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Full Groom
The works: brush, bath, blow dry, body clip, nail trim, hygiene trim, ear and face trim and ear clean. Teddy bear faces, puppy cuts, breed styles or just a neat all-over trim.
Dog grooming · Kyogle & the Northern Rivers
Gentle grooming,
one darling at a time.
One-on-one grooming with Holly in a calm home salon in Kyogle. No cages, no rush and no production line. Just patient, careful hands and a dog who goes home looking (and feeling) fabulous. Big or small, puppy or senior, nervous or bouncy, all four-legged friends welcome.
Holly · groomer & owner
Meet Holly
Grooming built on
trust and respect.
Hi, I'm Holly Darling. I started Darlings Dog Grooming in 2018 and spent years grooming Melbourne's best-loved pooches from my salon in Maidstone. In 2026 I made the big move north, and Darlings now runs from a purpose-built home salon in Kyogle.
Grooming should never be something a dog dreads. I groom one dog at a time, so yours has my full attention from start to finish. There are no cages, no other dogs barking and no clock to race. I take the time to say hello, let them settle and work at their pace. Many of my clients started out nervous and now trot straight onto the table.
- One on one, always. Just your dog and me in a calm, quiet space.
- No cages. Dogs aren't left waiting in crates before or after their groom.
- Every dog an individual. Anxious, elderly, special needs or brand-new puppy, the groom is shaped around them.
- Health first. A holistic pet care background means tips on skin, coat and care, not just a haircut.
Holly DarlingDarlings Dog Grooming · est. 2018
0433 077 614Call or text to book
Services
Everything your dog needs, nose to tail
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Bath & Tidy
In between full grooms. Brush, bath, blow dry and nails, plus a tidy of the face, ears and hygiene areas so they stay fresh and comfortable without a full clip.
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Bath & Blow Dry
A proper spa wash for short and long coats. Brush, bath, blow dry and nail trim, and home they go smelling amazing. Priced by size and coat length.
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Puppy Introductions
A slow, happy first experience of the bath, the dryer, the clippers and the table. Little "graduations" that set your pup up for a lifetime of easy grooms.
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Anxious, Senior & Special Needs
Extra time, breaks when they need them and gentle handling. Towel drying for dogs who hate the dryer. Calm, patient care for older, nervous and sensitive dogs.
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Deshedding & Double Coats
Poms, Lapphunds, Samoyeds, corgis and huskies. A thorough blowout clears the dead undercoat so air can reach the skin, keeping them cooler and comfier and your floors cleaner.
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Scissor work & extras
Style Trims, Asian Fusion & the Little Things
Hand-scissored faces, rounded poodle topknots, adapted breed looks and Asian fusion styling, finished with care. Plus nail trims on their own, matting help and anything else that keeps your dog comfortable between visits.
Nail trims · $20Teddy bear facesHygiene trimsEar cleaningPaw & pad tidyDemattingScissor finishesRegular rebooking
All breeds and sizes · doodles, poodles, cavoodles, terriers, double coats and more · home salon in Kyogle, by appointment.
5.0★From 56 Google reviews
8+Years grooming experience
1Dog at a time, every time
0Cages in the salon
Price list
Honest prices, no surprises
Prices are by size. Coat condition, matting and temperament can change the time a groom takes, so "from" prices are a starting point and I'll always talk it through with you first.
Bath
Brush · bath · blow dry · nails
$40 to $70- Small 0–10kg$40 / $50
- Medium 11–20kg$50 / $60
- Large 21–30kg$60 / $70
- Short coat / long coat
Full Groom
The works, nose to tail
from $90- Small 0–10kgfrom $90
- Medium 11–20kgfrom $100
- Large 21–30kgfrom $125
- Brush, bath, blow dry, body clip, nails, hygiene, ear & face trim, ear clean
Bath & Tidy
Fresh between full grooms
from $70- Small 0–10kgfrom $70
- Medium 11–20kgfrom $80
- Large 21–30kgfrom $100
- Brush, bath, blow dry, nails, hygiene, ear & face trim, ear clean
Extras & other services
- Nail trim only$20
- Style trim / Asian fusionEnquire
- Deshedding$75 per hour
- Matting fee$20+
- Handling fee$20+
Dog over 30kg, or not sure which groom you need? Call or text Holly on 0433 077 614.
The Darlings way
One dog.
No cages. No rush.
Big salons can be loud, busy places. At Darlings your dog has the whole salon and my full attention. We play first, take breaks when needed and build trust one gentle moment at a time, and nervous owners get photo and video updates along the way.
Gentle · patient · one on one
Holly
Kyogle salon
Undercoat out
Spa-ready
Gallery
Fresh from the table
Real dogs, real grooms, straight from Holly's camera. Filter by category and tap any photo to see it full size.
