How often should I groom my dog?

By Banbury Dog Groomer · 11 November 2026

There is no single interval that suits every dog. Coat type, how the coat is being kept at home, and how the dog spends the week all matter more than a number copied from a chart.

A short, simple coat may only need a bath and tidy now and then, plus regular brushing to lift loose hair. A curly or fleece coat that is always growing — poodles and many “doodle” mixes — usually needs both frequent combing at home and salon visits measured in weeks, not months, if you want the coat to stay comfortable. A spaniel’s feathering can mat after a few muddy walks if it is not combed. A double-coated dog such as a labrador may suddenly need more help when the undercoat blows in spring or autumn, then settle again.

Condition matters as much as type. A well-combed cockapoo can go longer between appointments than the same coat left untouched. Matting shortens the safe interval, because a felted coat is uncomfortable and can be harder to work through kindly. Puppies, senior dogs and worried dogs may do better with shorter, more frequent visits than with a rare marathon session.

If you want a rule of thumb to start from, think in terms of the coat in front of you, then adjust. Our how often to groom tip and the coat types guide set this out in more detail. For a figure that relates to your dog, call us and ask — we would rather talk it through than invent a schedule on the page.

All of our grooming is at the salon in Banbury. We don’t travel to you. If you would like to book, or to ask what might suit your dog, phone 07354 545263.