Puppy's First Groom

At what age should you get your puppy's first groom? The answer is: when they've had their first two sets of puppy shots. (i.e. about 12 weeks)
Many groomers and breeders have many different answers, so this is just one groomer's opinion on grooming MANY puppies!

I always recommend a puppy's first groom be well before you want to get them an actual haircut! They are very impressionable at a young age, and they go through "fear periods". One of the most critical development stages is between 8-12 weeks. They are learning things- things that can be scary, sometimes that can impact the dog for the rest of their life.

Due to this, we want to make your puppy's first grooming a positive one! We dont want to push them too far, yet we want to gently encourage them that brushes, clippers and scissors are not to be feared! We will try to clip around their eyes, feet, and sanitary.



What can I do at home to help? 

Excellent question! I always give my new puppy owners "homework". This may include the following:

• Get an electric toothbrush (but dont use it for teeth!): Use it around your puppy's eyes, feet, and body. (In that order). This will get her used to the sound and feeling of the clippers near her. Give her a VERY tasty treat if she is good for this! 
• Touch her feet every night: Massage her footsies every night- when you are sitting on the couch together. Give her a nice rub-down all over. This helps us to clip her nails easily and without struggle. 
• Brush her- Use BOTH a soft slicker brush AND a comb. (the comb is more important, it will get any tangles you missed.) 

Our puppy package includes the following: 

• Bath with your choice of  shampoo (oatmeal, whitening, or deodorizing) and conditioner
• Blueberry facial
• Teeth Brushed
• Nails trimmed (filed if puppy allows)
• Ears cleaned 
• "Face, feet and fanny" (Trim around eyes, paws, and sanitary) 
• Bow/bandanna
• Cologne

Our puppy package starts at $50, depending on breed of dog and city you live in. 

Happy Travels!
-Laura