Some say take your fur baby to the groomers shortly after you bring them home to get them familiar with other people and get them out and about as soon as possible. We plan on grooming at home as well, but what are you thoughts?

  • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe
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    3 months ago

    Do everything you can think they’ll ever experience early on - as early as is safe.

    Groomers understand how puppies are, tell them why you’re bringing them, for exposure. They’ll appreciate it, and help.

    • ZeroDarkMedia@lemmy.worldOPM
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      3 months ago

      Yes, that’s what we figured, the sooner they get used to shampooing, trimming etc the better. It can be stressful for them if they’re not socialized early.

  • over_clox@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Some of this depends on whether you have a short haired or a floofy haired pet.

    Thankfully we got a short hair. I bought a proper small pet nail trimmer for him, about $15 USD, and he’s cool with it. Given his recent tippy taps, he’s about due for another nail trim soon…

    Edit: I’m guessing every 2 weeks or so for nail clipping, using the proper safeguard trimmer tool anyways.

    I’m still learning…