Is Your Puppy Ready For Their First Groom?
Most new puppy owners are told to wait.
Many are told grooming is not needed yet.
Some only realise too late that early experiences matter.
If you are unsure when to start, what to do, or how to prepare your puppy safely, you are not alone.
Our free Puppy's First Groom Guide will help you feel confident from the very beginning.
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Helping your puppy feel calm, confident and comfortable from their very first visit.
You Might Be Wondering
When should my puppy have their first groom?
What if I make them scared of grooming?
Should I wait until their coat gets longer?
How do I prepare them properly?
What if the breeder told me to wait?
What happens during their first visit?
These are some of the most common questions we hear from new puppy owners every day.
And getting it wrong can make grooming much harder for your puppy later.
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"Best place, Blue loves it, he had his first bath today, smells lovely. You can tell he just loves Lisa"
Nancy Gates
Owned by Blue the Cockalier
Waiting Too Long Can Create Problems
Many puppies are introduced to grooming too late.
By then they may already be:
Fearful of handling
Sensitive to brushing
Nervous around equipment
Uncomfortable with grooming
Early guidance makes all the difference.
Inside The Free Guide You Will Discover
How to prepare your puppy before their first groom
The biggest mistakes new puppy owners make
How early experiences shape lifelong behaviour
Simple ways to build confidence at home
What to expect during your puppy’s first visit
Clear, practical guidance designed to help you feel confident and prepared.
Written By Professional Puppy Groomers
Hi there, we are Matt and Lisa, owners of Dog & Throne Luxury Pet Spa.
Every day we work with puppies and understand how important those early experiences are. Our approach focuses on patience, confidence building and creating calm, positive grooming experiences from the very start.
This guide was created to support new puppy owners and help puppies grow into relaxed, confident adult dogs.
Serving puppy owners across Bishop Auckland and surrounding areas.
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"Matt & Lisa have both been amazing while we get our puppy, Erik, used to visiting the groomers and getting him over his fear of water! He is so excited every time he walks up to the shop and is always smelling beautiful and feeling extra soft! I won't be sending him anywhere else, he loves Matt & Lisa and he's so comfortable around them! Can't thank you both enough for helping him to become comfortable around all of the new feelings and sounds!"
Kyra Shiel
Owned by Erik the Labrador
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