#1
Eureka Boarding Kennels and Cattery
4.8
Read 181 reviews · Score: 82/100
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Best Pet Groomers in Lara
Compare the top pet groomers in Lara, VIC, ranked by our composite reputation score.
Updated October 2026 · Based on 2,991 real Google reviews across the 56 pet groomers
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Top Pet Groomers in Lara, VIC
The short answer
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked pet groomers in Lara, VIC on the Starworks directory are Eureka Boarding Kennels and Cattery (4.8 stars from 181 Google reviews), Juzzy's Happy Tails Ballarat (5.0 stars from 20 Google reviews) and Wash Spot Laundromat and Dog Wash (4.9 stars from 71 Google reviews).
Starworks ranks 56 pet groomers in Lara, VIC, holding 2,991 Google reviews between them. Across the 56 the median rating is 4.9 stars from a median of 13 reviews. Of the 56, 45 are rated 4.5 or better and 7 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 662 reviews, more than the top-ranked pet groomer holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.
Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for pet groomers in Lara, VIC, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
#9
Love Your Pup Dog Grooming
5.0
Read 11 reviews · Score: 63/100
No walk-ins, by appointment only, 510B Nicholson St, Black Hill VIC 3350
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#10
Petstock Ballarat
4.4
Read 662 reviews · Score: 61/100
909 La Trobe St, Ballarat VIC 3356
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#13
The Haymarket
4.4
Read 236 reviews · Score: 61/100
112 Market Street, Ballarat VIC 3350
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#18
Plumtree Boarding Kennel And Cattery
4.5
Read 78 reviews · Score: 60/100
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#19
Ballarat Boarding Kennels & Cattery
4.5
Read 75 reviews · Score: 60/100
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#23
Scruffies Dog Grooming & Supplies
4.9
Read 32 reviews · Score: 55/100
22 Fisken St, Ballan VIC 3342
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#28
Pups On Parade
4.7
Read 86 reviews · Score: 54/100
14 Douglas Pde, Melbourne VIC 3016
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#29
Petstock Ballarat Creswick Rd
4.7
Read 78 reviews · Score: 54/100
109 Creswick Rd, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
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#31
Glammah Pooch Grooming
5.0
Read 8 reviews · Score: 52/100
16 Cassinia Ct, Canadian, VIC, 3350
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#34
Alfredton Dog Grooming
5.0
Read 5 reviews · Score: 52/100
6 Southdown Ct, Alfredton, VIC, 3350
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#40
Hair Off The Dog Styling Boutique
5.0
Read 4 reviews · Score: 48/100
35 Harold St, Wendouree, VIC, 3355
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#50
Pet Pals Co
4.6
Read 10 reviews · Score: 33/100
372 Greenhalghs Rd, Ballarat VIC 3558
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What customers wrote about pet groomers in Lara
Real Google reviews of businesses ranked on this page. Reviewer names are never shown.
“I was quite nervous about leaving my pup in a kennel for the first time, but the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and reassuring from the moment we arrived. They completely put my mind at ease and were more than…”
“Immaculately clean Laundromat. We also use the Dog Wash and that too is exceptionally clean. Very handy to be able to wash dog rugs and dry, with washers and dryers for pets. TV if you have time to sit and relax…”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about pet groomers in Lara.
Who are the best pet groomers in Lara?
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked pet groomers in Lara, VIC on the Starworks directory are Eureka Boarding Kennels and Cattery (4.8 stars from 181 Google reviews), Juzzy's Happy Tails Ballarat (5.0 stars from 20 Google reviews) and Wash Spot Laundromat and Dog Wash (4.9 stars from 71 Google reviews). Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for pet groomers in Lara, VIC, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
How many pet groomers does Starworks rank in Lara?
Starworks ranks 56 pet groomers in Lara, VIC, holding 2,991 Google reviews between them. Across the 56 the median rating is 4.9 stars from a median of 13 reviews. Of the 56, 45 are rated 4.5 or better and 7 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 662 reviews, more than the top-ranked pet groomer holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.
What star rating should I expect from a good pet groomer in Lara?
The median Google rating across the 56 pet groomers Starworks ranks in Lara, VIC is 4.9 stars, and 45 of them sit at 4.5 or above. A rating at or near that median is ordinary for pet groomers in Lara, VIC rather than a warning sign on its own, and a rating well above it only means much when enough reviews stand behind it.
How many Google reviews does an established pet groomer in Lara have?
The median pet groomer Starworks ranks in Lara, VIC carries 13 Google reviews, and 7 of the 56 pet groomers have passed 100. The most-reviewed of them carries 662.
How does Starworks rank pet groomers in Lara?
Starworks gives every pet groomer in Lara, VIC a reputation score out of 100 from three things: its Google star rating (up to 47 points), how many reviews back that rating (up to 35), and whether customers can reach it by website and phone number (up to 18). Review volume is the one part that can subtract: below 15 reviews it costs points, because a near-empty review record gives a stranger very little to go on. No score falls below 0 and placement cannot be bought. The score measures the strength of a business's public review record rather than the quality of its work, so it is worth reading the reviews as well, and every listing links to them on Google.
Why does a pet groomer in Lara with all 5-star reviews score lower than one with a lower rating?
Because review volume counts as well as rating, and below 15 reviews it counts against you. Five perfect reviews are encouraging but thin evidence; three hundred reviews averaging 4.7 tell a stranger far more about what to expect on the day. That is a judgement about how much proof exists, not about the quality of the work, and a newer pet groomer with a handful of excellent reviews may still be the right choice in Lara, VIC. The star rating and review count sit next to every score so you can weigh both yourself.
Why does the same pet groomer not appear several times on this list?
Some businesses run more than one Google listing, often one per suburb they service. Those are the same company, so Starworks groups them and shows the business once, using the listing with the strongest review record. That is why this page opens with 50 distinct pet groomers in Lara, VIC rather than a longer list of repeats.
How often is this list of pet groomers in Lara updated?
This ranking of pet groomers in Lara, VIC rebuilds on a 30-day cycle and prints the date of its last rebuild above the list, which for the current version is October 2026. Ratings and review counts are re-read from Google over time rather than on a fixed schedule, so an individual figure here can be older than the rebuild date.
How can I improve my pet groomer business ranking in Lara?
Collect genuine customer reviews consistently, and keep a working website and phone number on your Google listing, because those are the three inputs the score reads. There is no placement to buy on this page. For scale: the median pet groomer Starworks ranks in Lara, VIC carries 13 Google reviews at 4.9 stars.
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