The frequency of grooms for your dog can be quite individual. Here are some factors to consider:

1. Dog’s breed (different breed groups have different needs - a Labrador for example will most likely won’t need a full groom every 4-6 weeks like a Yorkshire terrier or other breeds that have longer coats and are more prone to matting.)

2. General health of the dog - if your dog has dermatological issues then the need for targeted treatments and grooming session will be higher - treatments for alopecia or other dermatological issues. Hormonal changes also effect coat& skin health of your dog and might increase the frequency of grooms.

3. Your lifestyle - Do you travel often? How often do you brush your dog’s coat? Does your dog often swim in lakes or takes lovely mud baths in the rain? Is the dog an outside or inside dog? All of these and other questions influence the grooms frequency.

4. Competitions and Breeders

Depending if your pup is competing in competitions or are being bred for future litter of puppies the frequency and types of products will differ.

By following regular grooming schedules is an important part of maintain your dog’s health and well-being.

Generally short-haired breeds may only require brushing once or twice a week. However breed with longer coats might require daily brushing or at least matting prevention (cutting matts or tangles before they are unmanageable). A good rule of thumb is to pay attention to the high friction areas - like armpits, belly, inner thigh, tail and behind the ears.

If you have no special needs regarding your dog’s health and coat type (medication, calming tablets, etc.) then there is not that much for you to prepare before hand. Every groomer will thank you a lot if you exercise your pup before and take them out for their business so they are calm and their needs are met before the appointment.

I generally do not recommend the owner to attend the grooming sessions. The reasons are simple. Dogs feed of of your emotions and energy - if you are nervous they will feel your nervousness and react. I am also working with sharp instruments and I need the dog to be focused on me and work with me during the groom and not be distracted by looking around. If you would like to schedule a 1-1 session to walk you through and learn the process of grooming your dog then that is a different scenario. There you might work on your dog yourself and have guidance and help from me.

Duration of grooms depends on the dog’s breed, coat and service requested. It can range from 1.5 hours to 4 hours. Generally short haired breeds like a pug or a lab will take less time then long or curly coats like a poodle or a husky.

Dog grooming as an industry is generally unregulated. Be careful to choose groomers that are certified by trusted institutions - state certifications, EU certified institutes, etc.

Dog’s nails should be trimmed monthly. It also depends on your dogs lifestyle - long walks on pavements? Then your dog might have their nails trimmed naturally from the walks.

Consultation. Bathing, Blow-drying. Brushing, De-matting, Ear cleaning, Eye cleaning, Anal-gland expression (if needed). Nail trimming and paw pad trimming is also included in a full groom.

Teeth cleaning. I have a separate service that specializes in a thorough dental cleaning without anesthesia.