Pet Grooming on the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine 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

Sunshine Coast Council says all cats and dogs must be registered every year and wear a Council-issued registration tag, with an annual registration period from 1 October to 30 September the following year. It also says the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 requires puppies to be registered at three months of age, and that new residents should register within 14 days. Council's page says the limit is two dogs per property, and you need to apply to Council for permission 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.

Heat and humidity

Sunshine Coast summers are warm and humid, and beach days mean sand and salt. Book early-morning appointments, keep your dog out of parked cars, rinse salt off after a swim, 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.