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McKinnons - Specialist Dog CareProfessional Pet Grooming, Pet Taxi, Dog Walking, Dog Boarding, Dog Daycare, Dog Training in Dapto, NSW

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About McKinnons - Specialist Dog Care

We run our grooming, training, daycare and boarding from The Groundz at Dapto. A lot of the dogs who come to us are anxious or reactive, and plenty have had a bad experience being groomed somewhere before. That's the work we know best. Mel and James have been doing this for over seven years.

2025 Local Business Award for Outstanding Pet Care2026 Australian Small Business Champion in Pet GroomingOver seven years in the IllawarraQualified behaviourists on teamSpecialists in anxious and reactive dogs

Most booked

Regular1hr 30min

Full Groom - Cavoodle or similar

Full groom service for Cavoodles

$105
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Regular1hr 30min

Full Groom - Small Dog

Full groom service for small dogs

$100
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Regular1hr 30minMobile

Taxi Service: Full Groom - Cavoodle or similar

Full groom service for Cavoodles

$105
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Regular1hr 30min

Full Groom - Medium Dog

Full groom service for medium dogs

$110
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Regular1hr

Wash Dry - Large Dog

Full wash and blow dry for large dogs

$90
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Regular1hr

Wash Dry - Medium Dog

Full wash and blow dry for medium dogs

$80
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Regular1hr 30min

Full Groom - Large Dog

Full groom service for large dogs

$120
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Regular1hr 30min

Wash Tidy - Large Dog

Wash plus face feet and hygiene tidy for large dogs

$100
Book

Groom & Wash Taxi door-to-door service

Pet Taxi

Regular1hrMobile

Taxi Service: Wash Dry - Small Dog

Full wash and blow dry for small dogs

$70
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Regular1hrMobile

Taxi Service: Wash Dry - Cavoodle or Similar

Full wash and blow dry for Cavoodles

$75
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Regular1hrMobile

Taxi Service: Wash Dry - Medium Dog

Full wash and blow dry for medium dogs

$80
Book
Regular1hr 30minMobile

Taxi Service: Wash Tidy - Small Dog

Wash plus face feet and hygiene tidy for small dogs

$80
Book
Regular1hr 30minMobile

Taxi Service: Wash Tidy - Cavoodle or Similar

Wash plus face feet and hygiene tidy for Cavoodles

$85
Book
Regular1hrMobile

Taxi Service: Wash Dry - Large Dog

Full wash and blow dry for large dogs

$90
Book
Regular1hr 30minMobile

Taxi Service: Wash Tidy - Medium Dog

Wash plus face feet and hygiene tidy for medium dogs

$90
Book
Regular1hr 30minMobile

Taxi Service: Full Groom - Small Dog

Full groom service for small dogs

$100
Book
Regular1hr 30minMobile

Taxi Service: Wash Tidy - Large Dog

Wash plus face feet and hygiene tidy for large dogs

$100
Book
Regular1hr 30minMobile

Taxi Service: Full Groom - Cavoodle or similar

Full groom service for Cavoodles

$105
Book
Regular1hr 30minMobile

Taxi Service: Full Groom - Medium Dog

Full groom service for medium dogs

$110
Book
Regular1hr 30minMobile

Taxi Service: Full Groom - Large Dog

Full groom service for large dogs

$120
Book
Regular1hrMobile

Taxi Service: Wash Dry - X Large Dog

Full wash and blow dry for extra large dogs

$120
Book
Regular1hr 30minMobile

Taxi Service: Wash/Tidy - X-Large Dog

Wash plus face feet and hygiene tidy for extra large dogs

$130
Book
Regular1hr 30minMobile

Taxi Service: Full Groom - X Large Dog

Full groom service for extra large dogs

$140
Book

Pet grooming provided by a professional pet groomer to ensure your pet is looking and feeling fresh

