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Why McKinnons?

Mel and James are local groomers working in the Illawarra, South Coast and Highlands for 7 years.
In our time in the industry we have discovered a need for specialised groomers experienced and trained in dogs with anxiety, reactivity, fear/fear agression, rescue and abused dogs and especially dogs that have suffered groomer trauma.

Our team of specialists and qualified behaviouralists are more than just your average groomer. We take on dogs most other groomers wont touch. We re-train and rehabilitate dogs in the grooming environment so their experience is a positive one. We do this without sedation, and only muzzle in extreme cases for safety.

The Team at McKinnons Dogwash and Grooming are more than just your average groomer, we are your One Stop Shop for everything Dogs.

Grooming Rehabilitation Program

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Grooming Services

Our Mobile Trailers and Salons offer full services by experienced groomers. Our staff bring a diversity of skills and expertise including breed cuts, behaviour training, specialists in dogs suffering previous groomer trauma, fear/fear aggression and anxiety. Contact us today to discuss your pups grooming needs

Daycare and Boarding

Our home away from home in Robertson is the perfect retreat for your pup. Offering a taxi service to and from our Robertson Retreat with checkpoints in Unanderra and Nowra, your pup can play all day in the fresh country air. For those visiting for a holiday your pup will be cared for in a home environment.

Behavioural Training

Our qualified behaviouralist and canine psychologist is available with a range of packages available to suit all your pups needs. Here at McKinnons we are more than just your average dog groomer. we care for all aspects of your pups health and wellbeing.

Pet Shop

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