Gentle grooming for happier dogs
Calm, one-to-one dog grooming with certified K9 stylist Monique. A patient, caring experience designed to help your dog feel safe, comfortable and beautifully groomed.
Certified K9 Stylist - One to One care - Great for nervous dogs


Meet Monique, Your Taumarunui Dog Groomer
Experienced, patient and genuinely dog focused
Dirty Doggies Grooming Services is based in central Taumarunui and run by Monique, a certified K9 stylist with years of hands-on experience with dogs and animals.
Her background includes farming, equine training, dog daycare services and SPCA work. That experience shapes a gentle, practical approach that puts your dog’s comfort first.
Includes nail trim, bathing in top quality shampoo & conditioner suited for your dogs skin, blow dry, brush out with a stylised clip to suit owners wishes.
*Small from $100.00
*Medium from $130.00
*Large from $160.
*Extra Large from $200
*All prices are just a starting price. If your dog requires extra time to brush out, de-matt, or shave off please prepare to pay a minimum extra of $25+
Includes nail trim, bathing with shampoo & Conditioner suited to your dog, blow dry, brush out and a face, feet and sanitary trim.
*Small from $55.
*Medium from $65.
*Large from $85
Includes bathing with Shampoo & Conditioner, Blow dry, brush over and Nail Trim.
*Small from $50.
*Medium from $60.
*Large from $70
Includes bathing with special release shampoo & conditioner, blow dry, deshed, paw tidy, nails and sanitary trim.
*Short haired from $100 (labs, bull breeds etc.
*Long haired from $150 (collies, retrievers, shepherds, spitz etc)
Includes hand strip, nail trim bathing with shampoo and conditioner and sanitary trim
*From $150
NAIL TRIM - $20
CYCLOID VIBRATION THERAPY MASSAGE *20 minute treatment $30.00
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*CANCELLATIONS, NO SHOWS & LATENESS can leave empty spaces and as a small business, this can be extremely difficult. To cancel or Reschedule an Appointment:
48hrs given: No charge
Cancellation within 48hr of the appointment, will incur a fee
1st appointment: 50% of the booked groom fee
2nd appointment: 100% of the booked groom fee
3rd appointment: The groom will require full payment at the time of booking and will be non refundable.
No shows and lateness where Monique can no longer accept the dog, 20mins or more, will incur the above fees. Fees will need to be paid in full BEFORE the next groom can be scheduled.
This is only necessary to keep this business operating.
*MATTING/KNOTTING
Dogs with matting require more time and care as the coat is very tight and close to the dogs skin, this can damage the skin and have them prone to infections. Monique will only de-matt areas that she believes will not hurt or stress your dog. Severe matting will require shaving, this can cause itchiness, irritation and coldness. Shaving and de-matting will incur an extra fee as it takes extra time and is harsh on the grooming equipment.
*AGGRESSIVE OR DANGEROUS DOGS
Dangerous or Aggressive dogs will incur an extra fee. Please disclose if your dog has any issues with other groomers in the past. Monique has the right to refuse a dog at anytime if it becomes to dangerous or stressed, one bad bite could end her grooming. the client will still be charged for the booked grooming appointment.
*ACCIDENTS
Although accidents are rare, there is a risk when grooming/handling dogs. Although Monique is very careful in all situations, grooming equipment is sharp and possible accidents can occur (including but not limited to): cuts, nicks, scratches or quickening of the nails. In the event an accident does occur, you will be notified immediately.
*OWNERS MUST NOT BE PRESENT
Due to the safety of your dog, Monique and yourself, owners are not permitted to be present during grooming.
*PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Dirty Doggies Grooming Services reserve the rights to use any photograph and/or video taken during the dogs grooming appointment, on social media, website and marketing without expressed. written permission. A customer can request photographs/videos are withheld from social media, however ID photos will be taken for our internal management.
*LATE PICKUP
Dogs who are not picked up before closing hours will incur a charge of $1 per minute.
Dirty Doggies is based centrally in Taumarunui, New Zealand. Grooming is available by appointment.
Yes. Monique is known for being gentle and patient with nervous dogs. The salon also limits the number of dogs booked into each time slot to help keep the environment calmer.
Most grooming appointments take approximately two hours. Breed, coat condition and the styling required can make some appointments longer.
Dirty Doggies is operated by Monique, a certified K9 stylist with experience across dog daycare, SPCA work, farming and equine training.
You can use the Dirty Doggies booking app, call 027 885 3375, or email dirtydoggiesnz@gmail.com.
Looking for a dog groomer in Taumarunui? Dirty Doggies provides professional grooming for dogs of different breeds, sizes and coat types, with a calm one-to-one approach and additional care for nervous or anxious dogs.