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. As a general rule, puppies should be no more than 16 weeks old, as younger pups are easier to train. They also need to have had all of their shots before being groomed for the first time. The initial grooming sessions should be kept short and sweet.We recommend starting at 12-weeks of age. The very first grooming appointment is an introduction to the puppy and the owner to the world of grooming. The puppy will be introduced to a bath, blow drying, nail clipping, and slight trimming.The ideal time to start with its grooming process is when your puppy is around 12-week old. Like a child, extra care is required when you handle the grooming session of your puppy on your own. After all, you wouldn’t expect a child to sit straight for about an hour and get all the grooming done perfectly, right?
Can You groom a puppy for the first time?
As a pet groomer, you should always keep the first grooming session with a puppy short. The puppy will perform better and get more used to being handled by a groomer in a short session as opposed to a full one. During the grooming process, the puppy should always be loosely restrained.
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.
When is the best time to start grooming visits?
It is best to start grooming visits early, however, as younger puppies will acclimate to the groomer more easily and are easier to train for comfortable visits.
What age should a puppy get its first haircut?
We recommend starting at 12-weeks of age. 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.
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