Regular grooming keeps your pet healthy, comfortable, and looking their best. The ideal frequency depends on breed, coat type, and lifestyle.
General Guidelines by Coat Type
Short / Smooth Coats
Examples: Labrador Retriever, Beagle, Boxer, Dalmatian
- Professional grooming: Every 8–12 weeks
- At-home brushing: Weekly to remove loose hair and distribute natural oils
- Notes: Short-coated breeds still shed! Regular de-shedding treatments during seasonal changes help significantly.
Medium / Double Coats
Examples: Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, Husky, Corgi
- Professional grooming: Every 6–8 weeks
- At-home brushing: 2–3 times per week to prevent undercoat matting
- Notes: Never shave a double-coated breed — their undercoat protects against heat and cold. De-shedding treatments are recommended during spring and fall blow-out seasons.
Long / Flowing Coats
Examples: Shih Tzu, Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier, Afghan Hound
- Professional grooming: Every 4–6 weeks
- At-home brushing: Daily to prevent tangles and mats
- Notes: Long coats mat quickly, especially around ears, armpits, and behind legs. Consider a shorter maintenance clip if daily brushing isn't feasible.
Wire / Rough Coats
Examples: Schnauzer, Wire Fox Terrier, Scottish Terrier
- Professional grooming: Every 6–8 weeks (may include hand-stripping)
- At-home brushing: Weekly with a slicker brush
Curly / Wool Coats
Examples: Poodle, Bichon Frise, Doodle mixes
- Professional grooming: Every 4–6 weeks
- At-home brushing: Every 1–2 days to prevent matting
- Notes: Curly coats don't shed but grow continuously, like human hair. Without regular grooming, mats form quickly and can cause skin problems.
Seasonal Considerations
- Spring: Heavy shedding season for double-coated breeds. Book a de-shedding treatment.
- Summer: More frequent bathing if your pet swims or spends a lot of time outdoors.
- Fall: Second shedding season. Maintain regular schedule.
- Winter: Keep coats slightly longer for warmth, but maintain grooming to prevent dry-skin mats.
Signs Your Pet Is Overdue
- Visible tangles or mats forming
- Nails clicking on the floor
- Excessive scratching or skin irritation
- Dirty or oily coat with an odor
- Hair covering the eyes
🤖 Personalized Recommendations: Your salon's system tracks your pet's coat condition, grooming history, and seasonal patterns to suggest the ideal next appointment date. You'll see a personalized recommendation after each visit — and if you enable recurring bookings, the interval adjusts automatically over time as the system learns your pet's specific needs.
Tip: Set up a recurring appointment at your recommended interval so you never fall behind on your pet's grooming schedule. Your groomer will personalize the recommendation for your pet's specific needs.