Business Details
Mobile Dog Grooming Services in Canberra
House of Dog is a professional mobile dog grooming service dedicated to providing high-quality care for pets in Canberra and surrounding areas. Our customized air-conditioned van brings the grooming experience directly to your doorstep, ensuring pets remain comfortable in familiar surroundings. With a focus on one-on-one personalized service, we avoid caging animals, reducing stress for both dogs and owners. Our team prioritizes coat and skin health through expert grooming techniques, minimizing risks of infections and infestations. We specialize in breed-specific grooming, hydrobaths, and hygiene trims, tailoring services to individual needs.Our owner, Tania Piddington, combines a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Zoology with formal grooming qualifications and rescue organization experience to deliver exceptional results. We emphasize convenience by eliminating mess at home and offering flexible booking options. Our pricing reflects service complexity, with transparent surcharges for special cases. Customer satisfaction drives our approach, ensuring both pets and owners receive attentive, professional care.
Services
Mobile Grooming
Hydrobaths
Breed-Specific Grooms
Hygiene Trims
De-shedding
Nail Trimming
Ear Cleaning
Coat Maintenance
Customized Van Service
Pet First Aid
Highlights and features
- We offer mobile grooming services in a customized air-conditioned van.
- Our one-on-one approach avoids stressful caging for dogs.
- We prioritize coat and skin health through professional techniques.
- No mess left at home after our services.
- Owner holds formal qualifications in grooming and zoology expertise.
Associations and certifications
- TDBC Certified
- Certified Pet Groomer
- Accredited Human and Pet First Aid/CPR Provider
Services
Hydrobath
Our hydrobath service includes a warm water wash with gentle shampooing to cleanse and soften your dog's coat. Using temperature-controlled water, we ensure comfort while removing dirt and allergens. Ideal for maintaining skin health and reducing shedding between full grooming sessions.
Hygiene Trim
This service focuses on trimming sensitive areas like eyes, ears, and paws for improved hygiene. We carefully remove excess hair around these regions to prevent irritation and infections while maintaining your dog's natural appearance and comfort.
De-shedding
Designed for double-coated breeds, our de-shedding process removes loose undercoat hair to reduce shedding by up to 90%. This service includes a thorough brushing and specialized tools to maintain coat health while minimizing household hair accumulation.
Full Groom
A comprehensive service featuring coat clipping to an even length, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and paw pad hair removal. We use professional-grade tools to achieve a neat, easy-to-maintain finish that enhances your dog's natural shape and comfort.
Style Groom
Custom styling service using clippers and scissors to create breed-specific or owner-requested designs. Our groomers combine technical skill with artistic flair to deliver unique patterns while maintaining coat functionality and your pet's comfort during the process.
People
Tania Piddington
Owner/Instructor
Tania holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Zoology and formal dog grooming qualifications. With rescue organization experience and TDBC certification, she combines scientific knowledge with hands-on expertise to lead House of Dog's operations.
Questions
How do I book an appointment?
Existing clients can use our online booking system or call 0417 700 511. New client bookings are currently unavailable due to capacity limits.
What areas do you service?
We operate in Canberra and surrounding suburbs, with travel distances factored into service pricing.
What's included in a full groom?
Full grooms include brushing, hydrobath, drying, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and coat clipping to an even length for easy maintenance.
How are difficult dogs handled?
Dogs requiring extra time or restraint incur a $10–50 surcharge, with safety prioritized for both pets and groomers during the process.
Do you offer discounts for multiple dogs?
Yes, we provide a $10 discount for bookings involving multiple dogs at the same address.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payments are processed through our online system or via phone bookings, with surcharges applied for specific service requirements.
Reviews (7)
Anita Tin Tun
Dec 10, 2020
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Not only did my anxious little dog receive a lovely haircut, for the first time after grooming she was happy, relaxed and running around the house. Tanya took the time to bond with my dog, was gentle with her and on top of that did a fantastic job with the grooming. She also squeezed me into her tight schedule because I was so desperate to find someone suitable for my anxious girl. Thank you again House of Dog!
Peta Jeffery
Sep 10, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
We highly recommend Tania, and would not trust our girls with anyone else. We have two dogs, both very spoilt poodle crosses with high maintenance coats. Tania is patient with them, and with my poor coat maintenance(!), and always leaves them well cared for and happy. What else could you want?
We highly recommend Tania, and would not trust our girls with anyone else. We have two dogs, both very spoilt poodle crosses with high maintenance coats. Tania is patient with them, and with my poor coat maintenance(!), and always leaves them well cared for and happy. What else could you want?
Luis Torres
Jun 21, 2020
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My dog is 14 years old and He has been going there for months. Excellent customer service and very gentle. I recommend it with closed eyes
Tristan Ellis Ford
Mar 07, 2020
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We are VERY pleased with House of Dog! She has done our two Portuguese Water Dogs twice now and the most recent cut is probably the best cut either of them have ever had (one is 5 and the other is almost 7).
Michael Warren
Dec 25, 2019
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Tania is fantastic, great with our dogs and great service. Super flexible with appointments and the dogs look great.
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Becky Rainbow
Aug 15, 2019
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Extremely tardy. Ive had to change plans multiple times because of how tardy the groomer was.. and she doesnt tell you shes going to be late until after the appointment time.. wouldnt recommend. The grooming job was good though.
Edit to add: my real name isn't Becky Rainbow hence why Tania wasn't able to find my name in her history, however, I have my partner and my sister to vouch that Tania has never once been on time (we've had to cancel plans multiple times because sometimes she's 2 hours late). Difficult dogs isn't an excuse if all other groomers are capable of being on time.
Edit to add: my real name isn't Becky Rainbow hence why Tania wasn't able to find my name in her history, however, I have my partner and my sister to vouch that Tania has never once been on time (we've had to cancel plans multiple times because sometimes she's 2 hours late). Difficult dogs isn't an excuse if all other groomers are capable of being on time.
Connorcore
Dec 27, 2018
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The best in the business! My dogs always look immaculate after a session with House of Dog. I can't recommend this service enough. This is someone who clearly loves dogs and it shows through in their work
