Well, first you need to find a really good groomer. A lot of people have had bad experiences with groomers. It's not as easy to find a good one as you would think. If you don't already know one then you need to check out a few places. Get some references. Make sure you don't have to leave him there all day and make sure the groomer has attended an accredited school and has a license. Decide what you want done. Like what exactly you want done to him. Make sure the groomer agrees to do exactly what you want. Many people have left specific directions and come back to find the groomer has done the exact opposite. I guess that is why so many people have started grooming their dogs themselves. Gracie was around 5 months when she first went to the groomer.
I do take Gracie to the groomer every couple of months because she has a long coat and I am terrible at making it even at the edges and around her face. I bathe and trim her up between her trips to the groomer. There is a grooming section here on YT that should give you some tips about what you can do at home. I am glad I have a groomer I can depend on when I need her but it's expensive so I am also glad that I can keep her looking good between trips. My groomer considers her place a "spa" for pets and does a great job but many groomers just 'bathe and shave" and don't know much else. Groomers that have been trained in grooming show dogs are usually very experienced and know how to do a good job. You still need to know that they are kind to the pets and will do what you request. Just be very careful. |