Grooming prep for your situation

Senior, rescue, reactive or brand-new puppy? Each needs a slightly different plan.

Getting a senior dog ready for grooming

Older dogs often have stiff joints, weaker hearing or eyesight, and less patience for long sessions. The goal …

Grooming prep for a newly adopted rescue dog

You may not know a rescue dog's history with handling, clippers or baths. Assume nothing, start at step one of…

Grooming a reactive or fearful dog

Reactive dogs can find the sights, sounds and handling of a salon overwhelming. Home desensitization, the righ…

Your puppy's first grooming prep plan

Puppyhood is the easiest time to build grooming skills. A few minutes a day of gentle, treat-filled handling s…