Puppy Package puppy grooming introduction

A structured puppy grooming package provides consistent, positive experiences from an early age, reduces anxiety, supports better health, and helps owners learn proper care. It creates lasting grooming habits and makes every future session more comfortable for both puppy and owner. Puppy packages are an important part of introducing the puppy to the grooming process. A well socialized puppy becomes a joy to groom – both in the salon and at home. As well as making it easier on the owners, a thorough and slow introduction means that puppies do not fear going to the groomers, and the process is free from anxiety. Think of the puppy packages as an investment, for a well behaved and thoroughly socialized dog. 

puppy grooming packages are available from £90 and will consist of 4 sessions including their first full groom.
To be taken between 12 and 24 weeks of age. 

Session 1
Gentle Introduction

• Meet & Greet: Introduce your puppy to the groomer and the grooming area and leaving mum and dad. 
• Sensory Introduction: Allow them to explore (sniff around, stand on the table briefly) and get comfortable with new sights, sounds, and smells.
• Gentle Handling: Light touch around the paws, ears, and face and mouth to familiarise your puppy with the sensation of being handled.
• Light Tool Introduction: Ideally we will clip between the eyes and paw pads, as well as clip the nails however we will not push if the puppy is not ready
• Reward & Reassure: Use treats and praise to reinforce a positive experience.

Session 2
1st Bath & Dry Experience 

• Light Tool Introduction: we will clip between the eyes and paw pads, as well as clip the nails and checking their teeth. 
• Gentle Bath mild, puppy-safe shampoo. 
• Slow & Steady Drying: Start with towel drying before gradually introducing a low-noise dryer.
• Mini Brush Through: A quick, gentle brush to get them used to the sensation on their coat.

Session 3
Bath & Dry Confidence

• Revisit Bath Time: Another gentle bath, focusing on consistency and creating a routine.
• Enhanced Drying: Spend a bit longer on drying, allowing your puppy to become more accustomed to the equipment’s sound and feel.
• Light Brushing & Comb Through: Introduce a more thorough brushing session to help reduce tangles and further acclimate them to grooming.  Clip between the eyes and paw pads, as well as clip the nails and checking their teeth in preparation for teeth cleaning.

Session 4
Full Groom

• Bath & Dry: Follow the now-familiar routine of gentle washing and drying.
• Full Groom:
  • Coat Trimming and styling (if needed/appropriate for breed)
  • Nail Clipping
  • Ear Cleaning 
  • Practice teeth cleaning