How Often Should You Groom Your Dog? (Complete Guide)

Regular grooming is essential for your dog’s overall health, comfort, and happiness—but how often should you groom your dog? The answer depends on your dog’s breed, coat type, and lifestyle. With grooming now becoming one of the most important dog grooming trends among pet owners, understanding the right schedule helps prevent mats, skin issues, and discomfort. Below, we break it all down so you can create the perfect dog grooming schedule for your pup.

Why Regular Grooming Is Important

• Keep your dog’s skin and coat healthy
• Reduce shedding and prevent matting
• Maintain nail, ear, and hygiene care
• Catch skin or coat issues early
• Keep your dog comfortable year-round

• Bath service every 4–6 weeks

• Basic Groom every 4–6 weeks

• Complete Groom every 3–5 weeks

• Swim regularly
• Spend time outdoors
• Visit dog parks
• Attend daycare or boarding

• Bath and blow-dry
• Brush-out
• Nail trim
• Ear cleaning
• External anal gland expression

• Bath
• Basic Groom
• Complete Groom

 

Ready to Schedule Your Dog’s Next Grooming Appointment?

 

• Galleria
  Learn more about our Galleria salon:
  https://www.thedoghouseps.com/locations/galleria-pet-salon/
  Book an appointment:
  https://www.thedoghouseps.com/appointment-request/?form_location=richmond
• Memorial Park
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  https://www.thedoghouseps.com/locations/memorial-park-location/
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  https://www.thedoghouseps.com/appointment-request/?form_location=washington
• Pearland
  Learn more about our Pearland salon:
  https://www.thedoghouseps.com/locations/pearland-location/
  Book an appointment:
  https://www.thedoghouseps.com/appointment-request/?form_location=pearland