[Mardelin]

I groom and don't accept any pup until they've had their full compliment of vaccinations.

But, as a breeder/exhibitor, I begin teaching them the grooming process at home right after their first shot. They have a full groom weekly. Although I do begin getting them use to their nails clipped, lil butts trimmed & ears and paw pads trimmed from the time they are week old. Even though I offer free grooming for the rest of my pups life. When my pups are ready to go home I request that my new families come with plenty of time. We go through the whole bathing, drying, ear & pad trimming, everthing to keep their dogs neat and clean and how to handle them through the process.