Preparing Your Dog for the Groomer

Uploaded on March 13, 2019 • 7 min

In this video, Jessica of Poodles & Pals Holistic Pet Spaw in Tucson, AZ, explains the steps recommended to best prepare your newly adopted dog for a trip to the groomer. Taking the time to introduce your new dog to the grooming environment can help your dog become less anxious when they are there.

This video is taken directly out of From the Rescue to the Home; available as an Online Course, Streaming Video, and DVD

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KateMNTX
February 20, 2023
I wish I had seen this a lot sooner. I have never owned dogs that needed to be groomed, but thought nothing of taking my dogs to be bathed by someone else. I was lucky to have dogs that took things in stride, but I suspect things would have been even easier for them with preparation. Then we rescued a dog who got more stressed every time, and hindsight says I could have done a better job with her.

Now I have a dog who is very easy-going, but gets easily startled by sudden sounds, although she settles down quickly when she realizes there is nothing wrong. She was raised in a rescue environment, so the dogs barking around her wouldn't be a problem. But I believe she would really benefit from a meet-and-greet type of appointment to hear the dryers and see the set-up. We already take her on rides at every opportunity, so she thinks they are fun, not precursors to vet visits or anything negative.

The toothbrush is a great tip for getting a dog used to the clippers.
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