This small, gentle brush works well for small dogs and puppies. Practice brushing with your new puppy right away to give them the best start. Acclimating puppies and dogs to grooming practices and tools will set them up for lifelong grooming success. (And your professional dog groomer will thank you.) We recommend practicing when your puppy is calm, and keep brushing sessions to about 5 to 10 minutes to start. If you can, avoid using treats until after the session is complete. Remember to brush your puppy all over, not just on the back. The most common places cavaliers get tangles are on, or under the ears, the legs, the feet, the booty, and the tummy. Brushing and combing your puppy is a great way to bond and work on manners with your puppy.