Perfect Paws Pet Grooming

Perfect Paws Pet Grooming operates from Banks, at the southern end of Canberra's Tuggeranong Valley. The clearest thread in its reviews is thick-coated dogs: a samoyed booked in for a serious de-shed came away clean and soft with the matting on her legs cleared and her paws neatly trimmed, after other groomers had left it alone. The same owner brought an anxious husky in soon after with a similar result.

Owners of nervous dogs are the ones who write most warmly. Several describe dogs that were relaxed at pick-up rather than rattled, including a timid first-timer whose owner was reassured she had not been frightened during the groom. Staff are also described as friendly and willing to help out, with one family having their dog looked after for longer than booked so they did not have to miss a family outing. It is a practical option for double-coated breeds and dogs that need a calm first experience.