Bhopal
Salon Tips
06 Jan 2026
How Often Should You Groom Your Dog? Schedule by Coat Type
A predictable schedule keeps coat manageable and reduces skin problems.
KEY POINTS
- ✓ Schedule by coat type
- ✓ Brush between visits
- ✓ Do comb-check
- ✓ Keep nails on routine
- ✓ Ear checks weekly
- ✓ Adjust with season
## Quick answer
Many dogs do well with grooming every 3-6 weeks, plus weekly brushing at home.
## Steps
- Short coat: brush weekly
- Medium coat: brush 2-3x/week
- Long coat: brush daily
- Salon visit every 3-6 weeks
- Adjust during shedding
## Common mistakes
- Waiting until mats form
- Skipping brushing between visits
- Over-bathing dry skin dogs
FAQ
People also ask
Is monthly grooming enough? +
For many dogs yes, but long coats may need more.
What if my dog mats fast? +
Increase brushing and shorten salon interval.
How often nails? +
Every 3-4 weeks is common.