At McKinnon’s Dogwash & Grooming, we believe every dog deserves care, patience, and a positive grooming experience.

Founded by Mel and James, we’ve been proudly serving the Illawarra, South Coast, and Highlands for over 7 years. Along the way, we saw a real need for specialised grooming — tailored to dogs with anxiety, reactivity, fear, aggression, rescue backgrounds, or past trauma. That’s where our passion lies: helping the dogs that others often turn away.

Our award-winning team, recognised with the Local Business Award for Outstanding Pet Care, is made up of highly skilled groomers and qualified behaviourists. We don’t just groom — we retrain and rehabilitate dogs in the salon environment, helping them build trust and confidence. All of this is done without sedation and with muzzles used only in rare cases for safety.

At McKinnon’s, we’re more than just groomers — we’re your one-stop shop for everything dogs, providing compassionate care that truly makes a difference.