Expertise
Breed-specific grooming done right
Traditional clips for schnauzers, westies, and poodles. Modern styles for cavoodles and spoodles.
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A locally owned Manly salon run by a pet lover who is also a skilled groomer. Scissored cuts, breed-specific clips, and Japanese kawaii teddy bear cuts — because every pet deserves a pamper day.
Craft
Scissor work that lasts
Regular grooming keeps your furry friend's skin and coat healthy. We preserve length and texture with hand-finished coats.
Style
Japanese kawaii teddy bear cuts
Round faces and plush coats, rare on the Northern Beaches and worth the journey.
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Care
One-on-one grooming with breaks
No rushing. No high-volume shortcuts. Just calm, unhurried attention.
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What we do best
From breed-specific clips to Japanese teddy bear cuts, every service is tailored to your pet's coat and personality.
See pricingDog grooming
Scissor-finished coats, breed-specific expertise, and personalised care for dogs of all sizes and coat types.
Cat groomingNo sedation
Gentle, unhurried grooming without sedation. Lion cuts, nail trims, and mat removal for cats who deserve calm.
Breed cuts
Traditional clips for schnauzers, westies, and poodles. Modern styles for cavoodles and spoodles.
Style cuts
Japanese teddy bear cuts, scissor finishes, and Asian fusion styling. Rare on the Northern Beaches.
Scissor-finished coats, breed-specific expertise, and personalised care for dogs of all sizes and coat types.
Cat grooming
No sedationGentle, unhurried grooming without sedation. Lion cuts, nail trims, and mat removal for cats who deserve calm.
Traditional clips for schnauzers, westies, and poodles. Modern styles for cavoodles and spoodles.
Japanese teddy bear cuts, scissor finishes, and Asian fusion styling. Rare on the Northern Beaches.
Real transformations
Before and after work from our salon in Manly
Meet your groomer
Award-winning craft since 1999
Sayaka trained in dog grooming and animal nursing in Nagoya, Japan, and has groomed professionally in Sydney since 2004 — including Best in Show at Sydney Royal grooming in 2013.
She is specialised in scissoring and passionate about making your pooches cute and beautiful.
Read her storyCustomer testimonials
Real pet parents, real coats
★★★★★
“We finally found someone who knows how to groom a true schnauzer beard!”
Emma R.
Manly local
★★★★★
“Our cat left calmer than she arrived — no sedation, just patience.”
Daniel K.
Fairlight
★★★★★
“The teddy bear cut on our cavoodle is exactly what we hoped for.”
Priya S.
Freshwater
★★★★★
“One-on-one care that actually shows in the finish.”
Tom W.
Balgowlah
Location
Where we are
Based on Pittwater Rd in Manly, serving the Northern Beaches and surrounding suburbs with care and craft.
Questions
Everything you need to know before your first visit to Scissored Paws.
Fill out our booking form and we'll confirm within one business day. Drop-off is between 8am and noon.
Grooming starts from $95. We confirm an exact quote from photos of your pet before the appointment.
No. We believe cats deserve calm, patient grooming without sedation.
Matted coats need careful handling. If mats are too tight, we'll clip short for your pet's welfare and comfort. We're honest about what's best for the coat, not just what looks good.
Tuesday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm, Saturday 8am to 12pm. Closed Sunday, Monday, and public holidays.