All photos are Darlings' own, from Facebook, Instagram and Google.
Est. 2018 · now in Kyogle
Why Darlings
Clients who stay
for years.
Many of my Melbourne families had been with me for five, six, even eight years, and some drove a long way just to keep coming back. That kind of loyalty comes from doing the simple things well, every single time.
- Patience you can see. Dogs who once hated the groomer now jump onto the table.
- Skilled finishes. Clients get stopped in the street, and even the vet asked for her details.
- Organised and reliable. Reminders, rebooking every 6 to 8 weeks and appointments that run to time.
- Honest updates. You hear how the groom went, and what to watch for at home.
How it works
From first hello to happy pick-up
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Book in
Use the booking form, or call or text 0433 077 614. Tell me about your dog's coat and personality.
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Drop off
Bring them to the home salon in Kyogle. We chat about the look you want and anything I should know.
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The groom
One on one and at their pace: play, bath, dry, clip and finish, with breaks whenever they need them.
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Home happy
A text when they're ready, a fluffy, sweet-smelling dog, and their next visit booked if you'd like.
Reviews
Loved by dogs and their people
5.0 on Google · 56 reviews
★★★★★Google review
"If you'd told me five years ago that Ziggy would strut out of the groomers like a little superstar, I'm not sure I'd have believed you! When we first started at Darlings Dog Grooming, he was such an anxious, sensitive boy. … Now? He walks in like he owns the place — and walks out looking ridiculously handsome every single time."
Rhino Meets WolfZiggy
★★★★★Google review
"Holly is the best. I have a special needs Groodle, she had a few traumatic groomer experiences and it made her very sensitive and challenging to groom and can't be blow dried. Holly is patient and kind, only has one dog at a time. And she also a very good groomer. And most important Ruby loves her and just jumps up on her grooming table."
Kellie GummRuby · groodle
★★★★★Google review
"I would recommend this lovely groomer. Wonderful groom on my 15yr old Cavoodle. He received lots of TLC 🐕❤️ and looked amazing"
Colleen MoateTyler · Kyogle
★★★★★Google review
"Holly is incredibly caring and patient. Maggie has epilepsy, so I'm always extra cautious about who looks after her, but Holly shows her so much extra love, care, and understanding. It gives me complete peace of mind knowing Maggie is in such kind, capable and skilled hands 💕"
Laura MMaggie · groodle
★★★★★Google review
"At home, bath time turns him into a full Oscar-winning drama queen—there are theatrics, there are protests, and massive side eye. But with Holly? Suddenly he's so much calmer and way more cooperative. Just living his best spa day life."
Krystal ButlerArrow · corgi
★★★★★Google review
"Holly was always so patient and kind, providing the perfect groom while prioritising Olly's safety and comfort. Over time, Olly became more and more comfortable with all aspects of grooming, and was always calm and happy come collection time. A groomer that cares for dogs so deeply is a true treasure."
Katey BellewOlly · toy poodle
★★★★★Google review
"Holly is an exceptionally beautiful human and wonderfully talented dog groomer. She's been keeping my Samoyed Yoghurt respectable for many years and her skills are top notch - particularly for double coat dogs that need the extra attention & time. Would absolutely recommend!"
Kedda GhazarianYoghurt · Samoyed
★★★★★Google review
"Holly has a gift ! We refer to her as Holly The Dog Whisperer as the relationship she has built with our difficult pooch is nothing short of magic. Our highly anxious and very antisocial spoodle loves her, he tolerates a full groom and always leaves the salon looking amazing."
Debra ZZiggy · spoodle
★★★★★Google review
"Not only is Holly a talented groomer but more importantly she is caring and compassionate with her clients. Both my pups can be tricky with a groom but Holly has built up trust with them. We get compliments on their style even weeks after their cut. Even our Vet asked for her deets!"
Belinda PSunny & his sister
★★★★★Google review
"One of my dogs has quite bad anxiety and hated the groomer until we went to Holly. She takes her time with my anxious girl and makes sure she isn't getting too overwhelmed by the process. Holly is also great at always taking my two dogs at the same time as they are a bonded pair."
Lisa MillerPoppy & Charli
★★★★★Google review
"Holly used sensory techniques to reduce any distress especially around the drying process. Maggie has continued to improve and become more comfortable with her grooming process. Holly's professional, knowledgable and friendly approach made us all feel incredibly calm."
Aaron MaguireMaggie-Rita · golden retriever
★★★★★Google review
"Holly really understands the Finnish Lapphund coat and its specific needs, which is essential for both aesthetic and health reasons. One of our dogs is a show dog and Holly's expertise ensures her coat is always in impeccable condition. Our dogs have never looked better!"
