07/08/2026
This all of this. We try our best but sometimes it’s out of our control.
Managing expectations
You take your dog to the groomer. This is exciting like it is when your getting a nice haircut at the salon. You have a picture in your head of what you want your pooch to look like. Your looking forward to the super clean and soft cuddles afterwards. You want that show cut or picture you found online. You want them to feel pampered.
What you may not know is what exactly you’re asking for from you your self, your groomer AND from your dog. Here are some other things to consider to achieve that perfect vision of a groom.
1. Does your vision match the coat type of your dog? Silky hair will look different than a combination coat or poodles coat.
2. What is the condition of your dogs coat?
Is it damaged, broken, dry, compacted with undercoat or matted?
3. How does your dog behave at the groomers?
Is he calm enough to be safe around razor sharp tools? Is your dog accustomed to this process and therefore will be calm, comfortable and COOPERATIVE enough for this haircut?
Here are some things to help you on your way to that amazing vision of your pup after their groom.
1. Start grooming your dog when they are young.
2. Get them on a regular schedule so they are accustomed to this normal activity and not confused or fearful.
3. Make certain to brush your dog often! 3x a week or more. Mats are detrimental to your dog and that haircut.