Pet Grooming

Regular15min

Nails Service

Nail clip/File

$20
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Regular1hr

Wash Dry - Small Dog

Full wash and blow dry for small dogs

$70
Book
Regular1hr

Wash Dry - Cavoodle or Similar

Full wash and blow dry for Cavoodles

$75
Book
Regular1hr

Wash Dry - Medium Dog

Full wash and blow dry for medium dogs

$80
Book
Regular1hr 30min

Wash Tidy - Small Dog

Wash plus face feet and hygiene tidy for small dogs

$80
Book
Regular1hr 30min

Wash Tidy - Cavoodle or Similar

Wash plus face feet and hygiene tidy for Cavoodles

$85
Book
Regular1hr

Wash Dry - Large Dog

Full wash and blow dry for large dogs

$90
Book
Regular1hr 30min

Wash Tidy - Medium Dog

Wash plus face feet and hygiene tidy for medium dogs

$90
Book
Regular1hr 30min

Full Groom - Small Dog

Full groom service for small dogs

$100
Book
Regular1hr 30min

Wash Tidy - Large Dog

Wash plus face feet and hygiene tidy for large dogs

$100
Book
Regular1hr 30min

Full Groom - Cavoodle or similar

Full groom service for Cavoodles

$105
Book
Regular1hr 30min

Full Groom - Medium Dog

Full groom service for medium dogs

$110
Book
Regular1hr 30min

Full Groom - Large Dog

Full groom service for large dogs

$120
Book
Regular1hr

Wash Dry - X Large Dog

Full wash and blow dry for extra large dogs

$120
Book
Regular1hr 30min

Wash/Tidy - X-Large Dog

Wash plus face feet and hygiene tidy for extra large dogs

$130
Book
Regular1hr 30min

Full Groom - X Large Dog

Full groom service for extra large dogs

$140
Book

Daycare services provided by pet care professionals to entertain and care for your dog while you are not home

Dog Daycare

Regular4hrInstant confirmationVaccination required

Daycare - Half Day

Our Daycare Service provides a structured, well-managed environment

$45
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Regular6hrInstant confirmationVaccination requiredBulk packages

Daycare - Full Day

Our Daycare Service provides a structured, well-managed environment

$65
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Overnight care provided by a pet care professional for your dog while you are away

Dog Boarding

Stay24 hoursVaccination required

Standard Boarding

boarding

From$70
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Stay24 hoursVaccination required

14 Day Behaviour Transformation

14 Day Behaviour Transformation

From$117.86
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Stay24 hoursVaccination required

7 Day Behaviour Program

7 Day Stay and Train Program

From$121.43
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Stay24 hoursVaccination required

3 Day Reset - Foundation Program

3 day reset

From$130
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Dog training and behavioural services provided by a dog trainer to help address and deal with dog behaviour and training problems

Dog Training

Initial2hrMobileBulk packages

Puppy Home Setup Session

A complete foundation session to prevent common behaviour issues and build confidence early

$350
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Dog walking services provided by a dog walking professional to exercise your dog when you are unable to

Dog Walking

Regular45minMobile

Dog Walk - 45mins

Structured dog walks focused on safe exercise, calm walking and basic manners

$45
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Regular1hrMobile

Dog Walk - 60mins

Structured walks focused on safe exercise, calm walking and basic manners

$55
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Regular1hrMobile

Confidence & Decompression Walk - 45mins

Low-stimulation solo walks for fearful, reactive or overwhelmed dogs who need space and safety.

$60
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Regular45minMobile

Fitness Walk - 45mins

Higher-intensity, structured exercise for dogs needing conditioning, weight management or an appropriate energy outlet

$70
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Regular1hrMobile

Confidence & Decompression Walk - 60mins

Low-stimulation solo walks for fearful, reactive or overwhelmed dogs who need space and safety.

$85
Book
Regular1hrMobile

Fitness Walk - 60mins

Higher-intensity, structured exercise for dogs needing conditioning, weight management or an appropriate energy outlet

$95
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Regular1hrMobileBulk packages

Training Walk - 60mins

Training-focused walks to improve loose lead walking, reactivity, focus and calm behaviour in real-world environments

$95
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Packages & Passes

Daycare - Full Day
Package5x sessionsSave 5%

5 Day Daycare Package

5 sessions of Daycare - Full Day

$310($62/session)

Save $15 vs individual sessions

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Daycare - Full Day
Package10x sessionsSave 8%

