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Grooming guides to help at home

A few short, friendly guides I've put together to help you and your dog between visits. Calm, practical, and free to download.

Cover of the Cosy Coat Studio puppy's first groom guide

Your Puppy's First Groom

A calm, positive start makes all the difference. If you're wondering when to get a puppy's first groom, what age is right, or how to get a puppy used to grooming, start here... when to book that first visit, how vaccinations fit in, and gentle things you can do at home so it feels normal from the very beginning.

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Cover of the Cosy Coat Studio guide to helping a nervous dog feel calmer before grooming

Helping Your Nervous Dog Feel Calmer

If your dog gets scared at the groomer, there's genuinely a lot you can do beforehand. Simple steps for how to calm a nervous or anxious dog before grooming, so they arrive feeling safer, calmer and better able to cope.

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Cover of the Cosy Coat Studio guide to preventing matting between grooms

Preventing Matting Between Grooms

Keeping your dog's coat comfortable between visits is easier than it looks. If you've ever wondered how to prevent matting, what to do about a matted coat behind the ears, or the best brush for a doodle or double coat, this is for you... where mats form, how to brush safely, and when it's kinder to stop and ask.

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More guides on the way. If there's something you'd like me to cover, just ask.