Dog Grooming
Professional dog grooming for all breeds and temperaments — one-on-one in Murrumba Downs, servicing North Brisbane.
Grooming Made Comfortable
Looking for a dog groomer in Murrumba Downs, North Lakes or the surrounding North Brisbane suburbs? Reactive Paws Dog Grooming offers professional dog grooming from a purpose-set-up home salon — and unlike a busy grooming shop, we book one dog at a time. Your dog is greeted at the door, groomed start-to-finish, and handed back fresh, tidy and relaxed. No barking room full of strangers, no waiting their turn, no rushing.
Dog grooming is our core service, and it covers everything from a straightforward wash-and-dry through to full clips and styled scissor work. Every appointment is tailored to your dog’s breed, coat type, condition and — most importantly — temperament. Emily is a professional groomer currently studying dog behaviour and psychology, which shapes how every dog is handled: calm voices, patient hands, breaks when needed, and welfare always ahead of the haircut.
The problems we solve
- Dogs that come home from busy salons stressed, wired or shut down
- Coats that are matted, smelly or shedding through the house
- Overgrown nails clicking on floors and affecting how your dog walks
- Owners juggling work who need simple, reliable, local booking
- Not knowing what your dog actually needs — clip, tidy, or just a bath?
What we do / What's included
- One-on-one appointments — your dog is the only dog here
- Warm bath with quality shampoo and conditioner
- Blow dry, brush-out, ears cleaned, nails clipped and filed
- Clipping and styling to suit breed, coat and lifestyle
- Finishing cologne, plus optional extras like paw and nose balm
- Honest advice on the right groom and schedule for your dog
Do's and Don'ts
Do
- Brush your dog between grooms — even five minutes a week makes a difference
- Book every 4–8 weeks to keep the coat manageable (ask about maintenance discounts)
- Mention any lumps, sore spots or skin issues before we start
- Toilet your dog before the appointment if you can
Don't
- Bath a matted coat at home — water tightens mats and makes them worse
- Shave double-coated breeds on a whim — ask us first; it can damage the coat
- Leave it six months between grooms and expect a one-session miracle
- Feel embarrassed about a neglected coat — we've seen it all, judgement-free
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically 1.5–3 hours depending on size, coat and services. Because we book one dog at a time, your dog is worked on continuously — no cage waiting.
Most coated breeds do best every 4–8 weeks. We offer maintenance discounts for dogs on a regular schedule.
It depends on size, coat and condition — see our Price Guide. We're always happy to quote before we begin.
Yes — from Cavoodles and Shih Tzus to Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds and everything in between. All ages and personalities welcome.
Light matting can often be brushed out (dematting is $20 per 15 minutes). Severe matting may mean a shorter clip for comfort — we'll always talk it through with you first, humanity before vanity.
Our home salon is at 7 Chancery Close, Murrumba Downs — minutes from North Lakes, Kallangur, Griffin and Mango Hill.
Yes — full professional equipment and products, with the bonus of a quieter, calmer environment your dog will prefer.
It's our specialty. Nervous dogs suit our one-on-one format, and truly reactive dogs can book our dedicated reactive day.
By arrangement — but because appointments are one-on-one, most dogs are only here for their own session.
Call or text 0403 701 380, or use the contact form. New clients: tell us your dog's breed, age and temperament so we can allow the right amount of time.