When is a good time to trim your dog for summer?

I'm getting so many queries about the right time to trim your dog. Many folks who live an active lifestyle on trails, in pools, ponds and any kind of travel find it much easier to give their dog a puppy cut. Giving your dog a summer doo helps with brushing out the burrs, preventing mats if they swim a lot, and keeping those muddy paws out of your tent.
I'm not just talking about your typical grooming breeds like Tibetan Terriers, Yorkies, Wheatens, etc, but also Golden Retrievers, Border Collies, little Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and many more. Trimming your dog at the wrong time could expose your dog to very harsh sunburns, or to the lingering cold spring nights.

A great time to trim is usually in mid-April to early May. This is a good time because it's before the ever increasing temps which cause sunburn on their newly exposed hairless back. This will also allow the hair to grow back in time for fall/winter.

Enjoy the warmer weather without compromising her health.

Let me know if you have other concerns or tips you'd like to share or hear more about.

Happy tails