The 3-3-3 and 7-Second Rules: Building a Grooming-Ready Dog A positive grooming experience has less to do with clippers and shampoo and more to do with trust and comfort. Two of the most helpful guidelines for building this foundation are…
Sedating Your Dog for Grooming: Risks, Alternatives, and When It’s Necessary Sedating dogs for grooming should only be done by a veterinarian and carries serious risks including allergic reactions, respiratory depression, and death. For anxious dogs, mobile grooming is the…
Puppy Grooming: When to Start, What to Expect, and First Groom Guide Start puppy grooming after your puppy has completed their vaccination schedule (typically 12-16 weeks old). The first groom should be a “puppy orientation” session that introduces your puppy…
How Often Should You Wash Your Dog? A 2026 Guide by Coat Type How often you should wash your dog depends on their coat type: Wool/Oodle coats (Poodles, Cavoodles) need professional grooming every 4-6 weeks, double-coated breeds (Labradors, Huskies) every…
Dog Nail Clipping: Why It Matters, Costs, and When to See a Vet Dog nail clipping costs $15-$30 in Australia when done by a professional groomer, or $20-$50 at a veterinary clinic. Long nails cause posture problems, joint pain, and…
Dog Matting: Why Groomers Shave Matted Dogs and How to Prevent It Dog matting occurs when loose hair tangles and forms tight knots close to the skin. Groomers must shave matted dogs because attempting to brush out severe mats causes…
Dog Itching After Grooming: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Vet Dog itching after grooming is usually caused by razor burn (clipper irritation), shampoo allergies, or dry skin from over-washing. Mild itching can be soothed with oatmeal baths, cold…
