AJs Pet Care

AJs Pet Care is a dog grooming salon on River Esplanade in Docklands, the waterfront precinct on the western edge of Melbourne City. It handles the full range of coat work, from a straightforward bath and dry through to full grooms and breed-specific finishing, alongside a small retail side that stocks raw dog food, treats, grooming tools and dog care books.

The approach leans toward gentle, low-stress handling in a calm environment, with grooming tailored to each dog's breed, coat type and temperament rather than run through a single template. That suits dogs that find grooming overwhelming, and there is a deliberate introductory path for puppies, who start from sixteen weeks once vaccinated and build up gradually toward a full groom. Double-coated breeds such as Australian Shepherds, Huskies and Golden Retrievers are catered for with de-shedding work, and working breeds like terriers and hounds with hand stripping. The salon prefers a consultation by email or phone before a first booking, so the groom can be matched to the dog.

For Docklands owners wanting a considered, coat-appropriate groom rather than a quick wash, it is a practical local option.