Smooch a Pooch Grooming Salon & School Cairns

Smooch a Pooch is a dog grooming salon in Edge Hill, just north of central Cairns, run by groomer Jill, who has been grooming since 2010. Alongside the salon, Jill runs hands-on dog grooming courses for people wanting to learn the craft as a hobby or launch a grooming career, so the same room doubles as a small training studio.

The salon focuses squarely on small, fluffy dogs up to 18kg, the kind that need regular clipping and styling to stay comfortable. Breeds it handles include Cavoodles, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Toy and Miniature Poodles, Bichon Frise and Mini Schnauzers. A full service covers a body clip, ear care, nail trim, bath, blow-dry and styling, and there is a gentle scissor-only puppy groom designed to ease young dogs into the experience for the first time. The salon does not take large dogs over its weight limit, cats, or heavy double-coated breeds that need deshedding, which keeps the work consistent and the attention close.

Grooming is by appointment, with bookings made directly by phone or text. It suits owners of small companion breeds in the Cairns area who want a steady, experienced pair of hands.