Dog Grooming is a different experience for all dogs but grooming is a vital part in the well-being and healthiness of a dog which can improve their lifespan. All Breeds require daily grooming, how much depends on the breed, age, or health of the pet. Regular grooming helps to ensure the dog is healthy and comfortable.

The main reasons for daily grooming include:

• Decreased chance of various health problems, such as thrush, scratches, and other skin problems
• Make the dog look pretty
• General cleanliness of the dog
• Monitoring of the dog’s health by checking for cuts, heat, swelling, lameness, or changes in temperament, all of which could be indicative of illness
• Reducing infestation load of external parasites on skin.

In utilizing a day care stay with your dog’s day of grooming this is what happens at Canine Comforts…

Trust building, just like when training a puppy, by being consistent, predictable, gentle and supportive.  Our approach to creating a safe, welcoming and fun environment is built on trust. Paying attention to each individual dogs needs throughout the day helps us set up a personalized, relaxed and enjoyable experience during their grooming session.

Socialization and observation of every dogs energy level is key to grouping dogs where they will thrive. Paying attention to emotional needs, during and outside of active grooming, creates a bond of respect and trust between handler, stylist and dog.

Day Care atmosphere for social dogs, allowing for a lounge area and play area as well as social elevated areas, for shy dogs, help dogs gain confidence and security.

Educating our clients by giving, and helping keep an appropriate schedule for the dog that works for the parent is essential.

Timing of standing appointments and day care visits are how we help create a secure dog who enjoys their play and spa day. We recognize dogs tend to be on an emotional memory of 4 weeks. Timing a maintenance groom within 4 weeks, allows the daycare and spa day to become routine rather than an event.

Having dogs left in a pen during their stay creates a stressful time for dog as they see and or hear the other dogs at play.  Planning a daycare stay and groom also lets you go about your day and not have to worry about a pick up just a few hours of dropping off, you can go work knowing your dog will be having a blast and bonus when you pick up at the end of your day your dog will be  beautifully groomed!