Charlie O'NeillEarl & Esme · Lapphunds
★★★★★Google review
"She's quite a nervous little dog, but she's always excited to see Holly - it's obvious she feels completely comfortable and settled with her. I truly think Holly's calm, loving nature, along with the one-on-one environment, makes such a difference for Remi."
Kim SalterRemi · toy poodle
★★★★★Google review
"Holly has been grooming our dog Haku since he was a puppy — five years of trust, and she earned every bit of it. She genuinely loves him, and he loves her back, which says everything about the kind of person she is. Everywhere we go, people stop to compliment his cut. That's all Holly."
Tyler TranHaku · schnauzer
★★★★★Google review
"Holly works magic with Coco's long Maltese cross coat - always so beautifully clean and flatteringly shaped. Holly also trims Coco's hygiene areas showing close attention to gentle and delicate detail."
Meredith ParslowCoco · Maltese cross
★★★★★Google review
"Holly goes above and beyond with her care for our little dog, always suggesting health and care tips as well as doing a beautiful groom."
Amanda DunnOlivia · schnauzer
★★★★★Google review
"Holly always takes the time to play with Rocky and make him feel comfortable before starting his grooming, which means so much to me, especially because Rocky can be an anxious little boy. … Holly would send me photos and videos to reassure me that he was happy and being well looked after."
Ozlem ErisenRocky
★★★★★Google review
"If you care for a groomer who will prioritise your dog's needs over a fancy groom if needed, that Holly will do in a heartbeat without any hesitation. Holly's handling experience is exceptional, no matter the dog's temperament, age or physical health. … Word of advice, just LOCK HER IN."
J MakAussie Shepherd
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Kyogle home salon, Northern Rivers welcome
Darlings is a home salon at 31 Larkin St, Kyogle, by appointment only. Dogs come from Kyogle and right across the Northern Rivers. If you're happy to make the drive, your darling is welcome here.
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Not sure about directions or parking? Call or text 0433 077 614.
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Frequently asked questions
Can't see your question? Call or text Holly.
0433 077 614Or message Darlings on Facebook or Instagram.
Darlings is a home salon at 31 Larkin St, Kyogle NSW 2474, in the Northern Rivers. Grooming is by appointment only, so call, text or book online first. Clients come from Kyogle, Casino, Lismore, Nimbin and all around the region.
No. Darlings is a cage-free salon and Holly grooms one dog at a time, so your dog is never left waiting in a crate or sharing the room with other barking dogs.
Full grooms start from $90 (small), $100 (medium) and $125 (large, up to 30kg). Bath & tidy starts from $70, and a bath is $40 to $70 depending on size and coat. Nail trims are $20 and deshedding is $75 an hour. Matting or extra handling can add from $20, and Holly will always tell you first.
It depends on the size, coat and temperament of your dog. Baths are quicker, and a full groom on a big fluffy dog can take a few hours. Holly never rushes a dog, and she'll text you when yours is ready to collect.
Yes, and it's what Darlings is known for. With a quiet one-on-one salon, slow introductions, breaks when needed and towel drying for dogs who hate the dryer, many nervous dogs who once dreaded grooming now walk in happily. Tell Holly about your dog when you book.
The earlier the better, once they've had their vaccinations. A short, positive puppy introduction gets them used to the bath, dryer, clippers and nail trims before they need a full groom, and sets them up for easy grooms for life.
Absolutely. Older dogs and dogs with conditions like epilepsy, sore joints or sensitive skin get extra time, gentle handling and rests. Let Holly know about any health issues or medications when you book.
Most doodles, poodles and long-coated dogs do best every 4 to 8 weeks to keep the coat comfortable and free of mats. Short coats and double coats can go longer between baths and deshedding. Holly can rebook you at pick-up so you don't miss a slot.
Matting is uncomfortable for dogs and slower to groom. Light matting can often be brushed out, and heavy matting is usually safest clipped short so the coat can start fresh. A matting fee from $20 may apply, and Holly will talk you through it before she starts.
Yes. The price list covers dogs up to 30kg. For larger dogs such as Bernese, big shepherds or giant doodles, call or text Holly for a price.
Give your dog a chance to go to the toilet before drop-off, and bring them on a lead. Let Holly know about any lumps, sore spots, allergies or behaviour she should be aware of.
Fill in the four steps and tap Send. Your booking opens as a ready-to-send text message to Holly's phone. Send it and Holly will reply to confirm a day and time. On a computer? Call or text 0433 077 614, or message Darlings on Facebook.
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Book your darling in
Four quick steps. Your request goes straight to Holly, who'll confirm a day and time with you. Nothing is locked in until you've both agreed.
Darlings Dog Grooming · Kyogle
