McKinnons Dogwash & Grooming

McKinnon's Dogwash & Grooming is a dog grooming salon and retail store on the Princes Highway at Unanderra, just south of Wollongong, serving families across the Illawarra, South Coast and Highlands. The business pairs everyday grooming with a calm, patient approach built around the dogs who find the whole process hard.

Alongside standard wash, tidy and full-groom appointments, the team works closely with anxious, fearful and reactive dogs, taking things slowly and at each dog's own pace. A dedicated Grooming Rehabilitation Program is offered for more extreme cases, including dogs that have previously required sedation, been refused by other groomers, or show severe anxiety or aggression. The salon also handles breed-specific cuts for coats like poodle, spaniel and schnauzer, along with de-shedding, nail care and flea treatments, and runs a free pickup and drop-off taxi service across the local zone.

It suits owners looking for grooming that prioritises trust and gentle handling as much as the finished coat.