Brush with care. Long-haired puppies may need to be brushed daily and may require more specific tools like a slicker or pin brush while short-hairs may only need a quick weekly brushing with a simple comb or glove-brush. . Brush as much as needed, but always brush before giving a bath to remove knots and tangles. Pick up their feet and gently play with their toes, hold their tails and tickle their ears. The more your puppy is familiar with being touched the easier the first groom will be. Many people wait until the puppy is over 6 months for their first groom however this can be too late. On the big day, when the puppy first arrives to be groomed, groomers should start by slowly introducing themselves to the little one by speaking in a soft, soothing voice, petting and cuddling the puppy and playing with them for a bit. By gaining their trust, the groomers enable the puppy to regard grooming as a fun, enjoyable experience.Regular grooming is an essential part of caring for your puppy’s overall health and wellbeing. As well as helping your new arrival to look their best, regular grooming can help prevent the uncomfortable matting and tangling of fur whilst helping you spot any underlying health concerns that may need veterinary attention.Your puppy’s first visit should be relaxing and fun. Lots of cuddles, treats, a gentle bath, dry and groom can be completed depending on how they react to each of the stages. We will always groom at your puppy’s pace. They are gently introduced to having their nails clipped, ears cleaned as well as the sound of the clippers and dryer.
At what age should a puppy be groomed?
Once you've successfully acclimated your pup to all-around handling, at or around the 10-12 week mark, you can take her in for the first grooming session (often after the second round of shots). At the latest, the first grooming is recommended before 16-weeks of age.
How do you groom a puppy for the first time?
Provide treats and rewards early and often as you prepare your puppy for the grooming process. Reward as you begin a practice session, and during and after each step of the process — holding, handling feet, ears, etc., putting brush to fur, and so on. Practice holding your puppy still — gently but firmly.
Why is it important to groom a puppy at home?
It makes the groomers job nearly impossible to have the puppy trust them and enjoy grooming. At home grooming is also extremely essential to having a puppy become used to grooming, and to enjoy their experience at the groomers.
What should I expect at my first dog grooming appointment?
The very first grooming appointment is an introduction to the puppy and the owner to the world of grooming. The puppy with be introduced to a bath, blow drying, nail clipping, and slight trimming. We do not recommend having a puppy be given a full hair cut the first time being groomed.
How old should a puppy be to get groomed?
To get your puppy used to grooming, start grooming it as early as possible. Ideally, your puppy should be ready for a full grooming session by the time it’s 16 weeks old. Help it learn to enjoy grooming by offering rewards and treats before, during, and after each step of the process.
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