Country Lane Dog Grooming, at 575E Back Ormond Road in Makauri, Gisborne, is a peaceful home-based grooming studio in a rural setting, just minutes from central Gisborne. The groomer works with one dog at a time, or more from the same family, with no cages and no rush. Dogs have breaks and access to a secure grassed area for toileting and fresh air. The groomer is Fear Free certified and uses natural products. A nose-to-tail wellness check is part of each groom, covering skin, ears, eyes, teeth and nails. The menu covers full grooms, tidy-ups, de-sheds and puppy introductions. Pick-up and drop-off is available for people who cannot drive, at $20 as at 2026 for a return trip within Gisborne city limits, or $15 as at 2026 for Gold Card holders. Regular clients get complimentary nail trims between grooms on a six to eight week schedule. Bookings are made through the website.
Customers describe the approach as calm and gentle, and say the groomer is patient with anxious and sensitive dogs. One owner says a dog who dislikes having its paws touched had its first nail clip without fuss. Another says their anxious Jack Russell came out looking dashing and relaxed. Reviewers also mention the treats, the great cuts and the calming atmosphere. Our pick in Gisborne for an anxious or sensitive dog that needs unhurried, one-on-one care.