppy is a bit shy and only requires a wash, this salon has a serve-your-self hydrobath facility which is great. I really think it's best to leave it to the experts though - and Kate seems to have a way with dogs - I'm sure any nervous pooch will be won over by her charm in no time at all. The business caters for large and small dogs and offers a variety of services including grooming, clipping, hydrobath and blow dry. The prices are very reasonable. A DIY hydrobath will set you back $7. You MUST make an appointment - so make sure you call ahead.

Kate is the best dog groomer I have met. I have been to a few and will now only use Kate, even…read morethough I live on the Sunshine Coast and it's a commute, she is worth it. My pup, Pushkin just loves her and he always comes out happy and well groomed. She is thorough and does an awesome job including cleaning out his ears and clipping his nails. I highly recommend her and her dog grooming services.

Many people grimace at the idea of a pet beauty spa, but the fact is that there are those who like…read moreto dote on their pets and spoil them occasionally. I would probably enjoy giving my dog such a treat every now and then if her hair was longer than a centimetre. K9 Chic is much more than a pet spa, they also offer courses in grooming (for pets, not husbands), sell pet clothing and despite the name, they provide a limited service for cats, as well as 'doggy day care'. I have browsed through the store but unfortunately cannot offer any guidance as to the grooming experience itself, or at least, how I perceived my dog's reaction. I can say that the range of clothing and accessories is quite impressive and that I've never seen anything quite like it. Items sold here include raincoats, tracksuits, formal wear, shoes, sleepwear and sun protection. There are also bowls, leashes and collars as well as bedding and even cute poo-bag dispensers (I'm not sure that makes the cleanup experience more pleasant). While hovering outside I did see one woman emerge with her freshly groomed pet, who I must say looked fabulous, clean and ready to take on the world.

I have to admit, the first time I saw K9 Chic I may have rolled my eyes slightly. But not having a…read morepet, I guess I don't really understand the need for pet grooming. I did go in here recently though to buy a gift for a friend's dog as a novelty gift. They have some incredibly cute dog accessories and I found the shopping experience really enjoyable. They have everything you could need for your little dog from bedding and carriers, to collars and something that looked suspiciously like dog sunglasses. I settled on a sparkly little dog collar which was well received as a gift.

We boarded our dog in a premium room for about $60 a day. this included private spacious room with…read moreTV and Aircon. During the two weeks we boarded, our dog lost a couple kilograms. The staff were excellent and kept me informed, they fed him extra at no cost in an attempt to counter this weight loss. This service gave me a high level of confidence that our dog was being monitored closely. The only concerning issue I had was the following. Upon drop off I was not allowed to see our dog to the booked private room. This did not give me much confidence I was getting what I paid for. Secondly, upon pick up my dog was obviously stressed, he had forgotten who he was and did not recognise us for the first few minutes. I doubt he would have been that stressed if he really did stay in the private room the whole time. I am suspicious he was kept in the general kennels that are loud and stressful.

I have come here to check out the kennels for my little dog as we were planning a holiday and…read moreneeded a place for him to stay at. Acacia Ridge Pet Resort is located in Willawong which is mainly a farm like suburb with plenty of space, occupied by other pet accommodation, plant nurseries or industrial businesses. The staff I have met here are very informative and helpful. They make sure you get as much information as possible and answered all the queries I had. They staff at reception organised for me to do a walk-through to have a lot at the facilities. Obviously the kennels were very loud. Some dogs either looked liked they loved it, or in major distress. Most dogs here are buddied up with another dog of similar size and temperament. Otherwise if you pay for the premium accommodations which is about $70/day on peak time, the dog can stay in a small air conditioned room with TV and big sized bed. They do not allow you to bring any of your dogs toys or bed, but if you wanted your dog to eat their usual food, you will need to provide it as well as pay extra for this privilege. You have to pay extra for a lot of things including, personal playtime with your dog ($10/ 20 minutes), brushing ($6/ session), playing with a kong toy ($4/ session) and applying medication ($2.50/ day). I personally don't like the fact you have to pay extra for all these things. But the staff are lovely and I'm sure any dog would enjoy staying there either in their own room or share it with a room mate.