9 Reasons to Take Your Dog to the Groomer Regularly

Dog grooming is one of your dog’s basic needs and an important part of being a dog parent. Just like people, dogs need physical maintenance to look and feel their best. Fortunately, dogs don’t need to bathe as often as people, but they do need to stay on a regular grooming schedule.

Generally, a dog’s grooming schedule should depend on his or her breed, hair type, lifestyle and health. If your dog has a skin, ear or nail condition, follow your veterinarian’s instructions regarding grooming your dog.

Here are 9 reasons you should take your dog to the groomer regularly. Regular grooming:

1. Helps controls shedding

Shedding is a major issue for many dogs. This nuisance can be remedied with regular grooming. While all shedding cannot be completely avoided, daily brushing and weekly baths with a conditioning shampoo will help cut back on the need to constantly vacuum your carpet. You may notice a reduction in shedding when you regularly use a pet brush, which will stimulate oil producing glands in your dog’s skin to keep it healthy. Sometimes it’s easier and even better to have your dog groomed by a professional. A trained professional will know the proper way to groom your pet, specific to each breed and will be able to trim your dog’s hair, which is especially helpful for dogs with thick coats. And, for allergy sufferers, keeping your pooch clean may make having a dog possible.

2. Prevents medical problems

Some actions, such as checking an animal’s eyes, teeth, and ears regularly, can help you avoid major medical bills. Many dog breeds are susceptible to ailments that can be caught early, simply by checking your dog’s body during grooming sessions.

3. Improves dental health

Brushing your dog’s teeth is another grooming ritual you should also perform regularly. A dog’s dental health can have tremendous effects on his or her physical well-being. When we neglect our dog’s teeth, they can develop dental problems and bad breath, just like humans. The best way to prevent dental disease is regular brushing to prevent plaque, tartar, and bacteria, which can cause much bigger problems in the future.

Read more: 5 Easy Steps to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

4. Protect feet and joints

Long nails on your dog not only look bad and scratch up your floors, but they’re unhealthy and uncomfortable for your dog as well. Overgrown nails can cause your dog to start walking on the sides of their feet, causing bone deformations and arthritis if left untreated. If left too long, nails can even grow into their footpads, which is extremely painful.

5. Improves skin problems

Does your dog suffer from hot spots or other skin problems? The problem may have a simple solutions. Talk to your professional groomer about what is going on. A recurring medicated bath might be the answer!

6. Exterminate or prevent parasites

Dogs can pick up parasitic hitchhikers like fleas, ticks, mites and other parasites. Regular grooming paired with a monthly flea and tick preventative will ensure your dogs stay bug-free.

7. Helps your dog feel better

Good grooming helps your dog feel better. Regular grooming relaxes your dog who’s used to it, and it becomes a special time. A coat free of mats, burrs and tangles and skin free of fleas and ticks are as comfortable to your dog as fresh, clean clothes are to you. It makes you feel good, and the effect is the same for your dog. Brushing and trimming your dog’s coat when necessary will help him or her stay cool and comfortable year-round.

8. Minimize your dog’s anxiety

Dogs need to go to the groomer regularly to prevent a deep fear of being groomed. By making grooming a regular part of your dog’s routine, your dog will relax and enjoy the grooming process.

9. Take advantage of your groomer’s tools

Grooming at home is important and is a good bonding activity for you and your pet, however, it is still important to have your dog groomed professionally. A groomer is trained to be very thorough, getting every last tangle and blow drying each strand after the bath. Professional groomers have a whole caddy of commercial tools to use. Keep brushing at home, but don’t skip your appointment.

Typically, dogs need to be groomed every 4 to 6 weeks. Work with your groomer to determine how often your dog needs to be groomed based on your dog’s:

• Specific hygienic needs
• Coat condition
• Trim style
• Activity level

Make sure you get your dog groomed regularly by sticking to a schedule. Rebook your appointments while you’re at the groomer so your appointment is on your calendar. By getting into the habit of rebooking your appointments, you’ll keep your dog consistently looking, smelling and feeling great. Plus, getting your appointments scheduled ahead of time allows you to plan around major events like holidays, vacations and other events instead of trying to squeeze your dog in at the last minute.

Ready to start booking grooming appointments for your dog?

Spoil your dog with a spa grooming treatment at Campus Clippers here at Canine Campus. Our professional groomer, Chris, as many years of experience and specializes in breed-specific haircuts. She also offers the Furminator process and hand-scissoring. Chris is an expert with senior and nervous dogs, helping them relax and be comfortable during the grooming process.

Click here for more information about Campus Clippers or give us a call at 719-448-9600.