How often should my dog be groomed?

Most dogs do best on a four-week grooming cycle, which is what the majority of our Marshall County clients book. Coat type, activity level, and how much brushing happens at home all shift that number.

A quick guide by coat type

• Short, smooth coats (Labs, Beagles, Boxers): every 6–8 weeks for a bath, nails, and de-shedding.
• Double coats (Huskies, Golden Retrievers, Shepherds): every 4–6 weeks, more often during spring and fall shedding.
• Curly or wool coats (Poodles, Doodles, Bichons): every 4 weeks without fail — these coats mat quickly.
• Long silky coats (Shih Tzus, Yorkies, Maltese): every 4–6 weeks with daily brushing in between.

Signs your dog is overdue

• You hear nails clicking on hard floors.
• The brush snags or you can feel tight knots behind the ears, under the collar, or in the armpits.
• There is a lingering doggy odor within a few days of a bath.
• Hair is covering the eyes or growing between the paw pads.

Staying on a regular cycle keeps grooming comfortable and affordable. Severely matted coats take longer, cost more, and often require a shave-down for the pet's safety.