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Pup Cup Dog Grooming Competition Runs 10-12 July in Coffs Harbour

The Pup Cup pet grooming competition returns to Coffs Harbour Exhibition Hall from 10 to 12 July 2026, with professional groomers from Beginner through Masters classes competing across scissor, poodle, gundog, and…

July 7, 2026 3 min read

PIAA Survey Shows 79% of Groomers Struggle to Hire Skilled Staff

PIAA’s 2025 pet grooming survey found 79% of operators say finding skilled groomers is extremely difficult, with 92% wanting better…

Winter Double-Coat Grooming Risks Rise as RSPCA Reports Climb

RSPCA WA reported 716 inadequate care cases in early 2026 against 378 a year earlier, reminding owners that skipped winter…

DGAWA Urges Welfare Complaints Go to RSPCA as Grooming Scrutiny Rises

Dog Groomers Association of Western Australia president Ashleigh Beales told news.com.au that welfare allegations must go to RSPCA or authorities,…

PIAA Membership Year Resets 1 July as Grooming Code Talk Continues

The Pet Industry Association of Australia membership year resets on 1 July 2026, covering groomers, boarding operators, retailers, and breeders…

Animal Justice Party Pushes Mandatory Grooming Standards After WA Headlines

Animal Justice Party MP Amanda Dorn is campaigning for mandatory grooming accreditation in Western Australia after RSPCA probes and news.com.au…

Skilled Groomer Shortage Keeps Mobile Waitlists Long Across Australia

Mobile pet grooming Demand Australia Browse more industry updates on our news hub. Mobile and salon groomers across Australia are…

Mobile Groomers Face Summer Heat Rules as NSW and ACT Codes Tighten

Mobile pet grooming Heat Stress Browse more industry updates on our news hub. Mobile dog groomers enter Australian summer 2026…

PIAA Updates Grooming Code as 76% of Salons Back Mandatory Animal Care Training

The Pet Industry Association of Australia is updating grooming standards with state and federal governments after its 2025 member survey…

RSPCA Probes Spoodle Grooming Footage as WA Regulation Debate Heats Up

RSPCA WA is investigating grooming conduct reported in November 2025 after footage showed a spoodle distressed during an appointment, with…

Choosing a Dog Groomer After Welfare Headlines: A 2026 Checklist

RSPCA WA inadequate care reports nearly doubled in early 2026 while grooming regulation debates dominated headlines, making groomer selection more…

RSPCA WA Plans 23 Community Outreach Days in 2026

RSPCA WA will run 23 Community Action Days across Western Australia in 2026, more than double the 10 events held…

PIAA Updates Pet Grooming Codes of Practice: What Changes in 2026

PIAA Grooming Code Of Practice Browse more industry updates on our news hub. The Pet Industry Association of Australia is…

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