Be sure to flag any special conditions with your groomer and note all pertinent information on the provided salon card. Older pets, those with special challenges, pets who have recently experienced stressful life changes or injuries are at higher risk of experiencing stress or aggravating a condition during grooming. Pets who have recently been vaccinated, have active infections or have underlying health issues are at higher risk of injury from stress. Health & welfare: Grooming or bathing your pet once about every four-to-six weeks, either at home or with a professional groomer, will keep your pet happy and healthy and allow them to be regularly checked for any abnormalities, such as ticks, fleas and dry patches or problems with nails, teeth, ears and eyes.You can help prepare them for grooming by touching their paws during play, getting them accustomed to the groomers who will handle their paws and using common household items (like an electric toothbrush) to acclimate them to the humming noise and vibrations of hair clippers and nail grinders. This will also help them get used to the activity, smells and sounds of the salon. Visit the salon: Stop by the Grooming Salon several days before the appointment and introduce your pet to the groomer.Be sure to flag any stress triggers, as well as calming techniques, with your groomer. For example, some pets become uncomfortable around other pets, or when they are exposed to loud noises, such as barking. Understand your pet’s triggers: The salon can be a noisy place and may cause nervousness in some pets.Cut a straight line to the outer corner of the eye.ĭon't remove too much of the beard but do trim it up a bit also. When trimming the Schnauzer eyebrows and shaping the beard, face your dog and comb.Using scissors, shape legs, underbody furnishings, and tail, as above.Continue clipping downward on the chest area stopping just at the shoulder blades.When clipping the top of the skull, cheeks, and throat, gently move the clippers against the grain being careful not to apply to much pressure.Sides of your Schnauzer's body to just about an inch above the hocks.

Follow the pattern in the diagram above, clipping downward on either.

Using #8 or #10 blade begin moving clippers downward from the base of the skull to the tail.

You will want to make sure your dog is free of mats and tangles before beginning to clip or cut the hair.

Start by brushing your Miniature Schnauzer out thoroughly.

Click on the image above if you would like to download The Miniature Schnauzer Grooming Chart, by to use as a handy reference.

Dog grooming hair length chart