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★ 4.9 · 39 reviews Ballarat East

Big dogs. Double coats. No more fur everywhere.

Wash, de-shed & blow-dry for big dogs with double coats : Golden Retrievers, Border Collies, Labradors, and more. Patient with nervous dogs, gentle on sensitive skin.

Services

Wash & de-shed, by breed

Every wash is built around your dog's coat, not a one-size-fits-all bath. Pick your dog's breed below, then tap Book Now.

Prices below are indicative "from" prices based on Ballarat groomers. The final price is confirmed at booking.

We're not a poodle or 'oodle groomer.

Also included across washes: brush-out · mat removal · undercoat removal · pad & paw trim · ear cleaning · hygiene services.

Why Al's

Built for big dogs, not just any dog

Most groomers are set up for small dogs and quick trims. Al's is set up for the dogs other groomers find hard: big, heavy-coated, and shedding.

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Big-dog specialist

Golden Retrievers, Border Collies, Labradors, Staffies, Japanese Spitz and Maremmas. Big dogs are what we do every day.

A proper de-shed

Undercoat removal, brush-out and blow-dry, not just a rinse. Less fur on your floors, and a coat that actually feels lighter.

Patient with nervous dogs

Nervous dogs can be accommodated on request. We take our time, especially around feet and nails.

Gentle on sensitive skin

Dogs with sensitive skin can be accommodated. Tell us at booking and we'll take care.

Loved by big dogs,
trusted by their humans.

★ 4.9 / 5 from 39 reviews

Small fluffy dog

Elvis

Pug

Washed at home, patient and gentle, a pug who usually hates it, handled with care.

Labrador running

Luna

Giant red dog

Washed and de-shedded properly, came home looking and smelling great.

Shiba Inu playing

Tilly

Nervous dog

Nervous about her nails, and for the first time, she stayed calm for a nail clip.

Golden retriever

Saint Bernard

Very big dog

A very big dog, washed thoroughly. The team takes pride in the work and clearly enjoys it.

Dogs running together

German Shepherd

Long de-shed

A long wash and de-shed, plus nails and ears. Thorough, patient, and good-humoured throughout.

How to book

Four steps, and none of them are rushed

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Pick your service

Choose your dog's breed wash above, or a nail trim.

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Pick a date and time that suits you. We will confirm your booking by phone or text.

Questions, answered

Everything you need to know

Have a question about your dog's wash? Reach out anytime and we will be happy to help.

Prices on this page are indicative "from" prices based on Ballarat groomers. The final price is confirmed when you book.

It depends on the breed and coat, from 1 hour for a Labrador wash & dry, to 2 hours 30 minutes for a Maremma wash or a Shavedown. Each service card above shows its time.

Yes, nervous dogs can be accommodated on request. Tell us at booking so we can take extra time, especially around feet and nails.

Yes, dogs with sensitive skin can be accommodated. Let us know at booking.

No, we're not a poodle or 'oodle groomer. 'Oodle owners are best served by a salon groomer.

Tap Book Now, fill in your details and your dog's, pick a date and time, and you're booked. We will confirm by phone or text.

Please let us know as early as you can. Late cancellations of a first-time appointment may not be rebooked.

Less fur everywhere. One happy dogo.

Book your big dog's wash in Ballarat East: Golden Retrievers, Border Collies, Labradors and more.