Groom Guide

For a full body haircut, every 4-8 weeks.
This is the most popular service. It is suitable for the majority of breeds, with the exception of short haired breeds (French Bulldogs, Labradors etc) and double coated breeds (German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers etc) as they don’t require full body trims.

For a de-shed &/or profile trim, it is beneficial to be done every 2-3 months in order to best maintain their comfort and coat condition. However, it depends on each individual dog.

Suitable for double coated breeds (Pomeranians, German Shepherds etc).

Every 2-6 months depending on owners preference.
Two options for this are:
A) We can strip the coat in a ‘rolling’ method, where we keep on top of it regularly (every 2 months or so) and only strip the longer grown out parts of the jacket.
B) We can let the entire coat grow out and then remove all at once (every 6 months or so).

This groom is commonly for Terriers, Spaniels and Schnauzers to name a few.

If your dog has been hand stripped in the past, however has been clipped since, it may not be possible to go back to hand stripping. Older dogs, neutered dogs or dogs experiencing skin problems may not be suitable for/able to be hand stripped to the same quality as previous grooms. This is mainly down to a change in hormones, therefore, clipping may be a more suitable/comfortable choice. Once we have met your pooch we can give you a better idea of the service we will be able to carry out.

For a main groom, as much as the dog requires/owners preference, however should not exceed once per week. For maintenance grooms, these should be scheduled every 2-4 weeks in between full grooms.

Perfect for all breeds. Also a great maintenance option in between full grooms.

For a main groom, as much as the dog requires/owners preference, however should not exceed once per week. For maintenance grooms, these should be scheduled every 2-4 weeks in between full grooms.

Suitable for dogs that have some long hair, however don’t require an all over trim up (Long haired Chihuahuas, unclipped/unstripped Spaniels etc). Also perfect for maintenance appointments in between full grooms.

As much as the dog requires/owners preference, however should not exceed once per week.

Better for short haired breeds, as long haired breeds benefit more from a bath and brush out in order to prevent matting.

Once your puppy is fully vaccinated they are able to come in for puppy intro grooms. It is beneficial for pups to have at least 3 intro grooms before having their first full groom, to ensure they are completely comfortable with the process. That being said, some puppies take to grooming like a duck on water and as long as they are at ease and comfortable, they can have a haircut as early as their first visit. It all depends on your pooch.

Perfect for giving your pup a gentle, kind and loving introduction to the world of grooming! Grooming is a huge part of many dog breeds’ lives and Shampooches knows just how to make this an enjoyable experience. Puppy grooms are a necessary part of life for all dog breeds. It is a common misconception that short hair dogs (e.g Daschunds, Boxers etc) ‘don’t need grooming’. However, it is incredibly beneficial as your dog receives an introduction to bathing, drying and nail clipping as well as other humans (and sometimes dogs, depending on the salon you’re attending) in a controlled environment.

Some tips for getting puppies ready for grooming: play with their ears, nose, head, feet (including touching their nails), to get them used to being handled. To help familiarise them with clippers, turn on and use the handle end of an electric toothbrush to run all over your pup’s head, body, legs, paw pads etc. Take it slow to begin with, reward with treats and cuddles as necessary!

Ultrasonic teeth cleaning has been proven to remove many dogs plaque build up, often quite drastically. That being said, there are different contributing factors and it completely depends on your dog, both for how much they are happy to tolerate the process and their actual results.

Initially you will need to attend two appointments, the second appointment will be two weeks after your first, to ensure all of the build up that can be removed, has been. From here your pooch should have their teeth cleaned (on average) once every 3 months. Please be aware, if you exceed the recommended timeframe for follow ups and your dog has excessive build up, you will be charged accordingly.