08/17/2023
⚠️ Public Service Announcement ⚠️
As we move into cooler weather and winter it is important to remember,
The longer you wish to keep your pets coat, The more often you need to visit your groomer.
Do you leave your dog longer between grooming appointments because you like the length of the coat a month or more after their haircut but then when you visit the groomer they say they have no option but to take the coat short?
This is because a longer coat means more maintenance is required and most pet owners start to struggle to keep the coat matt free after a certain amount of weeks.
1 week can actually mean the difference between your dog being styled or being shaved.
So the only way to keep the coat longer is to actually bring them more regularly to keep the coat tangle free and to make sure the groom is not too much for your pet.
If your dog doesn’t really enjoy going to the groomer it is much kinder to keep them on a regular schedule so
1. The groom is less work for the groomer and less for your dog to cope with on each session.
2. Your dog sees routine as a regular part of life and every now and then as more of a punishment. Dogs thrive on regular routine.
If your groomer is suggesting a certain schedule for your dog, it is because it's what's needed for your their health and your desired length of coat and trim. If it is winter and you do not want the coat trimmed, it's recommended that you continue to keep routine appointments during the cold season to make sure your dog is matt free and skin, nails and ears are healthy. Perhaps your dog may not need a full groom, but a mini groom, which includes everything (bath, nails, ears, trim face, feet and sanitary), everything but the haircut on the body.
Groomers recommending a more regular schedule is not for us to make as much money as possible, It is actually so we can give the client what they desire, so what's best for your pets health and keeping grooming a positive and stress free experience for the pet.
Thanks for your understanding. 💜
