Stacey's dog salon is a one-on-one grooming salon run from a relaxed home salon at 6B Belray Place in Papamoa, Tauranga. The groomer is a qualified veterinary nurse, and holds certificates in Salon Proficiency, Master Poodle and Master Terrier. Services are grouped by dog size and coat. Full grooms cover dogs under 10 kg, dogs from 10 to 20 kg, and dogs over 20 kg, with clips and de-sheds. A puppy introduction is for pups under six months. There are bath and dry options for short coats, and terriers and gundogs can have their coat hand stripped instead of clipped. Nail trims are also offered on their own. Appointments run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 4pm, and on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.
Customers describe the groomer as lovely, with an excellent manner with their dogs. One says a groom a few weeks earlier still looked great, and that a grumpy older dog was handled with care. Another says the groomer fitted them in around a busy schedule, and a third feels comfortable leaving their cavoodle in the groomer's care. Reviewers often mention caring staff. Our pick in Papamoa for a gentle groom from a groomer with veterinary nursing training.