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The Full Groom
A complete breed-standard clip or tidy-up, shaped to your dog’s coat and lifestyle — finished with a brush-out and spritz.
Burnside · Christchurch
Gentle Grooming Done Right
One-on-one dog grooming in Burnside, Christchurch — with door pick-up, unhurried appointments and a 5.0-star touch local owners rate highly.
5.0-star rated Door pick-up & drop-off Nervous dogs welcome
One dog at a time Calm, unhurried appointments
5
Google rating
100%
Recommend Jo to others
1-on-1
Appointments, always
Door
Pick-up & drop-off
Services
Grooming for every dog
From first-time puppies to double-coated adventurers — pick what suits your dog, and Jo tailors the rest.
Freshen up
Wash & Blow-Dry
A relaxing warm-water bath with gentle, pet-safe shampoo, followed by a thorough blow-dry and brush-through.
Double coats
De-Shedding Treatment
Loose undercoat removed for Retrievers, Huskies, Collies and friends — less fur on the couch, a cooler dog in summer.
New pups
Puppy’s First Groom
A patient, positive introduction to grooming that builds trust for life — short sessions, lots of praise, no rush.
Maintenance
Nails, Ears & Tidy
Careful nail trim, ear clean and eye tidy to keep your dog comfortable and healthy between full grooms.
In between
Paws & Face Tidy-Up
Feet, face and sanitary trim that keeps mats at bay and eyes visible, without waiting for the next full groom.
The full groom
Inside every full groom
Every appointment is shaped around your dog's breed, coat and temperament. Here's what a visit with Jo always covers — no shortcuts, no add-on surprises.
- One dog at a timeNever double-booked — your dog has the salon to themselves.
- Nervous & senior dogs welcomeExtra time and low-stress handling for anxious pooches.
- Tailored, never templatedCoat, age and temperament shape every appointment.
Warm bath
Warm-water soak with pet-safe shampoo
Blow-dry
Thorough dry, never rushed
Brush & de-tangle
Gentle de-matting and brush-out
Cut & style
Breed-standard clip or tidy to suit
Nail trim
Careful clip and file
Ear clean
Gentle check and clean
Paw & sanitary tidy
The finishing details
Coat & skin check
Eyes on lumps, ticks and irritations
How it works
Your dog's day with Jo
A door-to-door service designed around calm, unhurried grooming — you don’t even need to leave the house.
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Book your appointment
Call Jo on 021 171 7913 to arrange a time that suits you and your dog.
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We pick up your dog
Jo collects your dog from home and brings them to the fully equipped Burnside salon.
- 3
Gentle grooming session
A calm, unhurried wash, blow-dry, clip and tidy tailored to your dog’s coat and temperament.
- 4
Happy pup drop-off
Your dog returns home clean, comfortable and looking great.
Grooming calendar
How often does your dog need a groom?
Coat type is the biggest factor. Match your dog below for a happy, mat-free schedule — Jo will fine-tune it at your first visit.
Not sure where your dog fits? Every first appointment starts with a coat and temperament check, so your dog gets a schedule built for them — not a template.
Curly & woolly
Poodle, Bichon, Doodle crosses
Thick & double
Retriever, Husky, Border Collie
Short & smooth
Labrador, Beagle, Frenchie
Puppy starters
All breeds, from 12 weeks
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Reviews
Word from local dog owners
“
Always a good experience getting our girl groomed with Jo. She does a fantastic job — our dog is always happy after. Highly recommend!
5.0 stars · loved by local dogs
Meet your groomer
About Jo The Groomer
Jo is a sole-operator groomer based in Burnside, Christchurch, treating every dog as an individual — taking the time to understand their temperament, coat type and grooming needs before reaching for the clippers.
- Sole operator, sole focus When you book Jo, you get Jo — the same friendly face at every visit.
- Low-stress handling Patient techniques that let nervous and senior dogs settle at their own pace.
- Burnside-based & mobile Salon on Annell Place, with pick-up and drop-off around the local area.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a mobile grooming service where we pick up your dog, groom them in our fully equipped salon, and bring them back home — stress-free for you and your pet.
Absolutely! We specialise in nervous and anxious dogs. Our groomer takes a gentle, patient approach and gives your dog extra time to feel comfortable.
We service the local area and surrounding suburbs. Contact us to check if we cover your specific location.
For most breeds, we recommend a full groom every 4-6 weeks. Bath and brush sessions can be done more frequently.
A full groom includes bath with premium shampoo, haircut and styling, nail trim, ear cleaning, and a thorough blow dry.
Ready for a happier, fluffier dog?
Call Jo to arrange a pick-up time that suits you.
Call 021 171 7913Get In Touch
Contact Details
Phone021 171 7913
Location6 Annell Pl, Burnside, Christchurch
HoursFridays 8:30am – 3:30pm · other days by arrangement