Spoilt Rotten Dogs

Spoilt Rotten Dogs is a dog care centre on Norton Street in Lilyfield, in Sydney's inner west, where grooming sits alongside day care and overnight boarding under one roof. The grooming side runs a full suite of services for small to medium dogs, from a straightforward wash and blow-dry through to expert scissor styling, all using organic shampoo and conditioner.

The approach leans warm and personal rather than clinical. The team describes itself as lifelong dog lovers who get to know each dog's personality, quirks and likes before anything else, and every staff member is professionally trained. Finishing touches reflect that softer tone, with ears cleaned and a splash of cologne rounding out most groom packages. Grooming covers everything from a tidy of the face, feet and bottom to a full body clip or a complete scissor-styled cut, and add-ons such as de-matting, nail trims and a short massage are available. Larger dogs that do not fit the grooming size range are still catered for through walk-in nail trims on set weekdays.

For inner-west owners who want a familiar, affection-first place for grooming, it offers a calm and personable alternative to a busy salon.