When grooming a puppy for the first couple times, I try to keep the sessions short and fun. This helps introduce her to the grooming experience. The bathe, the hair drying, the nail trimming, the brushing and so on. This is little Rosie, she is a silver miniature poodle. Rosie, did so good on her third visit that I actually did a modified lamb clip on her. She is a sweet little girl that in time will be a real show stopper.
Owners are encouraged to establish a weekly routine so the puppy comes to expect grooming at a certain time. Teach your puppy to open her mouth so you can take a good look at the teeth and praise your pup when she complies. When your puppy is relaxed and tired, play with her feet and ears so she will learn to expect to be handled and this will become pleasurable for her. Gently brush out the hair and use a comb to make sure you are getting down to the skin. This extra effort on your part helps to make a better dog for grooming, thus making her grooming time a real treat.
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