5 Best Dog Grooming Services in Johannesburg (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A bad dog groom is more than a bad haircut. It can mean nicked skin, a stressed-out dog, or a coat cut wrong for the breed, so reviews matter more when choosing dog grooming services in Johannesburg than almost any other pet service. The top-reviewed groomers here have collected north of 2,300 Google reviews between them, with one mobile operator alone accounting for nearly two-thirds of that figure.

Short answer: Paws Gone Wild Mobile Pet Grooming tops Johannesburg dog grooming at 4.9 stars across 1,537 reviews, more than five times the review count of the next name on this page. The Dog Club Grooming Parlour (4.7, 295 reviews) and Shampooch Dog Parlour (4.8, 143 reviews) round out the strongest-reviewed salon-based options.

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Johannesburg's Dog Groomers, Head to Head

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Paws Gone Wild Mobile Pet Grooming	4.9 ★	1,537	Mobile grooming at your door	View ›
2	The Dog Club Grooming Parlour	4.7 ★	295	Full-service, since 1995	View ›
3	Lucky Dogs and Cats	4.6 ★	184	Specialist parlour, 45-year reputation	View ›
4	Shampooch Dog Parlour	4.8 ★	143	Neighborhood parlour, reasonable pricing	View ›
5	Just Dogs grooming parlour - Glenanda	4.8 ★	113	Nervous or first-time dogs	View ›

5 Best Dog Grooming Services in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Paws Gone Wild Mobile Pet Grooming

4.91,537 Google reviews

Paws Gone Wild Mobile Pet Grooming brings a fully equipped grooming van, including its own hot water geyser, to homes across Johannesburg, Midrand, Centurion, Pretoria and Hartbeespoort. The team says it has 50-plus years of combined grooming experience and calls itself one of the busiest mobile groomers in South Africa, needing only a power outlet, water tap and towel from the client.

What people praise

No car trip or waiting room, the groomer comes to you
One reviewer's six dogs all groomed well in a single visit
Reviewers repeatedly praise friendly, professional staff who explain each step
Fast, hassle-free booking process

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,537 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed dog groomer in Johannesburg by a wide margin, and the mobile format is a genuine convenience for owners with multiple dogs or dogs that hate travel.

Website +27636474283 Directions

trinity village shopping centre, Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg, 2156

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Dog Club Grooming Parlour

4.7295 Google reviews

The Dog Club Grooming Parlour has run in Turffontein, Johannesburg South, since 1995, offering breed-specific cuts, washes and luxury add-ons as one of nine services alongside training, daycare, a pet hotel and even animal casting for film and TV. Collection and delivery are available for grooming appointments.

What people praise

Three decades of continuous operation under the same family
Reviewers describe consistent, reliable grooming across multiple visits a year
Named groomers who build familiarity with regular dogs
Collection and delivery options for busy owners

Worth knowing

Weekday morning hours vary between locations, worth confirming which branch you're booking
A small number of reviews mention scheduling friction

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume295 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: A long-established, full-service option with real staying power. The one-stop-shop setup suits owners who also want training or daycare from the same place.

Website +27829223725 Directions

1 Bellavista Rd, West Turffontein, Johannesburg, 2190

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Lucky Dogs and Cats

4.6184 Google reviews

Lucky Dogs and Cats in Bedfordview describes a 45-year reputation as a specialised grooming parlour, offering scissor trimming, hygiene cleaning, anal gland cleaning, nail clipping and tea-tree-based bathing. Grooming, not training or boarding, is the whole business here.

What people praise

Long-running reputation as a dedicated grooming specialist
Reviewers describe dogs coming back consistently clean and calm
Staff praised for professionalism and clear communication
Wide range of grooming add-ons, including sanitary and anal gland services

Worth knowing

Closed Sundays and Mondays

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume184 · 88th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown77% 5-star

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Our take: A dedicated, long-running grooming specialist rather than a multi-service pet business, which appeals to owners who just want the groom done well and nothing else.

