Is it safe to take my 3-month-old Yorkipoo puppy for its first groom?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bailey. I typically recommend grooming appointments once puppies have completed their vaccinations. I believe it helps it get them used to frequent grooming while they are still young and more impressionable. I find they are not scared to go as adults, if they have been exposed to it since a young age. The hair clipping can be less (and faster) as puppies as opposed to waiting until she has a long matted coat at a year of age. This will make her first grooming experience more enjoyable. I hope this information helps!

7-10days after final vaccination should be ok as long as he will be kenneled individually and not mixing closely with the other dogs in to be groomed. Check with the groomers what their individual policy is

Thanks for visting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Coco is considered to be fully vaccinated 7 days after her 3rd round of vaccines, which is between 14-16 weeks of age. She currently isn't fully vaccinated, so it is best to wait a bit if possible. I would recommend doing puppy wipes or waterless shampoo until then, if you are not too keen on doing a full on bath right now. This can at least get some of the puppy dirt off until she is ideal age for a grooming appt. Another alternative is to have a mobile groomer do her bath or discuss with the grooming facility to see if they take any extra precautions for puppies that aren't fully vaccinated. Some facilities can help accomodate for these types of situations, so it never hurts to ask. I hope that this was helpful. Best wishes with your pet Coco moving forward. Take care!

I typically recommend waiting until a kennel cough (Bordetella) vaccine has been given, but otherwise as long as the groomer requires that all animals are vaccinated it is not too early to see a groomer. In fact, it can be helpful for a younger puppy to be groomed in order to get used to being handled in this way during the prime socialization period between 8-12 weeks of age.

Usually around 4 months of age, a yorkie puppy will need some grooming. She should be fully vaccinated before you take her to a groomer. It is best to start early, so your puppy becomes used to the regular grooming and trimming that she will need throughout her life.

I would wait until Keelo has finished his full series of vaccinations (at about 16-18 weeks) so that he is protected against those infectious diseases. Be sure that he receives his kennel cough vaccination as well. This vaccine is by no means 100% protective, but it can help to reduce the severity of the symptom should he contract kennel cough.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your puppy. It would be safest to bathe him at home until he is fully vaccinated. This would limit his risk of acquiring any infectious diseases. If you really want to take him, then I recommend carrying him into the facility. Place him in the tub, bathe him and then carry him out of the store. Do not allow him to interact with other dogs or go to the bathroom outside the store where other dogs go. Many infectious diseases are spread through the feces. I hope this information helps!