Cost guides

Honest, current price guidance for dog care services across Australia — what things typically cost and what moves the price.

Dog grooming prices in Australia (2026 guide)

What a full groom costs by dog size, salon vs mobile pricing, and what's included.

Solo vs group walk pricing, what's included, and questions worth asking.

Kennel vs home boarding vs in-home sitting prices, and how to choose for your dog.

The trust checklist for any dog business: police checks, meet and greets, temperament fit and the questions good operators love being asked.

Coat expertise, gentle handling and the salon environment — how to pick well.

Van setup, one-on-one handling and what to confirm before the first visit.

Pack sizes, temperament matching and accountability on every walk.

Your home or theirs, meet and greets, and the questions that reveal a great sitter.

Supervision ratios, temperament testing and what a good facility looks like.

Home boarding vs kennels, emergency cover and pre-stay checks.

Reward-based methods, real behaviour expertise, and the questions that matter.

Safe, climate-controlled travel and calm handling, from vet runs to interstate moves.