For best practice, the Pet owner should leave Although some groomers will happily accommodate, it is best practice for the pet owner to leave during the time that the dog is being groomed. However, the groomer may have a window through which you can see your dog going into the bath or being styled on the table. ...

Book a Salon Visit If you like your dog to look good, feel great, and flourish with healthy skin and coat, you should book a salon visit with a professional groomer regularly. "How Often" is a discussion for you and your groomer.   Visit Every Four Weeks As a rule of thumb, dogs with higher maintenance...

Appointment Many groomers are booked days or weeks in advance. This will depend of course on their reputation and capacity. Though don't take it as a bad sign if a groomer can fit you in within a day or two.  So, when you ring to make an appointment, don't be surprised if it may be a week or two out from the day...

Your Dog will Feel a Certain Relief from Grooming Once you've happily collected your dog from the salon, it's worth keeping an eye on their behaviour. Your dog will feel a certain relief from grooming - just as we all do after a haircut or style. But this relief is felt all over their body.   Your Dog may ...

Why Should You Groom Your Pet at Home – Weekly? It is a pet owner’s responsibility to maintain good skin and coat condition for their pet. This includes regular brushing and combing. The comb should run freely through the coat. Regular grooming promotes good health by: Stimulating the skin and promoting g...

Separation Anxiety in Dogs Simply, is when your dog can’t bear to be apart from you or somebody it knows and trusts. It is not uncommon. Your dog is distressed and will demonstrate this by vocalising (barking) as well as making every effort to get out of its current situation and back to the safety of its enviro...

Your pet's nails should be quite short and not be curling under the foot when standing upright. If they curl under, the dogs nails need to be clipped. The dogs nail contains a blood vessel and nerve (quick) which can grow long as the nails grow. This can sometimes make it difficult to clip the nails without making ...