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Muddy in.
Fluffy out. Self-serve DIY dog wash in Norwood, Adelaide

Wash the dog, not the bathroom. Warm water, a blow dryer and a tub at hip height. Tap and go, open 24 hours.

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Warm waterBlow dryerEasy to use
Open 24 hours · 166 The Parade, Norwood
A happy labradoodle waiting for a wash

Warm water

Every bay has its own heater. Shampoo, rinse and conditioner all come out warm, so does the dryer.

Blow dryer

Low and high, built into the bay. Dog goes home dry, car stays dry, couch stays dry.

Easy to use

Tap your card or phone, turn one dial. No coins, no tokens, nothing to download. DIY dog washing without the DIY mess.

How it works

How the self-serve dog wash works

Ten minutes. Clean dog. Clean car. Everything is on one dial. Shampoo, conditioner and flea control are mixed for you, and the dryer is right there in the bay.

1

Walk in, tub in

The tub sits at hip height with a ramp and a clip for the lead. No lifting, no bending, no wrestling a wet dog in your bathroom.

2

Tap your card

Visa, Mastercard, phone or watch. Choose how long you want and the timer starts. Add more time whenever you like.

3

Turn the dial

Work through the wash in any order. Finish with the blow dryer so the car stays dry and the dog stays warm.

What's on the dial

ShampooWarm, mixed for you
RinseWarm water
ConditionDetangle and shine
Flea controlOptional treatment
Blow dryLow or high
Disinfect tubClean for the next dog
Prices

Dog wash prices

Pick your time, tap and go. Most dogs are done in the middle option. Long coats and big swimmers take the top one.

$108 minutes

A quick rinse and dry for small dogs or a muddy-paws top-up.

$1514 minutes

The full wash. Shampoo, rinse, condition and a proper blow dry.

$2020 minutes

Big dogs, thick coats, or two smaller dogs one after the other.

Card only.Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay.No coins, no tokens, no app to download.Prices are set on the machine and shown before you tap.
Our story

Built by a local, for two very good dogs.

Daniel has two dogs, Henry and Lucy, and like most owners he found that washing them at home was the least enjoyable part of the week. Fur in the drain, water up the walls, a sore back, and a towel that never quite recovers.

The alternative was a drive across town, and too often the bay there was cold, out of order, or gone altogether. Norwood had plenty of dogs and nowhere sensible to wash them. So Daniel built the wash he had been looking for: water that stays genuinely warm, a tub at hip height so nobody has to lift a soaking dog, a proper dryer, and a gate that closes behind you. Open around the clock, because dogs rarely check the time before finding something to roll in.

See how it works
The station

The dog wash station on The Parade

Two wash bays side by side, fenced and gated so your dog can't bolt. They sit behind the shopping complex looking out over James Coke Park, shaded by the gums, lit at night, with parking right beside the gate.

FAQ

Self-serve dog wash questions, answered

How much does a dog wash cost?

Between $10 and $20 depending on how long you want. $10 buys 8 minutes, $15 buys 14 minutes and $20 buys 20 minutes. Shampoo, conditioner and flea control are included. Tap again to add time.

Where can I wash my dog in Adelaide?

Right here. Dan's Dog Wash is a self-serve DIY dog wash at 166 The Parade, Norwood. The two bays sit behind the shopping complex facing James Coke Park, open 24 hours, fenced, with warm water and a blow dryer.

Do I need to bring anything?

Just your dog and a card. Shampoo, conditioner and flea control come out of the dial. Bring a towel if you want one for the car; the dryer gets most of the water off.

Can I use cash?

No. The bays are card only: tap with Visa, Mastercard, or your phone or watch. That keeps the station running without anyone on site to empty coin boxes.

How big a dog can fit?

The tub takes anything from a chihuahua to a labrador comfortably, and most bigger breeds fit fine. There's a ramp so no dog has to be lifted.

Is the water actually warm?

Yes. Every bay has its own heater, so the shampoo and rinse are warm right through, and the dryer runs warm too.

Is it a hydrobath?

It works the same way. Warm water and shampoo through a hand-held hose, a rinse, conditioner, then a blow dryer, all in a raised tub. The difference is you do it yourself, in ten minutes, for $10 to $20.

How often should you wash your dog?

For most dogs, every four to six weeks is plenty, or sooner if they've rolled in something. Dogs with skin conditions should follow their vet's advice. A warm rinse and blow dry between full washes keeps the coat fresh without drying out the skin.

What if I run out of time?

Tap again to add more. The dial picks up where you left off, so you won't lose the shampoo already on the dog.

Is there parking?

Yes. The bays sit right beside the shopping complex car park, so you park a few steps from the gate. Come in through the car park rather than the footpath on The Parade.

Is it accessible?

Level paved entry from the footpath with no steps, a self-closing gate, and a tub at hip height with a ramp so no dog is lifted. Everything is done standing up at the front of the bay.

Is it hygienic?

The last step on the dial is a tub disinfect. Run it when you're done and the bay is clean for the next dog.

Find us

Find the dog wash in Norwood

Behind the shopping complex at 166 The Parade, facing James Coke Park. Drive in through the car park, keep going to the back, and the fenced bays are there looking out over the lawn.

Where

166 The Parade
Norwood SA 5067
Get directions
  • Come in through the shopping complex car park, not the footpath on The Parade.
  • Keep going to the back of the car park. The bays face James Coke Park.
  • Look for the black fence and the blue K9000 bays under the gum trees.

When

  • Every dayOpen 24 hours
  • Public holidaysOpen 24 hours

Unstaffed and self-serve. If one bay is busy or out of action, the other is right beside it.

Getting there and getting in

Parking

Pull up in the shopping complex car park and the gate is a few steps away. No meters to feed and no carrying a wet dog across The Parade.

Level entry

Flat paved path from the footpath to the gate, no steps. The tub has a ramp so your dog walks in, and it sits at hip height so you're not bending.

Fenced and gated

The whole station is fenced with a self-closing gate. Unclip the lead inside without worrying about The Parade traffic.

Lit at night

Open 24 hours and lit after dark, tucked in behind the shopping complex off The Parade. Early morning and late evening are the quietest times.

Bus and on foot

Buses run along The Parade with stops nearby, and you can walk in straight off James Coke Park. Take the dog for a run first, then wash it before you head home.

Two bays, no queue

Two independent bays side by side. If someone's already washing, the second bay is free. Each has its own card reader and dial.

Five minutes from Kensington, Kent Town, St Peters, Stepney, Maylands, Payneham, Marden, Beulah Park, Rose Park, Trinity Gardens, College Park and Hackney. Ten from the city.

Muddy dog? Come on down.

Open 24 hours on The Parade, Norwood. Open when the park is a swamp.

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