Tips for Preparing Your Dog for the Groomer

Often, our beloved pets are afraid of going to the groomers. They do not like it when strangers touch them, they are in an unfamiliar place, and you may be gone. This makes them anxious and unsettled. It also makes it challenging for the dog groomer to do their job. So, here are some tips to help you get your dog prepared for their grooming appointment:

Brush Your Dog Daily: Dogs do not always enjoy being brushed, even by their owners. If they do not like being brushed by you, they won’t enjoy a stranger doing it. Brush your furry friend’s hair daily to get them used to it and it is good for their overall health.

• Regularly Bathe Your Dog: Bathing your dog often will get them used to the bathing process. They will get used to the water, soap, and being touched. Don’t forget to reward them for good behavior while bathing. Also, never use human shampoo.

• Brush Your Dog’s Teeth Daily: Brushing your puppy’s teeth daily is good for their oral health. It also helps them get used to their face being touched, which happens during the grooming process.

• Slowly Trim Nails & Clean Their Ears: Dogs typically do not like having their paws touched, nails trimmed, or their ears touched. This can make it difficult for a groomer to do their job. Slowly introduce nail trimming and ear cleaning into your pet care routine. This will help them get used to their paws and ears being touched and cleaned.

• Play With Your Dog Before Their Appointment: If your pet has excess energy during their grooming appointment, they may be more anxious. Take some time to get your dog some physical exercise by walking them and playing with them before your appointment. Letting them get their excess energy out will help keep them calm while they are groomed.

• Get Them Used to Blow Dryers: Dogs typically do not like loud noises or hot air blowing onto their face. After their bath at home or even just when you are hanging out at home, use a hair dryer on them to get them used to the sensation of warm air blowing on them and the loud noises the blow dryers make.