Tips for grooming your puppy at home

Everybody loves puppies! If you have just got a new puppy, you may be a little overwhelmed by the whole idea of grooming. Below are a few tips to help make your grooming session as positive as possible for you and your new puppy.

 

 

Brush daily & Comb Daily. The longer the coat, the more frequently you need to brush.  If you are not able to keep up with the grooming requirements for your dog, keep their coat shorter.

 

Groom your puppy when they are tired. They are less likely for them to become playful and bite. Biting may be cute when they are puppies, but as they get older it can hurt a lot. Biting is also a very bad habit to allow, especially if your dog needs regular professional grooming. You need to teach them the appropriate behaviour.

 

Have treats available to reward good, calm behaviour. Treats can also help to distract your puppy from what you are doing. It brings a good association to the grooming process.

 

 

Always follow brushing with a comb. A brush will often brush over the top of knots, where a comb will get caught in any tangles.

Pay particular attention to areas that have friction - under collars, harnesses, long ears, under front legs and around the tail & backside. A small tangle in these areas can turn into a big knot or mat up very quickly!

 

 

Long coats need to be blow dried after a bath. If you allow a long coat to air dry it can become extremely matted literally over night. Once they are dried you will need to brush and them comb through the coat to avoid knots. Any knots that have had water applied to them will become tighter, so it is best to remove knots before bathing.

 

 

Short coats should invest in a Zoom Groom. It helps to remove dead and dying coat. Great way to reduce shedding in your house. You can also use the zoom groom to help sud up your pup in the bath.

Keep grooming session short to start with. Make sure they are fun. If you are having trouble at home, do not persist and cause stress to you and your dog. Always finish your grooming session on a positive note. Take your pup to a reputable grooming salon for their help. Set your pup up for success for the rest of their lives!

 

 

For information on the dog grooming services we offer, including our free puppy grooms, click here

Free Puppy Grooms

 

Puppies come in all shapes and sizes and they all have different grooming needs. Every dog is going to have a bath at some time in their life. Whether it is at home with you or at a grooming salon.

 

Even if you feel that you are going to bath your dog at home, there may be an occasion later in your dogs life that you might want to have them professionally groomed.

 

As dog groomers, our job is to make your pooch look their best and we want to do that by causing them the least amount of stress possible.

 

Whether you have a fluffy dog who will need grooming every 6 weeks for the rest of their life or a short coated dog that requires minimum grooming, our free puppy groom is an essential experience for your pup.

 

The younger you start exposing your pup to sights, sounds and feelings of being groomed the more likely they will become used to it and accept grooming as a normal way of life.

 

The free puppy groom helps us to establish a relationship with your pup. We can also determine their requirements for grooming including their coat condition but also their behaviour. Some dogs are not very helpful when it comes to grooming and will require frequent visits when they are young to teach them to accept the grooming and avoid behavioural problems when they are bigger.

 

Please do the best for your puppy and introduce them to grooming from a young age.

 

Being dog groomers we obviously love working with dogs. Dog grooming can be a very hard job, but getting to groom pups like the ones below help brighten our day!

 

Dog Nutrition & Grooming Seminar

On Tuesday the 28th of August, from 7pm until 8:30pm, we will be holding a dog nutrition & grooming seminar at our store in Mount Ommaney.

Learn about the optimum nutrition for your dog. What were they designed to eat and what options are available.

Is dry food better than tinned or raw?

What can I do to reduce my dog's shedding?

Should I be feeding bones?

What is the best nutrition for my dog?

How can I avoid knots in my dog's coat?

How do I know what is in my dog's food?

Can I make my dog's food?

Could my dog's food be causing him to itch?

How often should I wash my dog?

If you have ever wondered about the food you are feeding your dog and whether it is the best option for them, come along to this informative talk. We aim to give you some information to help you make an informed decision for your pet’s nutritional health. You will learn some basic skills so you can read labels on dog food packets.

We will also discuss the correct grooming routine and techniques for your dog, including what you need to be doing at home in between professional grooming visits. How to prevent knots and matts in their coat. Secrets to reducing the amount of hair your dog sheds in the house.

There will be time after the talk for any questions you may have.

COST = $20 - which includes a selection of dog food samples

Places are limited and will fill quickly.

Phone 3376 9917 to book your spot or you can book online here

At these prices, why would you wash your dog yourself?

Every Saturday we offer a discounted dog wash for all those smelly, dirty doggies out there. This is a cheap and convenient way to have your dog professionally bathed AND there is nothing for you to clean up!

For only $14 you can have your dog bathed and towel dried.

