Pet Grooming in Brisbane

Brisbane's groomers range from neighbourhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that park outside your home. A full groom usually covers a bath, haircut, nail trim and ear cleaning; most groomers also offer bath-only visits, de-shedding and quick tidy-ups between full grooms.

Your dog's registration and microchip

Brisbane City Council says all dogs living in Brisbane must be registered before they turn 3 months old or within 14 days of moving to Brisbane, and that registrations are valid for 12 months. It adds that microchipping is a legal requirement in addition to registration. Brisbane's listings cover the wider metro area, and rules can differ between councils such as Moreton Bay, Logan, Ipswich and Redland, so check with the council for your suburb. Groomers and boarding businesses often ask for proof of vaccination, so keep your records handy along with your registration tag number.

Paralysis ticks

Paralysis ticks are a serious risk for dogs on the south-east Queensland coast. In October 2025 University of Queensland researchers, who studied more than 10,000 tick cases at vet hospitals in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and Sydney's northern beaches, reported that the paralysis tick was found on the head, neck or ears in 73 per cent of dog patients, and advised searching there first. Signs include a changed voice or behaviour and wobbly back legs. Ask your groomer to tell you if they find a tick during a groom, and talk to your vet about year-round tick prevention.

Heat and humidity

Brisbane summers are hot and humid. Book early-morning appointments, keep your dog out of parked cars, and ask your groomer to keep the coat tidy rather than shaved to the skin, which can leave a double-coated dog open to sunburn. For double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave.

Storm season and fireworks

Brisbane's storm season brings sudden thunderstorms. Brisbane City Council's severe weather guide for pets advises staying inside away from windows with your pet, never tying a pet up outside, and checking that your fence is intact so your pet cannot escape. For fireworks nights such as New Year's Eve, RSPCA Australia notes that dogs often run away when frightened by fireworks, so keep your dog indoors and make sure its microchip details are up to date.

Before the first appointment

• Tell the groomer about your dog's health, age and temperament.
• Ask how dogs are dried; if a cage dryer is used, someone should check the dog often.
• Ask which vaccines they require, and reschedule if your dog is coughing.
• If the coat is badly matted, ask about a short clip rather than hours of brushing out.

About these listings

Many listings here were added from public business data and have not been claimed by the business yet. Check hours, prices and services with the groomer directly. If you run one of these businesses, you can claim or correct your listing from its page.