The Fur Spa by Chelle

The Fur Spa by Chelle is a dog grooming salon on Station Street in Nerang, on the Gold Coast, where coats are worked through slowly and finishes are tailored to the dog in front of the groomer. The salon is run by Chelle, the owner and senior groomer, alongside Kary Yi, who trained under her, and it leans toward breed-specific styling with modern modifications rather than a one-cut-fits-all approach.

The defining feature here is pace. Only one dog is handled at a time, worked at the dog's own speed, with an emphasis on low-stress, welfare-led care. That setup suits sensitive and anxious dogs as well as oodles and doodles that need considered styling, and the team keeps notes between visits so a regular dog's groom stays consistent. Coat care runs from straightforward baths and blow-outs through to signature style grooms and a dedicated heavy-coat bath for Nordic double-coated breeds, supported by professional product ranges including Melanie Newman and Hydra.

For owners who want their dog to look like their dog, just tidier, and who value the time it takes to get there, The Fur Spa is built around exactly that.