Doggy Daycare and Grooming - covering the greater Wellington region

Pamper your pooch today with our range of wonderful grooming services

  • We offer hygiene, full and advanced grooms as well as nail trims
  • Professional shaves for the summer months
  • Specialised small and large dog grooming to suit each coat type and pet's needs
Based in Porirua, Happy Tails 2001 Ltd offers collection and drop off services from Wellington to Waikanae.

Bath, brush, and spoil your pooch with our professional grooming services using only high quality products

Happy Tails in Porirua provides Wellington dogs with relaxing and rejuvenating grooming services. Although we cater to most breeds, the experienced team understand the unique needs of all breeds and their requirements. We also offer customised puppy grooms to gently introduce your pup to regular grooming visits.

We use only premium products and equipment for a thorough and safe grooming experience. From bathing and brushing to trimming and shaving, we tailor our services to each dog's individual personality and requirements. While we do offer a stand-alone grooming service, our doggy daycare pups often schedule routine grooming after a busy day of fun at our purpose-built daycare facility. 

Let us help you keep your dog looking and feeling their best. Contact us today to schedule a grooming appointment today!

Services we provide

Hygiene Groom - small breeds start from $80
Groom includes:

Bathing: A thorough shampoo and conditioning treatment to clean and condition the dog's fur and skin.
Light brushing and combing: Removes tangles, and loose hair and distributes natural oils throughout the coat.
Hygiene trim: Trimming the hygiene areas of your pup , this included genitals and paw pads.
Blow-drying: Removes excess moisture from the coat, fluffs, and shapes the fur.
Full Groom - small breeds start from $100
Groom includes: 

Bathing: A thorough shampoo and conditioning treatment to clean and condition the dog's fur and skin.
Full Body Brushing and undercoat rake out: Removes all tangles, and loose undercoat and distributes natural oils throughout the coat.
Nail Trimming: Prevents overgrown nails, which can cause pain and discomfort for the dog.
Body Trim: Shorter length body trim for those that like the short look, hygiene area trim.
Blow-drying: Removes excess moisture from the coat, fluffs, and shapes the fur.
Cologne Finish: Spritz with our finest coat shine, leave in conditioner and colognes catered to his and her fragrances.
Scissor Finish: Face, feet and feathering scissor finish.
Advanced Groom - small breeds start from $130Groom includes:

Bathing:
 A thorough shampoo and conditioning treatment to clean and condition the dog's fur and skin.
Full Body Brushing and undercoat removal: Removes all tangles, and undercoat and distributes natural oils throughout the coat.
Nail Trimming: Prevents overgrown nails, which can cause pain and discomfort for the dog.
Body Trim: Styled body trim for those that like a breed specific trim, hygiene area trim.
Blow-drying: Removes excess moisture from the coat, fluffs, and shapes the fur.
Cologne Finish: Spritz with our finest coat shine, leave in conditioner and colognes catered to “his and her” fragrances.
Scissor Finish: Face, feet and feathering scissor finish.

To discuss our grooming process, prices or to book in, please contact us at:  grooming@happytails.co.nz

Why is dog grooming important for happy, healthy pups?


Having your dog groomed can provide numerous benefits for both you and your furry friend. Some of the key benefits include:

  • Improved hygiene: Regular grooming helps keep your dog clean and free from dirt, debris, and parasites, which can cause irritation and infection.
  • Better skin and coat health: Grooming can help remove dead hair, prevent matting, and distribute oils evenly throughout the coat, keeping it healthy and looking great.
  • Early health detection: During grooming sessions, a professional groomer can often spot signs of skin conditions, ear infections, or other health issues and alert you to these problems early, enabling prompt treatment.
  • Reduced shedding: Regular grooming helps remove loose hair, reducing the amount of fur your dog sheds and the amount of vacuuming you need to do.

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Doggy Daycare and Grooming - covering the greater Wellington region