Introduction to grooming

Our groomer allows your puppy to explore the salon, grooming table and sniff equipment like brushes, clippers, and dryers so they feel safe in a new environment.

Our groomer softly touches the puppy’s paws, ears, chin, and tail to build comfort with being restrained or touched in sensitive areas.

A gentle slicker brush is used briefly to untangle any loose puppy hair.

A short, gentle bath using a tear-free, puppy-safe shampoo with warm water.

Our groomer will offer a light trim around the eyes, paw pads, and sanitary area.

A gentle towel dry combined with a low-noise, low-heat hand or stand dryer, is introduced slowly so the sound doesn’t panic your pup.

A very light nail trim using clippers or a low setting on a Dremel,

A soft touch ear clean will be introduced if the puppy remains calm and still.

Plentiful rewards and breaks are given throughout the groom to ensure your puppy leaves having had a happy association to their first grooming visit.