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. Don’t introduce your puppy to grooming by yanking out knots with a brush then dunking the little guy into a tub. Instead, introduce the elements of each step in the process slowly, gently, and with plenty of encouragement and rewarding. Let your puppy examine and sniff the brush before you use it.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.Regular grooming enhances the overall health of pet dogs by ensuring their good physical and mental health. Grooming boosts the circulation of dogs, boosts their muscle mass and reduces the possibility of infections. These are reasons enough to groom pet dogs regularly.
When should I start grooming my Puppy?
Usually you will want to start grooming a puppy at 10 to 12 weeks old – especially if your dog has a hair or non shedding coat, rather than a fur coat that sheds, because non shedding coats can get particularly matted.
How do I introduce a puppy to the pet grooming process?
Groomers can get a jump on navigating the challenges of introducing a puppy to the pet grooming process by giving their owners some tips for preparing the pups for what could be a scary experience. The more socialized and used to being handled a puppy is, the better.
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.
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.
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