Puppy & first groom.
A short, happy first visit for puppies and nervous pets, all about making friends with the salon.
About this groom.
A puppy & first groom is about good vibes, not a big makeover. It’s a short visit with lots of breaks, treats and praise, where they meet us, hear the dryer, have a little bath and get used to gentle handling.
Starting young makes every groom after it easier. For older pets who are a bit unsure, we go slower still and let them lead the way.
You can also pop in before the first groom just to say hi. A sniff around, a treat, and home again.
The visit
How a first groom goes.
Every step goes at their pace, with breaks whenever they need one.
Today’s groom
Puppy & first groom
- Say hiSniffs and treats
- On the tableSoft mat, steady hand
- A little bathIf they’re happy
- Meet the dryerOn low, from afar
- Face & feetOnly if relaxed
- Home happyAlways on a high
Top tipPractise at home: gently touch their paws, ears and face, then give a treat. Little and often builds confidence before the big day.
Who it suits
Made for all sorts.
Puppies
Short and sweet, so their first memory of grooming is a happy one.
Rescues
Tell us what you know of their past and we’ll go gently.
Nervous pets
Extra breaks, extra treats and a quieter time of day.
Kittens
A quiet hello with a soft brush and no rush at all.
Getting ready at home.
Gently handle their paws, ears and face every day, with a treat afterwards. Let them hear a hairdryer on low from across the room. Short, happy moments build big confidence.
Tell us about anything that worries them, like loud noises, being lifted or having their feet touched, and we’ll plan the visit around it.
Bring along
- Their favourite treats
- Their lead and harness, or a carrier
- What worries them, if anything
- A favourite toy, if it helps
Other grooms.
All grooming
Feeling lucky?
Tell us about their coat, their last groom and the look you’re after. We’ll plan their visit with you.