- Bring your pet in on a regular basis
- Have your pet's nails trimmed at least every 4 weeks
- Communicate your wishes clearly to your Groomer to avoid misunderstandings
- Inform your Groomer of any medical conditions your pet may have
- Make sure your pet relieves himself prior to his grooming appointment
- Listen to your Groomers suggestions about your pet
- Always make sure you let the Groomer know of your dog’s behavior especially if he can be aggressive.
Don't
- Bathe your pet between grooming unless you are sure all the tangles are brushed out first
- Use human shampoo or detergents on your pet
- Expect your Groomer to be able to leave much hair on a pet that comes in matted
- Forget to inform your Groomer of any sensitive areas that your pet may have
- Forget to brush AND comb your pet between professional grooming
- Bring in your Dirty dog and expect your Groomer to give him his hair cut without having a bath first.
- Yell at the Groomer for shaving your dog when you neglected to bring him in before matting.



