How Often Should Your Dog Be Groomed? A Breed-Specific Guide

Grooming isn’t just about keeping your pup looking fresh, it impacts their comfort, skin health, behavior, and even your home environment. At Logan’s House, we recommend grooming tailored to each dog’s breed and coat, supporting wellness through all our services, dog daycare in Gurnee, IL, kennel-free boarding, dog grooming packages, and training.

• Brushing: Weekly to distribute oils and reduce shedding
• Bathing: Every 6–8 weeks 
• Professional Grooming: Around every 8–12 weeks 

• Brushing: 2–3 times per week 
• Bathing: Every 4–6 weeks 
• Professional Grooming: Every 4–6 weeks is ideal 

• Brushing: 2–3 times/week; daily during heavy shedding 
• Bathing: Every 6–8 weeks 
• Professional Grooming: Best every 8–12 weeks for undercoat removal 

• Brushing: Daily or every other day to avoid mats 
• Bathing & Haircuts: Every 4–6 weeks 

• Brushing: Weekly 
• Stripping or Clipping: Every 6–8 weeks 
• Bathing: Every 6–8 weeks 

• Bathing: Weekly or biweekly 
• Skin Care: Moisturizer or sunscreen daily
• Nail & Ear Care: Every 3–4 weeks 

• Yorkshire Terrier: Silky coat needs daily brushing; grooming every 6–8 weeks to maintain texture 
• Irish Terrier: Hand-stripping twice/year protects its wiry coat’s integrity 
• Samoyed: Heavy shedding twice a year; needs frequent brushing during blow-outs 
• Alaskan Husky: Minimal grooming needed; brush a few times weekly, especially during shedding in summer 
• Biewer Terrier: Long, silky coat requires daily brushing and bathing ~2× per month if kept long 

Grooming doesn’t exist in a vacuum. At Logan’s House:

• Your pup can join in dog daycare in Gurnee, IL—social and supervised, preparing them for spa day.
• Our dog grooming packages are tailored to breeds and coordinated with routine boarding and training, creating a smooth, stress-free rhythm.
• If your pup has grooming anxiety, our fear-free training techniques help build comfort, whether during baths or touch-friendly training sessions.

“Since our Maltese started daycare, grooming has become a joy. She’s relaxed and cooperative—a whole new pup!” — Sarah, Gurnee

You don’t need to leave all grooming to the pros. Here’s what you can do between appointments:

• Brushing: Depends on coat type (from daily to weekly) 
• Baths: Every 6–8 weeks for most; adjust as needed 
• Nail Trimming: Every 3–4 weeks 
• Ear Cleaning: Monthly or when dirty 
• Dental Care: Daily brushing; professional every 1–2 years 

Look for early warning signs like:

• Matted fur or painful tangles
• Greasy or smelly coat
• Paw clicking from long nails
• Frequent scratching or dirty ears

These signs mean it’s time for a grooming check, even between regular visits.

There’s no one-size-fits-all grooming schedule. It depends on your dog’s breed, coat, and lifestyle. Consistent, tailored grooming enhances their health, confidence, and behavior.

At Logan’s House, we’re here to make that effortless. From grooming packages to dog daycare, kennel-free boarding, and training, we keep your dog looking and feeling their best, inside and out.

Curious what grooming schedule fits your pup? Contact us or visit loganshouse.com to book a grooming, daycare, or training session today.