Pet Grooming in Newcastle

Newcastle's groomers range from neighbourhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that park outside your home. Addresses show the suburb, so check that a groomer is close to you or offers a mobile service in your area. 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

Under NSW law, councils register dogs for life. Service NSW says that every pet dog must be microchipped and then registered on the NSW Pet Registry by 12 weeks of age, or on the day its ownership is transferred if that comes first, and that registration covers the dog for its lifetime, even if its owner changes. City of Newcastle says that registration and microchip details help it reunite lost dogs with their owners, and asks owners to update the NSW Pet Registry when ownership or contact details change or a dog is desexed. Groomers often ask for vaccination records, so keep them handy with your dog's microchip details.

Paralysis ticks

Ticks are a real concern on the Hunter coast. In January 2024, NBN News reported that Hunter pet owners were being told to stay vigilant as vets saw an influx of paralysis tick cases. Check your dog's face, neck and ears after bushland walks, and ask your groomer to tell you if they find a tick during a groom. If you find one, call your vet rather than assuming all is well once it is removed.

Leptospirosis

In July 2025, Region Illawarra reported that leptospirosis, a rare infection, had killed four dogs in NSW, with cases in the Illawarra, Far South Coast, Newcastle and Port Stephens, and that the vaccine needs to be given annually. Ask your vet whether your dog needs it.

Off-leash exercise

City of Newcastle says that dogs must be on a leash in public places unless they are in a designated off-leash area. Dogs can be off-leash in those areas subject to conditions, such as having effective control of your dog. A fresh groom does not change the rules, so keep a leash handy on the way home.

Summer heat

Summer heat is a real risk for dogs here. RSPCA NSW advises avoiding exercise in the middle of the day, because paw pads can burn on hot surfaces such as cement and sand, taking extra care with flat-faced breeds such as Pugs and Bulldogs, and never leaving a pet in a locked car, even in shade or with the windows down. Ask your groomer how they dry dogs in hot weather, and for double-coated breeds 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.