Little Paws Studio

Little Paws Studio is a one-groomer dog grooming studio in Mooroolbark, in Melbourne's outer east, run by Emily. What customers write about most is not the haircut itself but the way anxious dogs are handled. One owner describes a dog who previously needed medication to get through an appointment and, after an introductory meet and greet to build his confidence, no longer does. Another regular with a nervy dog says the calm handling is what keeps her coming back.

The rest of the feedback follows the same line: gentle, patient, unhurried, with owners noting that dogs come out looking and smelling fresh and, just as importantly, still calm at pick-up. A Pomeranian owner mentions a pup who was uneasy beforehand and warmed up during the appointment. Several reviewers book the next maintenance groom on the spot, which suggests a client base that returns on a schedule rather than dropping in. It suits nervous dogs, first-timers being introduced to grooming, and owners who want a small, quiet setting over a busy salon.