Pet Grooming on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast'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

The City of Gold Coast says all dogs must be registered from 12 weeks of age or within 14 days of coming into the city to live, and that dogs must be microchipped and wear a registration tag at all times in public. Its registration period runs from 1 September to 31 August, with renewal notices issued in August. The City also says a household can keep two dogs, and you need an excess animal permit to keep more. Groomers often ask for proof of vaccination, so keep it 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.

Out and about with your dog

The City of Gold Coast asks dog owners to keep dogs on a leash and under effective control unless they are in a designated off-leash area, and to keep dogs from harming or contacting koalas, with special rules in designated koala areas. Beach and park trips mean sand, salt water and burrs, so a regular wash and a check of the paws and coat afterwards is a good habit.

Heat and humidity

Gold Coast summers are hot and humid. Book early-morning appointments, keep your dog out of parked cars, and for double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave.

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.