Puppy University

Service Description

We love puppies at The Hound Marple and we recommend that you enrol your puppy as soon as they have had their second vaccinations. By introducing your puppy as early as possible to grooming, we can familiarise them with handling and encourage their social skills. Dogs that come to us early and frequently are well-behaved, used to the routine, the groomer, the noise of the hairdryer and the environment. They are a joy to groom for life, and we can produce the best results on a well-behaved, calm and confident dog. The Hound offers your puppy a Full Diploma in Grooming Etiquette this involves: 5 visits to the groomers to familiarise your puppy with: – Grooming handling techniques – Safely getting on and off the table or entering and exiting the bath – Salon equipment and sounds including driers and clippers – acceptance of nail trimming and ear cleaning – Socialising with other puppies or dogs – Includes 2 bath & blow dry sessions We will offer advice and weekly reports on your puppies progress and an areas which need some ‘home work’. We can then schedule your puppies first full groom which after graduating from Puppy University they will be at ease with the experience. Cost is from £105 depending on breed size. T&C's apply *appointments must be used consecutively over 5 weeks **Puppies are classed as a dog from 6 months old All grooms are tailored to the individual dog so if your puppy isn’t happy with any aspect, we will use different methods and work with them to overcome any fears. We will also offer advice on coat maintenance, the best tools for you to use at home to groom your puppy, show you the best ways in which to do this and give you handy tips.