At some point your puppy is going to need grooming, and preparing your puppy for the groomer is something that you must do to make them as comfortable as possible.
This can be overwhelming especially if you already have a lot of responsibilities and are not exactly sure how you can go about making your pet comfortable for their big day. Here are some tips that will help you to get your puppy feeling relaxed and confident for their first grooming.
Begin Getting them Comfortable
The first step in the entire process is to get your puppy as comfortable as possible at home. You can do this by running your hands up and down your puppy's legs in the way that the groomer would. Try handling and touching your puppy's ears, mouth and face.
Get a brush that is specially designed for puppies and brush your dog all over their body. Brush their face, legs and hands.
Get them Started Early
To get your puppy accustomed to grooming it is a good idea to get them started early with the grooming process. By getting them off to the groomers when they are very tiny, you set them up for a lifetime of comfort with the entire process.
There are some specific services that you can start off with such as bathing, nails trimming and getting a trim around their face. Your groomer may recommend other services as well.
Do Maintenance
When grooming has been completed, it's up to you to make sure that you take the time to do maintenance on the grooming that your puppy has received. This means that you should brush your puppy regularly to remove any shedding and to stop any hairs from getting matted. This will help to make sure that their haircut lasts for a very long time.
Aside from taking care of their fur in-between grooming, you can do ear cleaning as well as some nail trimming. All of these actions that you will take after your puppy has visited the groomer for the first time will keep them looking great and get them more comfortable with grooming. This will ensure that they continuously have a good experience at the groomers.
Getting your new puppy comfortable with the groomer begins at home. Once you start getting them used to being handled in the same way that a groomer would, you're well on your way to making sure that the experience they have is a good one.
To learn more about pet grooming, get into contact with a professional near you.
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