Buddies Dog Salon | Japanese Dog Grooming & Salon Care Mount Wellington Auckland

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Dedicated one on one grooming attention

Mt Wellington

East Auckland convenience on Harrison Road

Energetic dog enjoying outdoor break after salon groom

About Buddies Dog Salon

Thoughtful Japanese grooming craft, tailored to every companion.

Buddies Dog Salon is an independent Auckland dog grooming studio led by Takako Awajiya. Built upon Japanese grooming traditions, our approach focuses on patience, precision scissoring, coat health, and a quiet, low-stress environment.

Whether your pet is coming in for regular maintenance, a gentle bath, or needs extra time due to nervousness or senior age, we tailor the pace to suit their comfort. Alongside grooming services, we carry a curated range of in-salon pet retail to keep your dogs happy at home.

Experienced Japanese Groomer

Delicate scissor work and careful coat management.

Calm & Reassuring

Special care for easily nervous, shy, or older dogs.

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Our Core Services

Carefully tailored grooming and salon care

At Buddies Dog Salon, we focus on calm handling, professional Japanese grooming technique, and individual attention. Please call or email our team to arrange your dog's appointment.

1. Dog Grooming

Experienced Japanese groomer providing detailed full grooms, precision styling, coat trimming, bathing, and tidy-ups tailored to your dog's size, coat texture, and lifestyle.

✓ Japanese grooming craft & attention to detail
✓ Small and medium dog styling focus
✓ Thorough coat brushing and hygiene care

Experienced Japanese Craft

2. Salon Care for Dogs

A calm, attentive salon environment created to make bathing, drying, and maintenance comfortable. We take time with every companion so they feel secure from drop-off to pickup.

✓ Gentle wash and condition treatments
✓ Low-stress environment and attentive pacing
✓ Clean, organised Mount Wellington salon

Calm Salon Environment

3. Retail In-Salon

Explore our in-salon pet retail selection while visiting for your appointment. We offer pet care accessories, treats, and everyday dog supplies picked with love for Auckland pet owners.

✓ Curated pet retail shelf in reception
✓ Convenient pick-up during grooming visits
✓ Practical accessories and dog essentials

Pet Retail Alongside Grooming

4. Care for Nervous or Anxious Dogs

Recognised by long-standing clients for patient care. We provide gentle handling for dogs who feel nervous, anxious, or are older, ensuring they feel supported every step of the groom.

✓ Patient, steady approach without rushing
✓ Review-backed reassurance from local pet parents
✓ Comfort breaks and calm reassurance

Review-Backed Gentle Care

5. Booking by Phone or Email

Because appointments fill quickly, we manage bookings directly via telephone and email to discuss your dog's individual coat condition, breed requirements, and preferred schedule.

buddiesdogsalon@gmail.com

Direct Salon Enquiries Mount Wellington, Auckland

Salon Moments

Life at Buddies Dog Salon

A glimpse into the gentle care, bath time patience, and cheerful results for Auckland dogs.

Gentle bathing & coat conditioning

Small & medium breed styling

Calm scissor craft & tidy coats

Fluffy, healthy coats ready for home

Relaxed, calm atmosphere for all dogs

Happy, active pets post-groom

Photography credits: Photos via Unsplash contributors for salon presentation.

★★★★★

4.9 / 5 from 14 Google reviews

What our dog parents say

Verbatim reviews from our Auckland community sharing their experience with our grooming care, calm handling, and team.

★★★★★

30 Sep 2022 • Google Review

"Ive been bringing my dog to Buddies for a couple of years now and weve never been disappointed! The level of care, attention and quality they put into their work is second to none. They are so knowledgeable and I know my fur baby (who is easily nervous and anxious) is in good hands when he goes for his groom. Thank you for taking such great care of Kikko!"

PG

Paola Guantero

Dog Parent to Kikko

★★★★★

12 Sep 2021 • Google Review

"AMAZING! Best Groomers! Oscar loves going in and he always looks so great after! Everyone there is so kind highly recommend!"

SS

Shalomy Sathiyaraj

Dog Parent to Oscar

★★★★★

11 Jul 2021 • Google Review

"They are the best, but always fully booking!"

JW

Jerry Wong

Auckland Client

★★★★★

22 Jan 2021 • Google Review

"Amazing with our older dog Rosa and just the loveliest people!"

MS

Maddie MacLean Stones

Dog Parent to Rosa

★★★★★

1 Oct 2021 • Google Review

"Very Profesional groomer!"

BR

Bong Remedio

Auckland Client

Visit Our Salon

Convenient Mount Wellington location

Buddies Dog Salon is situated at Unit 1, 20 Harrison Road in Mount Wellington, easily accessible from Ellerslie, Panmure, Remuera, Stonefields, and East Auckland suburbs.

Primary Address

Unit 1, 20 Harrison Road

Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060

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Telephone Enquiries

09 390 6624

International: +64 9 390 6624

Email Bookings

buddiesdogsalon@gmail.com

Location Note:

Buddies Dog Salon is operating from Harrison Road in Mount Wellington. For customers with historical references to our earlier Glen Innes address, you can view the legacy listing here:

View legacy listing: 4/227 Apirana Avenue, Glen Innes →

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