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How Often Should You Groom Your Dog?
Most dogs do well with a professional groom every 4 to 8 weeks, but the right schedule depends on the coat, how active your dog is, and what you want the coat to look like. Here is how to work out what suits your dog.
A rough guide by coat type
- Curly and continuously growing coats (poodles, doodles, many small breeds): every 4 to 6 weeks keeps them manageable and helps prevent mats.
- Long or silky coats: every 4 to 8 weeks, with regular brushing in between.
- Double-coated breeds: a regular bath and brush-out every 6 to 8 weeks, with extra attention during heavy shedding seasons.
- Short smooth coats: baths as needed, often less frequently than other coat types.
Signs your dog is due
- The coat looks dull, greasy, or has an odor between baths.
- You can feel tangles or small mats, especially behind the ears, under the legs, and around the collar.
- Hair is covering the eyes or getting matted around the paws.
- Nails are clicking on hard floors.
- Shedding has suddenly increased.
Why a regular schedule works better
Waiting until a coat is badly matted can mean a shave-down is the only humane option. Short, regular appointments are usually quicker and more comfortable for the dog, and the coat stays easier to keep up at home.
If you're not sure how often to book, ask your groomer after the first visit. They can recommend a schedule based on your dog's coat and how it holds up between appointments.
Setting up a recurring appointment
With Pawris Grooming you can book recurring mobile grooming every 4, 6, or 8 weeks, so the next appointment is already on the calendar. We keep the same groomer whenever scheduling allows.