Tips to make your puppy’s first visit to the groomers run smoothly
Your puppy typically has to be about 10-12 weeks old or must have had his or her second round of vaccinations before visiting the groomers for the first time.
Preparations To Ease Your Dog For The Groomers:
(What You Should Do For Your Dog)
- Get your puppy used to being on raised surfaces.
- Always reward good behavior.
- Familiarize your dog with friendly settings and with random interactions.
- Familiarize your dog to feel safe around foreign noises.
- Keep your dog calm and safe with you as you first enter the groomers.
- Play with your puppy’s ears, paws, brush fur.
- Train your dog to feel comfortable during car rides.
- Research groomers before you take them to any groomer — to ensure a serene/safe environment for your dog
- Once you find the groomers that you like, BE ASSERTIVE and make sure they understand what kind of care you want for your dog to the groomers.
** If your dog has any trouble, DO NOT SCOLD them. Ease them into each training and procedure. **
This training/preparation for their first visit is IMPORTANT because most dogs are afraid/nervous of the sounds of the different equipment, a new setting, and unfamiliar people interacting with them.
What Most Groomers Normally Offer:
- Bathing
- Gland Cleansing
- Teeth Brushing
- Clipping
- Nail trimming
- Coat brushing
- Bows & bandanas
What Procedures To Expect On Your Dog’s First Visit:
- Bathing
- Light brushing of hair
- Nail trimming
- Ear cleaning
- Light trims on where it may be necessary (i.e. around the face)
They will take on only the basic care for your beloved pet until your pet feels more comfortable and safe around the new environment.
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