Dogtropolis Doggy Daycare
30-32 Tope St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
5.0 ★ (16 reviews)
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About Dogtropolis Doggy Daycare
Dogtropolis Doggy Daycare is a shop front pet grooming salon located in 30-32 Tope St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia, VIC.
With a 5.0 star rating from 16 Google reviews, this salon is highly rated by clients.
Whether you're looking for a full groom, a quick wash and tidy, or a consultation for your pet, Dogtropolis Doggy Daycare offers a professional grooming experience for all breeds and sizes.
Opening Hours
Monday Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday Saturday: Closed
Sunday Sunday: Closed
* Hours may vary on public holidays. We recommend calling ahead to confirm.
Location
Pricing Information
Contact for pricing
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Estimated starting price
• Final price depends on size and detail
• Consultations usually free
• Deposit may be required to book
Salon Information
Location Type
shop front
Style
full groom, bath and dry, breed specific
Google Rating
5.0 ★
Location
VIC
What to Know
- Consultation recommended
- Deposit may be required
- Aftercare instructions provided
About Dogtropolis Doggy Daycare
Dogtropolis is a combined doggy daycare and grooming centre on Tope Street in South Melbourne, run as a single happy-place for dogs that play during the day and leave looking their best. The grooming side operates as its own dedicated centre rather than a quick add-on, with hydraulic lift clipping tables, dedicated bathing systems and spa-grade products handled by experienced groomers.
The approach is hands-on and tailored to each dog. Bathing and grooming packages step up from a premium double shampoo and condition with a nail clip and blow-dry, through to a full styled groom with face framing, body styling and long cuts done by hand scissoring or a breed-specific clip. Every dog is weighed before service so pricing reflects its size, and the team flags that double-coated, anxious or particularly time-consuming dogs need extra care and time. A strict no brush-out policy means matted coats are managed honestly rather than forced. Because the same building runs daycare, it suits owners who want play and a groom in one trusted spot.
For South Melbourne owners after a considered, well-equipped groom rather than a production line, it is a genuine grooming option close to the city.
Daycare dogsAnxious petsLarge breeds
Services & Pricing
Full Groom Bath & Dry Breed-Specific Grooming Nail Trimming Teeth Cleaning Scissor Cut Anxious Pet Grooming Large Breed Grooming
Premium Bath (0-5kg) $50 (scales by weight up to $145 for 35-45kg)
Tidy-Up from $80 (0-5kg) up to $195 (35-45kg)
Premium Groom from $115 (0-5kg) up to $230 (35-45kg)
Nail clipping $15 small / $25 large
Teeth clean $20
Difficult, double-coated or anxious dogs $130/hour
Prices are sourced from the salon's website and may change — confirm with the salon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grooming services does Dogtropolis offer?
Dogtropolis offers a Premium Bath (double shampoo and condition, nail clip, brush, blow-dry and optional perfume), a Tidy-Up (bath plus ear, paw, pad and tail trim, belly and hygiene clipping and ear clean), and a Premium Groom that adds face framing, full body styling and long cuts by hand scissoring or a breed-specific clip.
How is grooming priced at Dogtropolis?
Grooming is priced by the dog's weight, and every dog is weighed before its service for accurate pricing. A Premium Bath starts at $50 for 0-5kg, a Tidy-Up from $80, and a Premium Groom from $115, scaling up across weight bands to 45kg. Giant breeds over 45kg may incur additional fees at the groomer's discretion.
What grooming add-ons are available?
Add-ons include nail clipping ($15 small / $25 large), nail file ($10), ear clean ($10), teeth clean ($20), flea treatment ($20), face frame ($30), anal gland expression ($30) and poodle feet (from $25).
Does Dogtropolis groom matted or difficult dogs?
Dogtropolis enforces a strict no brush-out policy. Aggressive, double-coated, anxious or particularly time-consuming dogs are charged at $130 per hour.
Where is Dogtropolis located and when is it open?
Dogtropolis is at 30-32 Tope Street, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205, and is open six days a week.
What does my dog need to attend daycare at Dogtropolis?
Council policy requires all daycare dogs to be fully C5 vaccinated, desexed (over the age of 6 months) and microchipped.
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