Help with home grooming

Most dogs will require some grooming to be done at home, to maintain a healthy skin and coat inbetween regular visits to the salon. Check out the information and links below, to help you maintain your dog at home.

In order to groom a dog safely, they have to stand still while we cover them in water and shampoo, use a noisy machine to blow dry everywhere (including sensitive areas like ears and paws), use sharp (and sometimes noisy) tools to cut their hair, and lift their legs and paws up to do things such as cutting nails. So it's not surprising that some dogs may find the whole experience a bit overwhelming, or they may be scared of a particular part of the grooming process, such as nail cutting or the hairdryer.

The best way to avoid your dog developing a fear of grooming, is to introduce them to it as early as possible, in a positive way. Puppy grooms can begin as soon as your dog is allowed out after its vaccinations, and typically take place when your pup is between the ages of 3-6 months. There are also things you can do at home, to teach your pup that grooming is a normal part of life, and not something to be scared of.

If your dog didn't have any puppy grooms, or has already developed a fear of grooming, there are things you can do at home to help them overcome their fear. I will be making videos and resources to help dogs who have a fear of the grooming process, and will add them to this page as soon as possible, so check back regularly!