Post#24: At What Age Can My Maltipoo Go to Groomer?

Question:

Can I get my Maltipoo puppy groomed at any age? She's a small ball of fur.

Thanks, Wendy

Answer:

Technically, yes, as long as she is 2 weeks past having all of her puppy shots. However if your Maltipoo is very young, you may want to first practice handling her so that she is somewhat used to having her paws, tail, underbelly, and so forth touched. It will make that first grooming session less stressful. You'll also want to have her become accustomed to other people; you can have her meet and be petted by friends, family, neighbors, etc. to see how she does.

And then, the grooming session itself (if you have a gentle, nice groomer) will allow her to further become desensitized to the touching, and it is good to establish that early in life. We've received a lot of email from owners whose Maltipoos acted very skittish after a grooming session; some just cannot handle all that is done. There are some groomers that allow owners to watch the session, typically through a visitor's viewing window; we do recommend locating a service that offers this.

Also, do plan well ahead in regard to what, exactly, you wish for the groomer to do to your Maltipoo. If you just ask for a 'clip', this can be interpreted very differently, depending on who you go to. Have photos at the ready, to show how you want the coat to look regarding both length and shaping. And do inquire ahead of time regarding anal glands; some groomers will automatically express them, which really doesn't need to be done unless the appear enlarged.

Love, Hugs & Maltipoo Kisses,

The PetMaltipoo Team

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