puppy socialisation
First grooms can be extremely stressful for puppies and must be performed with the highest level of care and lots of praise. A stressful environment i.e., lots of noise and other dogs can make for a bad first experience which could lead to a long lasting grooming phobia. I can recommend that puppies can visit anytime after their last vaccinations and after being socialised with people and sounds. Small sessions (An Hour Approx.) are good to begin with, slowly introducing them to touch and sounds. There is a variety of toys, treats and lots of TLC to make the whole experience a pleasant one. You are welcome to stay for the first small session but it is advisable for your dog to be left and become independent & confident away from you.
The juvenile puppy period generally begins at the age of 10 weeks and lasts until a year old and sexual maturity. It is during this period they will be learning social & behavioural skills to carry forward to their adult life. Puppies are known to be into everything, this is an ideal time to begin grooming training. Between 6 - 12 months is the adolescence stage of your dogs life, most of their height growth finishes during this period and their puppy coat will start to be replaced by the adult coat.
The puppy coat is the fur your dog was born with, it is typically soft, fluffy and unruly. It is very important this coat is not damaged by clipping until the adult coat has naturally come through. Ideally no clipping should be undertaken until they are a year old. Until this time keeping your puppy clean, tidy & matt free can be achieved with the puppy socialisation.
I advise your puppy to have had at least 3 puppy socialisation grooms before their first haircut.
This way they will have built a trusting relationship with me and will find their first haircut less stressful.
I advise your puppy to have had at least 3 puppy socialisation grooms before their first haircut.
This way they will have built a trusting relationship with me and will find their first haircut less stressful.
Each session will vary but here is an idea of what is included:
Introduction to
Nail Cutting & Ear Cleaning/Plucking
Body being touched all over/Brushing
Paws, Face & Sanitary areas trimmed
Bathing & the Hair Dryer
Introduction to
Nail Cutting & Ear Cleaning/Plucking
Body being touched all over/Brushing
Paws, Face & Sanitary areas trimmed
Bathing & the Hair Dryer