26/06/2026
INTRODUCING YOUR NEW PUPPY TO GROOMING! πΆπΎβοΈ
πWhat age to start your puppy grooming with your groomer?
Here at Pets with Pawsonality I recommend starting at 12 weeks old with the trimming of Face, Feet, Hygiene Trim, Nail Clip, Bath, Blow Dry and Brush Over. Then move onto the full groom - the works - if coat is ready to do so. (Enjoy your gorgeous puppy coat for as long as possible). I recommend this process as it gets the dog familiar and build their confidence with the grooming process, the groomer and the environment being groomed in.
I charge $75 for all my puppy clips whether your puppyβs long or short haired from 12 weeks till 6 months of age, after that it will go to the appropriate price via the size of your dog.
πHow regular does your puppy need to groomed by your groomer?
Every 2 - 8 weeks depending on
- Puppyβs living environment
- You as an owner maintaining your puppyβs coat
- The coatβs growth and condition
- The breed of dog
πWhat grooming can the owner do at home?
Take things slow, be patient, use a quiet tone of voice and praise with a reward, word or pat.
- BRUSHING β Brush daily or weekly depending on your dogβs breed. Starting with your hands or hand rubber brush, then slowly introducing an appropriate brush for your dogβs breed/coat as we want the process to be pleasant, soothing and relaxing which you can ask your groomer. To make the process relaxing you can do this by spreading a little bit of food on a washable surface and allow your puppy to lick it off while your bushing your puppyβs coat or even just praise your puppy with some words or pat is great as well.
- BATHING β Every 2 β 4 weeks if needed e.g. Dirty or Smelly. Use a non-slip bath mat to avoid injuries.
- BLOW DRYING β On a low speed to begin with then slowly work up to high speed. Remember to watch the heat temperature so it's not too hot.
- DESENSITISING β Touching and checking around your puppyβs eyes, mouth, ears, legs, feet and tail to get them use to the feeling of not being afraid. This is a good routine to monitor your dogβs coat, skin and health it also helps your veterinarian to check them over on their vet visit.
- NAILS β I recommend to NOT do it just in case you cut to short and make the quick bleed, it wonβt be a good experience for your puppy or yourself. Leave it to your groomer or your veterinarian or UNLESS your very comfortable & experience at doing it.
ππΌAs your groomer if you have any questions please fill free to ask me.
Jorja π₯°