The Barker Shop Puppy Academy™
Because great grooming starts young.
Your puppy’s first grooming experiences shape a lifetime of confidence, comfort, and successful grooming.
Our 4-Visit Puppy Academy is designed to gently introduce puppies to the grooming process while building trust, handling skills, and positive associations in a calm, structured environment.
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What's Included
Visit 1 — Welcome Visit
Building trust & positive first impressions
Your puppy will be gently introduced to:
Bathing
Blow drying
Brushing
Nail trimming
Ear cleaning
Face & sanitary trim (if puppy is ready)
Table introduction
Goal:
A happy, tail-wagging first experience.
Visit 2 — Confidence Visit
Learning that grooming is safe
Your puppy continues building confidence with:
Dryer exposure
Gentle handling
Feet & face work
Brushing practice
Table confidence
Goal:
Comfort with the grooming environment.
Visit 3 — Manners Visit
Building patience & cooperation
We focus on:
Standing calmly
Handling paws, legs, and face
Clipper & scissor sound exposure
Coat maintenance
Grooming routine familiarity
Goal:
A puppy who understands the grooming process.
Visit 4 — Graduation Groom
Your puppy’s first signature groom
Includes:
Full puppy groom (as developmentally appropriate)
Graduation photo
Barker Puppy Academy Graduate bandana
Goal:
A confident, groom-ready puppy.
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Program Requirements
All 4 appointments are reserved at the time of enrollment
Visits must remain on a consistent 2–6 week schedule
Program must be completed within 3 months
24-hour cancellation policy applies
Why Start Early?
Puppies introduced to grooming early often experience:
Less grooming anxiety
Better coat maintenance
Easier home brushing
More enjoyable grooming visits for life
Ask our team how to enroll today! (708)354-0400