Style Grooms
Breed-standard and personalised style grooms, scissored one-on-one in our Murrumba Downs salon — North Brisbane.
Grooming, Your Dog’s Way
A style groom is the full styling experience: any length you like, shaped by hand. Whether you’re after a teddy-bear cut on a Cavoodle, a breed-standard trim on a Schnauzer, or a longer scissored finish that keeps your dog fluffy but tidy, our style grooms in Murrumba Downs are built around what suits your dog — their coat, their lifestyle and your preference. Because every appointment at Reactive Paws is one-on-one, there’s time for the detail work a good style groom demands: face and leg shaping, balanced lines and a finish that lasts.
Style grooming takes longer than a standard clip, and that’s exactly why our calm format matters. A dog that stands relaxed gets a better haircut — it’s that simple. Nervous fidgeters get breaks, seniors get rest stops, and nobody gets rushed for the next booking, because there isn’t one.
The problems we solve
- Uneven, boxy or rushed haircuts with no real shaping
- Coats that look great for a week then fall apart
- Breed cuts done generically rather than to the breed
- Fidgety dogs who've never stood long enough for scissor work
What we do / What's included
- Warm bath, shampoo and condition, towel and blow dry
- Style groom at any length — clipper work plus hand-scissored finishing
- Face and leg shaping to suit the breed and your preference
- Nails, paw pads and sanitary areas
- Full face groom and ears cleaned
- Finishing cologne
Do's and Don'ts
Do
- Bring a photo of the look you're after — it beats a description every time
- Keep up brushing between visits; length only works on a mat-free coat
- Book regular appointments — style grooms hold best on a 4–6 week cycle
- Tell us how much length you want kept in centimetres, not just "a trim"
Don't
- Expect a fluffy, long style on a matted coat — comfort comes first
- Wash-and-wear the coat all month then expect the style to survive
- Assume every breed suits every cut — we'll advise what works for the coat type
- Forget the face: eye and beard maintenance between grooms keeps the look
Frequently Asked Questions
A standard groom is a practical all-over clip. A style groom is any length, shaped — more scissor work, face and leg sculpting, and a tailored finish.
Yes — tell us your breed and preferred style when booking so we allow enough time.
A rounded, soft-scissored style — short-ish body with a rounded face — hugely popular for oodles and small fluffies.
Usually 3–4 hours depending on size and coat. One-on-one booking means your dog is worked on the whole time.
Grooms start from $100. Pricing varies depending on your dog’s size, coat condition and grooming requirements, with some grooms costing $220 or more. We can provide a quote before your appointment.
Usually yes. Our calm environment settles most dogs, and we build in breaks. Safety decides how much detail we attempt.
With home brushing and a 4–6 week rebook, yes. We'll show you the two or three spots that need the most attention between visits.
Absolutely — mixed lengths are what style grooming is for.
We do — often over a few visits as trust builds. Truly reactive dogs can start on our dedicated reactive day.
Murrumba Downs, North Lakes, Mango Hill, Griffin, Kallangur, Petrie and across North Brisbane.