[Carmeow]

You should slowly introduce your pup to brushes, combs, nail clippers, toothbrushes, the buzzing sound of shavers...etc. before they go to the groomer the first time.

then when you book your first appointment (after your pup is fully immunized) you should talk with them to be clesr in what you want. I wrote a very detailed note of how I wanted them cut. Once or twice I was unhappy with the cut but it was always my fault, like I forgot to specifically write "do not cut tail hair" or "do not shave at corners of eyes". I always write "LEAVE TOPKNOT ALONE!!!" and send them to the groomer with a loose topknot in, so they know what hairs I don't want cut.

Luma and Rosie both got simple touch-ups the first time they went to a groomer. this allowed them to slowly get used to the idea of a full groom. They got their paws trimmed, ears tipped (3/4 back of ear shaved to encourage ears standing, trim along edges of the ear), private areas trimmed, and nails clipped. Simple but a step towards a positive grooming experience. They love their groomer now. The owner knows them by name and loves on them.

Lots and lots of Yorkietalkers groom at home though...so explore that if you really want to be in control but just know not all groomers are the same, some are better than others, and at the end of the day it's just hair...it'll grow back!!!