Both of my dogs have short-haired coats and don’t need professional grooming. A simple brush once or twice a week does the trick. Since I don’t take them to a salon, neither my Dachshund mix or my Pug mix get any fancy perfume spray or hair accessories. You can’t even tell that their hair was given a quick zhuzh.
It’s a different story with Max the miniature poodle. He recently got glammed up at the groomer and is basically runway ready.
@maxibootheminipooso fresh, so clean!🧼🐾🫧 #adorabledogs #minipoodle #puppytok #poodlesoftiktok #cutepuppy
In the TikTok from @maxibootheminipoo, the precious Poodle sat in the backseat of the car on his way to the groomer. Max’s fluffy fur may have needed a trim, but he looked adorable and could have easily gone for weeks before heading for a haircut.
The video highlighted Max’s “before” look with the onscreen text highlighting, “The puppy I dropped off,” before revealing the noteworthy transformation in the next scene.
“The puppy I picked up,” the text read to introduce the newly polished pooch. The “after” shot showed Max standing in the car’s backseat, clearly delighted with his new ‘do.
The mini poodle’s beautiful eyes were in full view since the hair around them was trimmed away. Max’s ear fur was perfectly fluffed and shaped to frame his face, and the coat covering his body was cut down and coiffed. He boasted a fresh new bandana around his neck as the fashionable finishing touch.
Max was plenty handsome before his haircut and the groomer just accentuated the fur baby’s beauty.
Prepare your dog for the groomer
Some dogs get nervous during a grooming appointment, so getting them acclimated to the process can alleviate some stress.
Speak to your groomer prior to your pup’s appointment and explain how your dog may react when groomed. Bring your dog to the salon before they’re scheduled for a haircut to familiarize them with the surroundings.
Brush your fur baby regularly so they are used to the sensation. This also prevents matting of their coat where the groomer won’t have to detangle stubborn knots.
Expose your dog to a hair dryer on low at home so they hear the sound and get a feel for the hot air. Let them smell the dryer, showing them it’s a safe item and not meant to harm them.
Be sure to walk your dog before their grooming appointment so they get out some nervous energy and relieve themselves.
Start your dog as young as possible if they are a breed that needs frequent grooming. Beginning early in their lives incorporates the process into their lifestyle. If you get the raving results like Max, it’s well worth the trip.
