Awesome Paws

Awesome Paws is a dog grooming service based on Carramar Road in Cranbourne South, in Melbourne's south-east. Run by qualified groomer Geraldine Kisielnicki, it offers an all-inclusive grooming service that treats coat care as part of a dog's overall health rather than just a tidy-up.

The work covers everything from a straightforward wash and blow-dry through to a full clip, with the focus on a proper professional finish. Geraldine is certified by The Melbourne School of Dog Grooming and approved by the Dog Grooming Association of Victoria, and she also holds qualifications in dog obedience and agility training, so the emphasis throughout is on the dog's health, safety and comfort. Regular grooming here is framed as a way to head off common problems such as excessive shedding, skin issues, grass-seed penetration, overgrown nails and matting. There is particular care taken with older dogs that may be arthritic, deaf or semi-blind, and her experience handling dogs of all temperaments suits owners whose pets need a calm, patient hand.

For local owners after grooming that prioritises the dog's wellbeing as much as the look, Awesome Paws offers a credentialled, hands-on option close to home.