Things you should know about caring for your pet

A list pet owners should read about at home maintenance

- A professional groom (bath, brush, hair cut and nail trim) should cost around $25 for smaller breeds

- Starting to groom your dog with a professional should start when the pup is young so that they are used to it and it will not be so stressful

- Dogs with long coats should be groomed every 4 weeks and dogs with shorter hair should be groomed every 8 weeks (even if only a bath and nail trim)

- If your dog has matts DO NOT BATHE THEM it will only make the knots tighter

- If your dog does get matts do not try to trim them at home, it only makes the situation worse if you end up cutting them on accident

- When brushing your dog at home please try to remember to brush them all the way down to the skin to avoid getting matted hair in between getting grooming trips