Website +27114554965 Directions

19A Kloof Rd, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2008

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Shampooch Dog Parlour

4.8143 Google reviews

Shampooch Dog Parlour operates from the Bram Fischer Shopping Centre in Ferndale, Randburg, and has been grooming dogs there for around 20 years under owner Karin Anderson. Standard grooming covers brushing, bathing, drying, cutting, styling and nail clipping, with flea and parasite dipping offered as an add-on, and Karin personally receives every pet on arrival.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly describe pricing as reasonable
Owner personally present each day to receive pets and discuss requirements
Long-standing client relationships, one reviewer mentions 15 years with the parlour
Dogs kept in individual, monitored cages while waiting

Worth knowing

Shorter opening hours, mid-morning to mid-afternoon most days
No Monday hours listed

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume143 · 83th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: A well-priced, owner-run neighborhood parlour with a loyal, long-tenured client base. A solid pick if budget and personal attention matter more than extended hours.

Website +27117826456 Directions

Bram Fischer Shopping Centre Cnr Bram Fischer &, George St, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Just Dogs grooming parlour - Glenanda

4.8113 Google reviews

Just Dogs grooming parlour in Glenanda is a small, appointment-driven grooming business run by Angie and her team, open Tuesday through Saturday. Google lists no independent website for the business, and multiple reviewers describe driving well outside their own suburb specifically to bring their dogs here.

What people praise

Multiple reviewers describe a nervous or previously anxious dog being calmed by the team's handling
Owners drive from other suburbs, one reviewer from as far as Fourways, to keep using this groomer
Reasonable pricing noted by more than one reviewer
Book-a-week-ahead demand suggests a consistently busy, trusted operation

Worth knowing

No independent website to check services or pricing before calling
High demand means booking a week or more in advance

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume113 · 78th

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The reviews here are unusually specific about calming nervous dogs, which makes this a strong option if your dog has struggled with grooming elsewhere. Just book ahead given the demand.

+27726114210 Directions

Vorster Ave, Glenanda, 2059

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Johannesburg dog groomers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from over a thousand reviews carries more weight than the same score on a smaller base. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dog grooming cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

None of the groomers on this page publish fixed prices on their websites or in the reviews we collected, though several reviewers describe pricing as reasonable relative to what they expected. Cost typically depends on your dog’s size and coat, whether de-matting is needed, and whether you book a mobile visit or an in-salon appointment. Ask each groomer for a quote based on your specific dog.

Dog grooming across Johannesburg

The groomers above cover Bedfordview, Randburg, Ferndale, Glenanda and Turffontein, with Paws Gone Wild’s mobile service reaching Midrand, Centurion, Pretoria and Hartbeespoort as well. Searching for dog grooming near me? Each listing shows a live phone number so you can check availability, whether you want a salon appointment or a mobile groom at home.

What to ask before you book dog grooming

Is a mobile visit or an in-salon appointment better for my dog’s temperament?
What’s included in a standard groom versus a premium package?
How do you handle a dog that gets anxious or reactive mid-groom?
Do you have experience with my dog’s specific breed or coat type?
How far ahead do I need to book, especially around holidays?
What happens if my dog is injured or reacts badly during grooming?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dog groomers?

We started from pet groomers in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Is mobile dog grooming better than a salon visit?

For a dog that gets carsick or anxious in transit, a mobile groom at home can reduce stress significantly. A salon visit may suit a more relaxed dog or one that needs equipment a mobile van can’t carry.

How often should I get my dog professionally groomed?

It depends on breed and coat type. Long-haired or curly-coated breeds often need grooming every 4 to 6 weeks; short-haired breeds may only need occasional baths and nail trims.

The bottom line

Paws Gone Wild is the safe default for most Johannesburg dog owners given its scale, rating and the convenience of a mobile groom, while Just Dogs is worth calling if your dog has struggled with anxiety at other groomers. Whichever you choose, ask up front how they handle a dog that gets nervous during the appointment.

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