Puppy Grooming

Who doesn't love puppies?! We are super lucky that we get to pamper lots of gorgeous puppies and watch them grow into beautiful dogs.

We recommend introducing your puppy to grooming at 10-12 weeks old, after their second set of vaccinations – even short-haired or smooth-coated puppies. Waiting until later in life could mean that grooming becomes a very stressful experience for your pet. Home grooming can start earlier than this, but only gentle brushing. It’s important to use the correct brush for your pup’s coat type, so feel free to contact us for guidance!

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Just like a good diet and plenty of play and exercise, grooming is an essential part of caring for your puppy’s overall health and wellbeing. A spot of regular TLC goes a long way to keeping your puppy clean, comfortable and healthy. Pet owners sometimes think of professional grooming as a luxury rather than a necessity. But grooming is an essential part of a dog’s life, from puppyhood onwards, because there are so many wellbeing benefits. As well as introducing air to the coat and boosting healthy hair growth, regular grooming also promotes good blood circulation and helps to prevent a build-up of grease and dandruff. When too much grease builds up within a dog’s coat, it can block pores and cause sebaceous cysts, which can be very uncomfortable and painful for the dog.

We recommend that your new pet has two to three puppy grooming sessions before experiencing a full-service groom – this could also include a haircut, depending on your dog’s coat type. Generally, a puppy has its first haircut at around six months old. With a combination of regular grooming at home and sessions at your groomers, your puppy should be in tip-top shape for their first trim. If your puppy has not been regularly groomed, it may need a shorter cut to get rid of knots and matting – this will then make the brushing and grooming process more comfortable.

For more information on our puppy grooms please contact us! We look forward to meeting you and your new member of the family!