A calm, gentle grooming salon where your dog feels truly safe.
Kia ora and welcome to ShelzWagz Dog Grooming. Shelley provides dedicated, one-on-one grooming in a peaceful Mount Wellington home salon setting. Specialised, patient care tailored for anxious, nervous, and sensitive dogs.
Quiet Care
One Dog At A Time
Patience
Gentle Touch
Rating
5.0 Star Reviews
Quiet home salon environment
Zero barking distractions or rushed production lines
Proud member of the National Dog Groomers Association of New Zealand.
A peaceful home salon tailored around your dog's comfort.
Shelley established ShelzWagz Dog Grooming with a clear, heartfelt philosophy: dog comfort always comes first. Unlike bustling commercial parlours with multiple barking dogs and ringing phones, our Mount Wellington home salon operates strictly on a one-dog-at-a-time basis.
Having welcomed dogs and loyal owners across the wider Central Auckland area including Mount Wellington, Onehunga, and surrounding suburbs, Shelley specialises in building trust with dogs that feel nervous, anxious, or overwhelmed by traditional salon environments.
One Dog at a Time
Your companion receives undivided, unhurried attention from start to finish.
Sensitive & Anxious Dogs
Gentle techniques designed to settle nervous pups and create positive associations.
Caring Details
Gentle care around delicate areas like eyes, eyelashes, ears, and sensitive paws.
Our Setmore Grooming Services
Every appointment is conducted with gentle care, natural soothing products, and dedicated one-on-one time. Choose from our core grooming appointments below.
Full Groom
1 hr 30 minsThe total head-to-tail grooming experience. Includes a warm soothing hydrobath, blow dry, thorough coat brush-out, full breed styling or clip of your choice, facial trimming, hygiene tidy, and gentle nail care.
- Full body clipping and precision hand scissoring
- Warm hydrobath with gentle shampoo and conditioner
- Sanitary tidy, paw pads cleared, and nail clipping
- Ear check, gentle ear cleaning, and face styling
Bath and Tidy
1 hr 15 minsIdeal between full grooms to keep your dog clean, neat, and comfortable. Provides a thorough wash and dry, plus essential trimming around the face, feet, hygiene areas, and nail care without taking down full coat length.
- Warm relaxing bath and gentle coat dry
- Neat trimming around eyes, muzzle, and paws
- Sanitary area trim and nail clipping
- Thorough coat de-shed brush out
Bath & Dry
1 hrA refreshing clean for short coats or dogs needing a wash and brush out after outdoor adventures. Involves gentle cleansing shampoos, warm water massage, thorough blow dry, and coat brushing.
- Calming warm hydrobath wash
- Skin-sensitive, coat-appropriate dog shampoos
- Patient, temperature-controlled blow dry
- Full coat brush through to remove loose fur
Directory Add-Ons & Routine Care
We also cater for routine maintenance appointments and specific add-ons as part of your booking:
Designed for Anxious and Sensitive Dogs
Every dog deserves to feel secure during their grooming visit. Here is how Shelley ensures your companion stays relaxed and comfortable.
Quiet Home Setting
No rows of cages or noisy salon commotion. A calm residential environment where your dog is the sole centre of attention.
Pacing to the Dog
We never rush. If a nervous dog needs a short breather or gentle reassuring cuddles between steps, we take the time they require.
Magic Hands & TLC
Soft handling techniques that have helped puppies and anxious rescue dogs fall sound asleep on the grooming table.
Attention to Detail
Special care around delicate eyelashes, facial contours, sensitive skin folds, and ticklish paws with calm scissoring.
Happy Pups & Gentle Care
From playful puppies to chaotic teenagers and dignified seniors, our gentle salon helps every pup look and feel their very best.
Quiet & Restful Experience
Gentle handling lets sensitive dogs settle in comfort
Fresh & Beautiful Coats
Thorough washes, de-shedding, and clean tidy lines
Fluffy Full Groom Results
Expert scissoring and coat conditioning
Facial & Nail Care
Gentle attention for sensitive eye and nose areas
Soothing Hydrobath Care
Warm, stress-free washing with gentle shampoos
Excited Tail Wags
Dogs leaving proud, happy, and smelling amazing
What Dog Parents Say About Shelley
Real feedback from local owners who trust ShelzWagz Dog Grooming with their cherished dogs.
"Great service - Shelley is a lovely groomer who really cares for the dog and does a beautiful job. Highly recommend."
Sarah Oliveira
Verified Client Review
"Shelly is a godsend! Fig really struggled with groomers since he was a puppy and Shelly has the magic hands that made him feel safe enough to fall asleep during grooms. He's grown up now and is a chaotic teenager but Shelly still works her magic and he comes out looking handsome everytime. We love his lovely eyelashes and the attention to detail as she works around them is so appreciated"
Chinmayee Design
Verified Client Review
"Shelley is the absolute best! She gives lots of TLC to our little anxious girl, who always walks out with a great cut and smells amazing"
Lucia Zatkova
Verified Client Review
"Shelley is an awesome dog groomer! I dropped my very anxious 1 year old Pomeranian for his first groom. Shelley did such a nice job and he was so happy and comfortable upon pick up. He looks so cute!! Thank you :)"
Kate Larking
Verified Client Review
"Shelly has been grooming my dogs for years; every groom is beautiful. The care and love that my fur babies receive is unparalleled. They actually drag me into the studio as they are so excited to see her."
Alison and Stuart Marshall
Verified Client Review
Mount Wellington Location & Hours
Salon Address
2/602 Mount Wellington Highway
Mount Wellington, Auckland 1062, New Zealand
Salon Hours & Booking
Home salon hours: directories commonly list Monday to Saturday approximately 8:00am - 3:00pm (Sunday closed).
Please confirm today's times on Google Maps or when you book online.
Ready to book your dog's gentle groom?
You can book directly 24/7 through Setmore, or get in touch with Shelley directly via phone or email for special requests or nervous dog consultations.
Online Booking
Select your preferred date, time slot, and service instantly via Setmore.
Phone & Mobile
Questions about your dog's temperament or grooming requirements? Call Shelley.
Email Shelley
Send an email message directly to our salon inbox anytime.