You should wait until after he's had all his shots before taking him to the groomers. And I would be very, very picky about the grooming shop, too. I would never take him to Petsmart/Petco. Do your research and find a groomer that has a clean shop and a policy of getting them in and out as quickly as possible. Vist the shop a couple of different times to see it. Talk to the owner/groomer and see if it would be possible for you to stay the first time. Are their grooming tables out in the open so that you can see how the groomers handle the dogs? Or are they behind closed doors? Most importantly follow your gut instinct. If for some reason you don't feel comfortable do not use them.
As for the clothes, it tough finding cute boy clothes in the local stores, especially in the small sizes. If you don't have a nice boutique in your area you may want to forgo dressing him this time and start doing some shopping online. There are a lot of amazing vendors on YT. Good luck. |