A dog and cat grooming centre at 39 Empire Crescent in Papamoa, Tauranga, which also offers hands-on training in grooming and dog handling. The website says its groomers are trained by an award-winning groomer, who also owns the business. The centre's grooms begin with an assessment for matting and skin issues, then a bath and massage, ear and nail care, a towel dry, a blow dry and a brush out. Coats are finished in the style the owner asks for, and the groom is recorded for the next visit. Cat grooms can include a nail trim, de-matting, a tummy clip or a full trim. The website describes large, bright facilities with plenty of parking.
Customers say the groomer is trustworthy and passionate, and cares about the comfort of each dog. One says their puppy looked beautiful after its first groom. Another says the groomer is skilled and professional. Nearby, The Little Dog Groomer, 0.1 km away, is rated 5.0 from 32 reviews. Our pick in Papamoa for a first groom where the comfort of the dog comes first.