Groomingtails is a dog grooming salon on Queens Road in Waikanae Beach, on the Kāpiti Coast. It offers professional grooming and haircuts, and specialises in hand stripping, including first grooms for puppies and dogs. The team is calm, patient and clear in its communication. Customers mention first grooms for terriers, including a long-haired Jack Russell Terrier who was calm during his first hand strip. One client who had been disappointed elsewhere travelled out of their area to come here, and said the groomer took time to let their dog get to know her before work began. Our pick on the Kāpiti Coast for a first groom or a hand strip, where the groomer takes the time.