Training a puppy for its first grooming session is essential to avoid an unpleasant experience. Here are some tips you can try at home before making your first trip to the pet grooming salon:
Start Them Young
Puppies are adaptable. They can easily learn and be trained that grooming is not scary but part of their routine. The key is not to traumatize them during their first grooming session. That is why, professional pet grooming is paramount.
Familiarize With Sounds and Tools
Blow dryers, scissors, nail clippers, and brushes are the main tools used by professional pet groomers. You can start desensitizing them at home by introducing them to the sound of a blow dry, starting with the lowest volume and increasing gradually as days go by. Gently brushing them as part of your daily routine will also help them feel that brushes are not their enemies. Let them sniff and explore the tools.
Touch Sensitivity Training
Paws and ears are the most sensitive parts during grooming. Get them accustomed to being touched in those areas. Start with gentle pressure and gradually add more. Make sure they do not get hurt to avoid being traumatized. This will help desensitize them to being handled during grooming sessions.
Be Patient and Be Calm
Puppies are trainable, give time and effort in training them. Puppies can feel your emotions, so make sure you are relaxed and at ease while training with them.
Regular Grooming Schedule
Find a trusted and clean pet grooming salon. You can establish a regular grooming routine to help your puppy become accustomed to being groomed. Consistency is important to achieve your goals.
These simple steps, alongside being patient and consistent, can help your puppy become comfortable with grooming and ensure a positive grooming experience for both of you. Your journey of being the best fur parent starts by making your first appointment with Paws & Fur, the gold standard of pet grooming in Metro Manila.
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