Pet Grooming in Wollongong

Wollongong's groomers range from neighbourhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that park outside your home. This page covers Wollongong and the surrounding Illawarra suburbs, 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. Wollongong City Council adds that a dog needs to be microchipped by a vet before it is 12 weeks old, or when it goes to a new owner, whichever happens first. Groomers and boarding kennels often ask for vaccination records, so keep them handy with your dog's microchip details.

Paralysis ticks

In September 2024, The Illawarra Flame reported local vets warning of lots of paralysis ticks, with one vet saying that if you do find ticks, you should get your pet checked out and not assume everything is going to be fine just by removing the tick. 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 had killed four dogs in NSW, including one in the Illawarra, and that vets were urging owners to vaccinate. Ask your vet whether your dog needs the vaccine, which has to be given annually, and ask your groomer which vaccinations they require.

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.