Fuzzy Pupz Dog Grooming

Fuzzy Pupz Dog Grooming is a small salon at Avoca Beach on the New South Wales Central Coast, run by Francesca. Dogs appear to be seen one at a time — one client notes their pup was the only dog in the salon that morning — and that undivided attention is what customers single out most, alongside a finish they are consistently happy with.

The salon has a following among small, curly-coated breeds and older dogs. Bichon frises, toy poodles and oodle crosses all turn up in the reviews, and the owner of an ageing bichon who is losing his sight has been bringing him for months, crediting Francesca's patience and kindness for making the visits work. Prices are described as well judged and the manner as friendly and unhurried. The one caveat regulars raise is that she books out early, so appointments are worth arranging well ahead. A good fit for senior dogs and small breeds on a regular clipping schedule.