06/10/2025
Molly is here to explain why puppy grooms are important:
Puppy grooms are important for several key reasons that go far beyond just making a puppy look cute. Here's why early grooming is essential:
1. Early Desensitization
Puppies are like sponges—they absorb experiences quickly. Early grooming introduces them to the sensations of clippers, nail trims, baths, dryers, and brushing in a gentle, controlled way.
This helps prevent fear and anxiety later in life, making grooming a safe and positive experience instead of a stressful one.
2. Building Trust and Handling Skills
Grooming sessions help puppies learn how to be handled by someone other than their owner.
They get used to being touched on sensitive areas like paws, ears, face, and tail, which is important for vet visits and their overall comfort with human interaction.
3. Health Monitoring
Regular grooms help spot early signs of health issues like skin infections, parasites, lumps, or ear problems.
A groomer might notice something an owner misses during daily life.
4. Coat Maintenance
Some breeds require frequent grooming to prevent painful matting and skin issues.
Starting early helps keep their coat healthy and manageable as they grow.
5. Establishing Routine
Puppies thrive on routine. Introducing grooming as part of their normal life sets the tone for a lifetime of self-care.
It also trains them to be calm and cooperative during the process.
6. Better Behavior as Adults
Dogs that are groomed from a young age are usually better behaved during grooms as adults, which reduces risk for both the groomer and the dog.
It also saves the owner from future stress and costly sedation grooms if the dog becomes too difficult to handle.
Book your appointment with Echo's spaw LLC for safe one on one grooming 🐾 🥰🐾
