Seeing a puppy can give you that genuine smile, how could you not? I mean, looking at a little furball can instantly melt your heart, wouldn’t you agree? Now, this wonderful feeling becomes 10 times greater when you actually have one at home. Though having a puppy at home is extra special, it also requires a lot of work like feeding them, putting them to sleep, cleaning their poop, and much more.

Among these things, probably one of the most exciting things to do with them is having them groomed for the very first time. However, this task requires a professional pet groomer. But even though these professionals are trained to handle even the wackiest types of pets… there will always come a point where their patience is going to be tested.

Thankfully, they sure know how to handle things because they know how important the first grooming is. It’s one of the very first milestones a pup will have in life before it becomes a full-grown dog.

Thanks to the internet for sharing countless tips and tricks in making sure your little pup’s first grooming is not only great but also a memorable one too.

If you don’t have the time to visit a professional pet groomer and you’re confident enough to do the job, then might as well do the pet grooming yourself. You just need to make sure to handle your pup’s first grooming session with utmost care.

You might also ask, “how often do I need to groom my pup?” That depends on a lot of factors like how active your dog is, the type of environment around you, the kind of activity your pup does because some pups prefer a basic walk and stroll outside while others prefer to dig and roll on dirt.

The regularity of grooming also depends on the breed because there are really some breeds that require more grooming sessions compared to others. For every bath time, make sure you are just using a gentle shampoo or soap.

If you’d like to groom your puppy yourself, the Lovely Grooming YouTube channel has put up an extensive instructional video, where you can immediately see the best practices to groom a puppy.

Of course, you can also just prepare your little puppy before his first session at a professional grooming salon.

Getting them used to the process is important and it will make the next grooming sessions a lot easier.

Jumping into a grooming session with no preparation at all isn’t a good idea, as the initial experiences can have a lifelong effect. That’s why the first grooming session is so important and should be made as pleasant as possible.

The more socialized your pup is, the more likely he or she won’t find the whole process stressful, but it’s often a challenge.

Luckily, there are a few things you can do as an owner to improve things. Regularly ticking the areas that will be groomed beforehand, such as their paws, can help get them more familiar with the movements grooming requires.

Be patient, if you are to give them a command during the grooming process, make sure you do it in a calm and soothing manner.

“We don’t do a lot during the first sessions; we want the puppy to become acclimated to being handled. The first experience must be a good experience, with lots of love and treats. This is their special place away from home. If you push them through the experience and restrain them, then you ruin that dog for the rest of his life,” Chuck Simons of the Pet Salon in New Jersey says to The Balance Careers.

Other essential tips are to never restrain your puppies tight, so they don’t an uncomfortable feeling. As for bathing, owners shouldn’t only just shower them with water, but with a bunch of love too.

After a while, baths will become a pleasant experience and it becomes much more pleasant for both the pet and the pet owner.

“You are going to be grooming that dog four to five times a year for the rest of his life,” Simons added. “If you provide a pleasant experience, they will see the grooming salon as their loving place away from home, and will be happy to come there.”

In this puppy grooming video, which has gone viral with over 48 million views, professionals go over every step of the grooming process.

This adorable toy poodle is three months old and it’s also his first grooming session.

As you can see, he doesn’t really mind being bathed and trimmed, and you can see how patient and loving the groomers are.

Grooming your pup should not only focus on making them look good, it must also be about pampering them. Knowing the basics, complexities, do’s, and don’ts of pet grooming will surely help not only yourself but more particularly your pet in being used with the entire process.

Watch the video below for a more detailed and professional guide about grooming your pet.

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Source: Lovely Grooming, The Balance Careers