Dog Grooming Auckland by Lucy, at 62b Morrin Road in Kingsland, is a purpose-built dog grooming salon run by its owner, who has a lifetime of working with dogs and 30 years as a veterinary nurse. The business started from home in 1991 and moved into its own purpose-built facility in 2014. The website says the salon grooms all breeds and sizes, and it names chihuahua, bichon frise, maltese, labradoodle and leonberger as examples. There are no cages or nooses, and dogs are handled by hand. The team guides owners on coat care for smooth, curly and wiry coats, and it offers home grooming tips for puppies. Monday to Friday, from August to February, opening hours are 8.30am to 5pm.
The team has more than 85 years of combined grooming experience between them, and the salon says it does not quote over the phone, because costs depend on the dog. An in-person visit gives an accurate price. Reviewers mention the calm, hands-on approach. Our pick in Kingsland for a dog that needs a calm groom without cages or nooses.