How Often Should You Groom Your Dog?
Grooming is an essential aspect of caring for your canine companion, ensuring they always look and feel their best. Yet, many pet owners may wonder how often they should groom their furry friends. Whether your dog has a long, medium, or short coat, establishing a regular grooming routine is crucial for maintaining their health and happiness. In this guide, we'll explore the recommended grooming frequencies for different coat types and highlight the importance of home maintenance to keep your dog looking and feeling their best. Plus, we'll introduce you to our salon, KLŌS, and the specialized grooming services we offer.
Full Groom:
For dogs with long, medium, or short coats, a full groom is essential to keep their fur in top condition. Here's how often you should schedule a full groom:
- Long Coat: Every 4 weeks
- Medium Coat: Every 4 weeks
- Short Coat: Every 8 weeks
Maintenance Groom:
In between full grooming sessions, maintenance grooming helps keep your dog's coat looking its best. The frequency of maintenance grooming depends on your dog's coat texture and the interval between full groom appointments. For long-coated dogs, a maintenance groom should be scheduled every 2 weeks.
Bath & Blow Out:
Regular baths are vital for maintaining your dog's skin and coat health. Depending on your dog's coat texture and the interval between full groom appointments, here's how often you should schedule a bath and blowout:
- Long & Medium Coats: Every 2 weeks
Bath:
Contrary to common assumptions, short-coated dogs also require regular grooming, including baths. To keep their coat clean and healthy, short-coated dogs should be bathed every 3 to 4 weeks.
Home Maintenance:
Aside from professional grooming appointments, home maintenance plays a significant role in keeping your dog's coat in optimal condition. Here are some home grooming tips tailored to different coat types:
- Long Coat: Daily grooming with a slicker brush and metal comb, followed by misting with H270 from Iv San Bernard before brushing and combing thoroughly.
- Medium Coat: Brushing 2 to 3 times per week with a slicker or pin brush and metal comb, accompanied by misting with H270 from Iv San Bernard before brushing and combing.
- Short Coats: Weekly grooming with a rubber curry and boar’s brush, followed by applying Black Passion Argan Oil from Iv San Bernard to polish the coat and spread it evenly.
the klos difference:
At KLŌS, we believe every pet deserves personalized care. We use premium and pet-safe products from Iv San Bernard, a thirty-year-old pet cosmetics company located in the Tuscany region of Italy. Our state-of-the-art salon features exclusive amenities, including our ozone hydrotherapy spa tub, which offers numerous benefits for your pet's skin and coat health.
We make it easy to schedule appointments using the KLŌS app found on the App Store or Google Play, our online booking system, or by calling our salon and speaking to one of our Client Services Ambassadors. Experience the difference of expert grooming care for your beloved companion at KLŌS today.
