The full groom will start with a pre-groom, this involves a full physical check of the dog's eyes, ears, pads, nails, coat, and skin. This gives the groomer an idea on what the dogs may need overall i.e., matt removal, specialist shampoo treatment, parasite removal.

Short, smooth or wiry coat, brush them once a week with a rubber-bristled brush to distribute skin oils through the fur. Long, silky or curly coat, brush them once a day with a rubber-bristled brush or wire slicker brush followed by a steel comb, if needed, to prevent tangles and mats and remove debris.