How To Prepare Your Puppy For Their First Groom With a Mobile Dog Groomer
Your puppy is not aware of the grooming process nor of your dog groomer. Their first groom can be very scary for them. They come in not understanding what is going to be happening to them.
First, we will introduce the mobile grooming van to them. Slowly we introduce the tub and all the noises they will hear. We have them smell everything first before using any grooming tools on them.
We do not want to scare them.
Awareness of Puppy Stages for 1st Time Groom
7-12 weeks-Human socialization.
8-15 weeks-1st Fear impact period.
13-16 weeks-Critical time in puppy learning, puppy bites and understands praise. (Best time to start grooming!)
4-8 months-Flight instinct, it’s their teenage years.
6-12 months-2nd Fear impact period. Could reinforce negative behavior, must handle with patience and kindness.
1-2 years-An adult now, increases in aggression & leadership testing. Must handle with patience and kindness.
Marshmallow a boxer puppy getting groomed at Fresh Paws Spa a mobile dog groomer near me
If you practice with the below items, it will help them have a better experience:
Electric toothbrush-5min 2x a day (place vibration on your puppy’s body).
Brush and comb-2min a day unless long hair is desired or it is a large breed dog, then you need to do longer.
Hair dryer-5min 2x day (blow in the air than gradually put on their body).
Surface to stand on-choose a countertop or washing machine for this every single time.
All exercise should spend special care focusing on face, nose bridge, around and under ears, feet and in between toes, and bum areas.
