The Pup Maven Dog Grooming Salon

The Pup Maven is a small grooming studio in Burwood East, run by Emma, whose customers are unusually specific about what sets the work apart: she avoids reaching for the clippers by default and takes the time to scissor and trim where the coat allows. Cavoodles, spoodles and other curly, high-maintenance coats feature heavily in the feedback, along with first grooms for puppies only a few months old.

Owners describe a clean, airy studio and dogs that come home relaxed and playful rather than shut down. Emma is credited with listening to styling requests, recommending what will suit a particular coat, and explaining how to keep it in shape between visits — several reviewers moved across from another groomer and consider the difference obvious. Responsiveness from booking through to collection comes up often, as do small finishing touches such as a bow tie and a light, clean-smelling product that is not overpowering. It suits owners of doodle crosses and nervous first-timers around Burwood East.