Puppy Introductions
A gentle introduction to grooming
Your puppy’s first experiences of grooming can help them become familiar with the sights, sounds and sensations of a grooming salon.
Our Puppy Grooms are gentle, patient and entirely at your puppy’s pace. Rather than focusing on achieving a perfect haircut, the aim is to introduce them gradually to the salon environment, bathing, drying, handling and grooming equipment.
With plenty of treats and reassurance along the way, we’ll give your puppy time to explore the experience without rushing or putting them under pressure.
What’s included in a Puppy Introduction appointment?
- Introduction to the salon environment
- Gentle handling
- Introduction to grooming equipment
- Bath and dry, where appropriate
- Light tidying, where appropriate
- Nail trim, where appropriate
- Plenty of treats and reassurance
- Plenty of fuss
A few things you might be wondering
Their appointment is focused on gently introducing them to the grooming environment and experience. This can include handling, grooming equipment, bathing and drying, with light tidying and nail trimming where appropriate. What we’re able to do will depend on how comfortable your puppy is.
A Puppy Groom is primarily about introducing your puppy to grooming rather than achieving a full finished haircut. The emphasis is on helping them become familiar with the process at their own pace.
That’s absolutely fine. Everything is new to a puppy and some will naturally need more time than others. We’ll be patient, provide plenty of reassurance and take things at their pace.
Regular visits can help your puppy become familiar with the grooming environment and routine. As a general guide, we recommend a Puppy Groom every 4–6 weeks, although this can vary depending on your puppy’s breed, coat and individual needs.
We recommend introducing your puppy to grooming once they’ve completed their puppy vaccinations and are able to safely mix with other dogs. This is usually around 12–16 weeks old, although vaccination schedules can vary, so check with your vet if you’re unsure.