10 Day Daycare Package

10 sessions of Daycare - Full Day

$600($60/session)

Save $50 vs individual sessions

Get This Pass
Puppy Home Setup Session
Best Value
Package3x sessionsSave 43%

Puppy Confidence Program

3 sessions of Puppy Home Setup Session

$600($200/session)

Save $450 vs individual sessions

Get This Pass
Training Walk - 60mins
Package10x sessionsSave 11%

Training Walks Package

10 sessions of Training Walk - 60mins

$850($85/session)

Save $100 vs individual sessions

Get This Pass

Add-ons

Add-on5min

Breed Cut

Breed-specific cut surcharge

$20
Add-on30min

Dog Walk

One-on-One Walk

$20
Add-on20min

Early Check In

Early Boarding Check In (prior to 1pm)

$20
Add-on5min

Deshed Add-On

De-shedding treatment add-on

$30
Add-on5min

Flea Wash Treatment

Flea wash treatment

$30
Add-on30min

Matted Dog Surcharge

Surcharge added to standard service for matted coat removal

$30
Flea/Tick/Worming/Heartworm Tablet
Add-on

Flea/Tick/Worming/Heartworm Tablet

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$35
Add-on20min

Late Check Out

Late Boarding Check Out

$35

Meet the team

Who you will meet

  • Melissa Moore

  • James McKinnon

  • S

    Sofia Moore

  • S

    Sunil Jayakumar

  • K

    Katt Hancock

Pricing & Policies

Important information before booking

From Pricing

Services are priced from $70 to $130. Final price may vary based on individual requirements.

Service-Specific Policies

  • 14 Day Behaviour Transformation - Terms & Conditions
  • 3 Day Reset - Foundation Program - Terms & Conditions
  • 7 Day Behaviour Program - Terms & Conditions
  • Full Groom - Cavoodle or similar - Terms & Conditions
  • Full Groom - Cavoodle or similar - Waiver
  • Full Groom - Large Dog - Terms & Conditions
  • Full Groom - Large Dog - Waiver
  • Full Groom - Medium Dog - Terms & Conditions
  • Full Groom - Medium Dog - Waiver
  • Full Groom - Small Dog - Terms & Conditions
  • Full Groom - Small Dog - Waiver
  • Full Groom - X Large Dog - Terms & Conditions
  • Full Groom - X Large Dog - Waiver
  • Matted Dog Surcharge - Waiver
  • Standard Boarding - Terms & Conditions
  • Wash Dry - Cavoodle or Similar - Terms & Conditions
  • Wash Dry - Large Dog - Terms & Conditions
  • Wash Dry - Medium Dog - Terms & Conditions
  • Wash Dry - Small Dog - Terms & Conditions
  • Wash Dry - X Large Dog - Terms & Conditions
  • Wash Tidy - Cavoodle or Similar - Terms & Conditions
  • Wash Tidy - Cavoodle or Similar - Waiver
  • Wash Tidy - Large Dog - Terms & Conditions
  • Wash Tidy - Large Dog - Waiver
  • Wash Tidy - Medium Dog - Terms & Conditions
  • Wash Tidy - Medium Dog - Waiver
  • Wash Tidy - Small Dog - Terms & Conditions
  • Wash Tidy - Small Dog - Waiver
  • Wash/Tidy - X-Large Dog - Terms & Conditions
  • Wash/Tidy - X-Large Dog - Waiver
Read Full Terms & Conditions

Contact & Location

89-99 Princes Hwy, Dapto NSW 2530, Australia

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0434 892 844
melandjames@mckinnonsdogwash.com
www.mckinnonsdogwashandgrooming.com
@mckinnonsdogwashandgrooming
@mckinnonsdogwashandgrooming

ABN: 64398849810

Find McKinnons - Specialist Dog Care in Dapto

89-99 Princes Hwy, Dapto NSW 2530, Australia - book pet grooming near Dapto online

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Areas We Serve

McKinnons - Specialist Dog Care is conveniently located to serve pet owners in Dapto and surrounding suburbs including: Albion Park, Albion Park Rail, Avondale, Balgownie, Barrack Heights, Barrack Point, Bellambi, Berkeley, Bulli, Brownsville.

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