Over the past several days, we’ve walked through some of the most frequently asked questions in the grooming world — the topics pet parents are most curious about, and the ones groomers talk about every single day. Each piece of this series highlights a different part of your dog’s care routine, and together they paint a full picture of what keeps pups healthy, comfortable, and thriving.

Here’s a complete recap of everything we’ve covered.

👂 Ear Plucking

Some breeds grow hair inside their ear canals, and most groomers pluck that hair automatically to help keep the ears clean and dry.
But consistency is key — if ear plucking isn’t done regularly (even at home), the dog becomes sensitive, the hair becomes dense, and the risk of infection increases.
At Vroom Grooms, we only pluck when it’s already part of the dog’s routine and vet‑approved, and we refer dogs to a veterinarian for the initial cleaning when needed.

🍑 Anal Glands

Groomers can only perform external anal gland expression, and only when it’s vet‑recommended and already being done regularly at home.
If a dog is scooting, licking, or showing signs of discomfort, that’s a medical issue — not a grooming one — and requires a vet visit.
Just like ear care, this is something groomers can maintain, not fix, especially when we only see pups every 4–8 weeks.

🧽 Brushing

Daily brushing is one of the most important things you can do for your dog.
It strengthens your bond, spreads natural oils, stimulates the skin, reduces shedding, prevents matting, and helps you catch issues early.
Groomers can only maintain what’s being done at home — brushing is the foundation of a healthy coat.

✂️ Nail Trimming

Nail growth varies from dog to dog, and the quick (blood line) determines how short we can safely trim.
If nails are allowed to grow too long, the quick grows long too, meaning progress must be made slowly with frequent trims.
Nail care is primarily the owner’s responsibility — groomers can help maintain, but we cannot undo months of overgrowth in one visit.

📅 Scheduling Grooming Appointments

After years of experience, the sweet spot for most dogs is a 4–8 week grooming schedule.
Dogs on this routine are:

• The most well‑maintained
• The most comfortable
• The most cooperative
• The most consistent in progress
• The least stressed
• And the quickest to groom (with proper at‑home care)

Consistency keeps dogs healthy, happy, and confident in the grooming process.

🐾 Final Thoughts

Each of these topics — ear plucking, anal glands, brushing, nails, and scheduling — plays a vital role in your dog’s overall well‑being.
Grooming isn’t just about looking cute. It’s about:

• Comfort
• Health
• Routine
• Trust
• And teamwork between groomer and owner

When everyone works together, dogs thrive.