This is a great option for short coat dogs who are going to dry quickly anyway. Dogs with longer coats are not recommended for a towel dry as their coat often traps moisture causing hot spots and knots and tangles to develop.

For only $16 or $18 (depending on the length of your dog's coat) you can have your dog bathed and partially dried.

A partial dry will remove excess water from the coat, your dog will still be damp but not dripping. This is a great option for short and long coats (especially when it's a little cooler!) as it helps them to dry quicker and can remove some of the excess hair!

For an extra $5 we can also trim your dog's nails for you.

BUT WAIT.... THERE'S MORE!

We give you the option to pre pay for 10 washes at a time and this gives you great savings!

For 10 towel dries pay $110 which is only $11 per wash!

For 10 partial dries for a short coat pay $140 which is only $14 per wash!

For 10 partial dries for a long coat pay $150 which is only $15 per wash!

We keep track of your pre paid washes for you, so there is no risk of losing any documents or cards. AND the washes have no expiry date, so you can bring your dog in for a bath whenever you like. We will let you know each time how many washes you have remaining.

Prepaid washes can be purchased at anytime during business hours. All Saturday washes require a booking which can be made during the week or on the day. We can sometimes accommodate walk ins, but this is very rare as our Saturday washes book up very quickly, so we recommend booking in advance.

  

Please call 3376 9917 to make your booking and we are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Free Dog Nutrition & Grooming Talk

On Tuesday the 1st of May from 6pm until 7pm, we will be holding a free dog nutrition and grooming talk at our store in Mount Ommaney.

Learn about the optimum nutrition for your dog. What were they designed to eat and what options are available.

Is dry food better than raw?

What can I do to reduce my dog's shedding?

Should I be feeding bones?

What is the best nutrition for my dog?

How can I avoid knots in my dog's coat?

How do I know what is in my dog's food?

Can I make my dog's food?

Could my dog's food be causing him to itch?

How often should I wash my dog?

If you have ever wondered about the food you are feeding your dog and whether it is the best option for them, come along to this free evening talk. We aim to give you some information to help you make an informed decision for your pets nutritional health. You will learn some basic skills so you can read labels on dog food packets.  

We will also discuss the correct grooming routine and techniques for your dog, including what you need to be doing at home in between professional grooming visits. How to prevent knots and matts in their coat. Secrets to reducing the amount of hair your dog sheds in the house.

There will be time after the talk for any questions you may have.

Places are limited and will fill quickly.

To reserve your spot, phone 3376 9917.

Free Puppy and Kitten Grooms

At Nose 2 Tail Pet Care, we are committed to providing the best care we can to any dogs and cats in our care. We want to make things as stress free and enjoyable as possible for your furry friends. 

Dogs and cats who have been groomed regularly from a young age become used to the grooming process and handle it much better than those who only have sporadic grooming.

Because of this, we offer an initial free puppy and kitten groom for long and short coated dogs and cats AND 50% off any full priced baths until 6 months of age.

We want to make your puppy/kitten's life of grooming a fun one that they are used to from an early age.

Please take advantage of this offer and please share with anyone you know who has a puppy or kitten!

Contact us at our store in Mount Ommaney on 3376 9917 to make your appointment today.

What is so important about establishing a grooming routine from a young age?

 

Puppies and kittens get to experience the sights, smells and sounds of a grooming salon. It can be a scary place to be for a young puppy or kitten, so getting them used to it can help them see a trip to the groomers as fun, not frightening!

They get used to being bathed and blow dried, their nails being cut, brushing and combing and having a groomer touch them all over.

This is something they are going to experience many times during their lives and getting them used to it from a young age means a much better chance of stress free, calm grooming in the future.

There is a crucial window of opportunity for experiences for both puppies and kittens, that help to shape responses to these experiences later in life. Allowing your puppy or kitten the opportunity for grooming when they are young, helps them accept the process as something normal and non threatening.

Nose 2 Tail Pet Care on Totally Wild - Dog Grooming

Earlier this year we had Ranger Stacey and the team from Totally Wild come to our store to find out what is involved with dog grooming. It was a fun day and we loved having them join us again. Did I mention we got to meet Ranger Stacey :)

Below is the segment that featured on Totally Wild - enjoy!

Before and Afters Dogs

Obi Wan Before



Obi Wan After



Merlot Before



Merlot After



Hurricane Before



Hurricane After



DJ Before



DJ After



Aussie Before



Aussie After



Presley Before



Presley After



Sonny Before



Sonny Having a bath



Sonny After



Ruby Mae Before



Ruby Mae After



Boris Before



Boris After



Rex Before



Rex After a Blow Dry :)



Rex After