When can I start puppy grooming? Is 3 months too young for a poodle?

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Hi, could you tell me when can I start grooming a puppy? Does age of dog matter for grooming? Is it OK to groom 3 months old miniature poodle? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Female | 2 months and 27 days old | 3.96832 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Starting gentle grooming at a young age is a good idea to train Mimi that grooming is OK and good. I would start by just having the instruments (clippers, nail trimmers, etc) near her, and touching her, but not on and not actually trimming or clipping. With this include lots of positive praise and treats. Playing with her toes and nails with your hands on a regular basis helps as well. You can then start grooming in small unstressful bits of time. Best of luck with Mimi.

When can I start puppy grooming? Is 3 months too young for a poodle?

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