It takes time and effort to take a dog to a groomer. Often life does get busy, and not all dogs love car rides. Even those that love rides can become unruly at the groomer’s with other dogs around
Fortunately, mobile dog grooming is now an option.
Wondering what else makes mobile dog grooming great? There are many convenient benefits to this experience – we’ve compiled our top 3. Read on to find out why you should try it today.
1. Comfort for Your Dog
Some dogs experience stress during travel or while at the groomer’s. How can you tell if your dog is nervous?
Squinting or blinking a lot. Dogs often show mild forms of stress with their eyes. This can be an indication that the stress will get worse if something doesn’t change.
Frequent yawning. If your dog is yawning more than usual, it’s often a stress response. These yawns will look more forced and less natural than a sleepy yawn.
Refusing food. Most dogs love to eat! If your dog suddenly loses his or her appetite, they are probably feeling nervous.
Lowered tail and ears. This shows that the dog is scared or defensive. This can come before a fight or flight reaction occurs.
Panting without a reason. If your dog hasn’t been in hot weather or exercised recently, but starts panting, it’s often a stress response.
Fortunately, if your dog gets nervous about going to the groomer’s, you can switch to house calls instead.
There are many reasons a dog might find the groomer’s a scary place. They might be scared of the car ride, the bath, the other dogs around, or the equipment used. Although the bath and the equipment will still be needed, you can eliminate the other stress factors by getting grooming done at home.
2. Prevent Disease
Bringing your dog to the groomer’s can expose them to the many different diseases and parasites that other dogs may be carrying.
Although most dog owners wouldn’t willingly expose other dogs to harm, accidents do happen. A dog might have fleas that haven’t yet been detected or an illness that’s transmissible before symptoms show up.
No matter how clean and professional a groomer is, there’s no way to completely prevent the spread of parasites and illness. However, keeping your dog at home can help.
3. Wait in Comfort
There are many things about a home grooming job that make it more comfortable for your dog. They won’t have the stress of a car ride or interacting with other dogs, can feel safer in their home environment, and are less likely to get parasites or diseases from other dogs being groomed.
However, a groomer that makes house calls is also easier on you! Instead of traveling to the groomer’s and waiting for them to finish or coming back to pick up your dog, you can relax in the comfort of your own home during the grooming session.
Whether you get some laundry done or just have a cup of tea while you wait, the experience will be much more enjoyable for both you and your dog.
Final Thoughts on Mobile Dog Grooming
There are many different options when it comes to dog grooming, and mobile dog grooming offers a few extra benefits that traditional groomers don’t.
Ready to try your first experience with grooming at home? Contact us today!
