Dog Grooming: It’s Not Just for Poodles!
Dog grooming is not simply an aesthetic bonus for our furry, 4-legged friends. Maintaining a regular grooming schedule will help to keep your dog both happy and healthy. Routine dog grooming will ensure that your dog has healthy skin, a shiny coat, good dental health, and smells good. Of course, the aesthetic benefits a plus. Who wants to be around a dirty, stinky dog with bad breath? Proper dog grooming brings out the best in your dog,
How Often Should Dog Grooming Take Place?
A dog’s grooming needs vary based upon breed, coat type, age and activity level. Some breeds are considered high maintenance in terms of dog grooming, while others need only periodic care. Regardless of how often your dog needs grooming, it is important to have a regular grooming schedule in place to maintain your dogs overall health and wellness.
A basic guide to dog grooming by coat type is as follows:
Curly-Coated – Dogs such as Poodles have a dense and curly coat that is fairly resistant to water. These dogs should be groomed at least once every 2 - 4 weeks and brushed daily at home to prevent matting.
Short-Coated – Dogs with short dense coats, such as Corgis and Boxers, should be groomed at minimum every 6-8 weeks and need a weekly brushing.
Long-Coated – Long coated dogs, such as Collies and Sheepdogs, should be groomed every 6-10 weeks and require a daily brushing to keep their coats in good condition.
Wire-Coated – Wire coated dogs require considerable dog grooming. Dogs such as Terriers and Schnauzers should be groomed every 4-6 weeks.
Silky-Coated – Afghans, Cocker Spaniels and Pekinese dogs belong to the silky coated dog group. These dogs should be groomed every 6-8 weeks and require daily brushing.
Smooth-Coated – The smooth-coated class of dogs includes Labrador Retrievers, Doberman Pinschers and Dachshunds. These are low maintenance dogs and can be groomed every 8-10 weeks and require minimal brushing.
Regular Dog Grooming
While dog grooming can be done at home, the best results are achieved when using a professional, mobile dog groomer. WoW Grooming Mobile makes regular grooming sessions even easier by bringing all of the comforts and amenities right to your front door. The full grooming process generally takes about one to two hours to accomplish, and it takes care of all the hygienic needs of your dog. The results of using WoW Grooming Mobile are well worth the money spent.
A full dog grooming session consists of the following services:
A warm hydromassage bath with fresh scented shampoo followed by fluff blow dry
Coat brushing and combing to eliminate tangles and matted hair
Nail trimming or filing
Ear cleaning and examination for parasites
Sanitary trimming around the belly and rear end
Teeth brushing
Full body haircut and styling as requested which can include accessories such as bows and bandannas
Whatever type of dog you own, it’s important that regular grooming is maintained not only to keep your dog consistently looking, smelling, and feeling great, but to maintain their health and happiness. WoW Grooming Mobile offers a variety of grooming services and packages for your dog. Check out our list of Mobile dog grooming packages and contact us at any time to discuss your pet’s particular needs. We’re here to make your grooming experience as easy and enjoyable as possible!
Ricky the Groomer recommends dogs get groomed between 2-8 weeks depending on breed, coat type and activity level. This is the WoW Grooming basic dog schedule we go by.