Why Groom?

Regular grooming helps keep your pet looking and feeling good. Every time your pet is brushed, loose hair and debris are removed from the coat, leaving it cleaner and healthier. Brushing also reduces the risk of matting. Aside from being unattractive, a matted coat limits the skin’s exposure to air, making your pet more prone to skin infections. It is also important to dematt a pet before bathing — once a matt gets wet, it will become tighter and harder to remove.

DO.....

• Bring your dog in on a regular basis
• Have your dog's nails trimmed at least every 6 weeks
• Communicate your wishes clearly to your groomer to avoid misunderstandings
• Inform your groomer of any medical conditions your dog may have
• Make sure your dog relieves himself prior to his grooming appointment
• Always leash your dog at the salon

• Bathe your dog between grooming unless you are sure all the tangles are brushed out first
• Use human shampoo or detergents on your dog
• Expect your groomer to be able to leave much hair on a dog that comes in matted, if you can feel 1 or 2 mats there are usually many more
• Forget to inform your groomer of any sensitive areas that your dog may have
• Forget to brush & comb your dog between professional groomings
• Forget to rinse your dog after a romp on the beach, you must also dry and brush long haired dogs to avoid mats
• Forget to inform your groomer if your dog is aggressive for any grooming procedure
• Bring your dog in with fleas, one flea could infest others.
• Stand up your groomer or cancel short notice. Build a relationship of mutual respect.

How often should my dog be professionally groomed?

Follow the chart listed below, if your
dog breed isn't listed or you have a
mixed breed choose the breed that
most resembles your dog.