A dog grooming studio in Royal Oak, Auckland, at 2/651 Manukau Road, where the bath and blow-dry is the package booked most often. The website lists a full groom tailored to each dog's coat, a mini groom with extra hygiene care for outdoor dogs, and a bath with blow-dry for dogs with extra fur. A full groom for a small dog (1 to 7kg) starts from $88 as at 2026. Single services include nail clipping, tooth brushing and anal gland care, and a flea shampoo is available for an extra charge. The website asks customers to arrive a little early so the coat length can be discussed.
Customers say the groomers are gentle. One owner whose dog had been turned away elsewhere for biting says the studio groomed their old dog, who is sensitive around the face, with care. Another owner of a dog that does not usually enjoy grooming says the dog came home playing fetch and confident. Customers also say the rates are fair. Of the nearby pet groomers, DoGroom, 0.8 km away, has 40 reviews on Open Locally and rates 4.8.
Dog Grooming Gallery is built on a simple idea: dogs aren't just pets, they're family. The salon is run by Michelle, a dog lover and nationally certified professional groomer who believes "if dogs need humans, humans need them even more."
Michelle brings both skill and genuine affection to every appointment, ensuring each dog that comes through the door is surrounded by care. Her approach focuses on getting to know each dog's individual coat and needs before starting any grooming work.
Dog Grooming Gallery offers a Full Groom for dogs of all sizes, with owners encouraged to arrive a little early so they can discuss how short or long they'd like the coat kept. For dogs that are a bit of an adventure and outdoors junkie, the Mini Groom is recommended — similar to a Bath and Blow-Dry, but with extra details and attention to areas that need a little more hygiene care. The Bath package itself is the salon's most regularly booked service, ideal for dogs with extra fur that needs help drying and smoothing.
Beyond the core packages, Dog Grooming Gallery offers single services including nail clipping, tooth brushing and anal gland expression. For dogs with significant matting, a dematting fee applies based on time required, and a flea shampoo treatment is available which includes both the shampoo and a cleaning fee.
The salon's philosophy is summed up in its own words: a groomed dog is a happy dog. Photos shared by the salon showcase dogs looking fresh, tidy and content after their grooming sessions.
Dog Grooming Gallery is located at 2/651 Manukau Road, Royal Oak, Auckland, open Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 6pm, closed Mondays.