Grooming A Puppy

There’s nothing more adorable than a puppy. However, there is a fair amount of training involved when you get a puppy at a young age. One of these challenges is grooming, if you have a dog with long fur. A puppy, once they’ve gotten all their shots, can be groomed professionally, usually around 4 months of age. This is a terrifying experience for most puppies. So, as an owner, it is best to not have high expectations for the first grooming. It really is the opportunity for your puppy to become accustomed to the grooming process, and it will probably take 2-3 groomings before your dog becomes more comfortable with it. When a dog is fearful or uncooperative, they move constantly – their head when you’re trying to groom their face, or they move their body when you’re trying to groom the body! Try using scissors or electric clippers with a moving customer! As a groomer, it’s a challenge! I love working with puppies, but they require extra patience and extra time. To be fair to your puppy and groomer, please keep this is mind. If you find a groomer you like and trust, your dog(s) can form a special bond that can last forever. Believe me, there are many dogs I groom who hold a special place in my heart! As an owner, you can also help your puppy get used to grooming by taking opportunities to brush them. They will probably be resistant at first, but brushing actually has a massaging effect on them. Most dogs will come to love being brushed once they overcome their initial fears.

Your puppy will bring many years of unconditional love and happiness to you and your family. The time you take for training at a tender age will pay dividends for many years to come!

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