Dog Grooming Q & a Session

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Are you your dog’s personal groomer? If you are, you’ve probably stumbled upon a grooming problem or two, or maybe you just want to confirm a specific question on how to properly groom your dog. It’s possible you’ll find the answer you are seeking in the following four questions.1. By the end of summer, my Australian Shepherd’s coat is always full of burrs and foxtails and I have to clip all his hairs off. How can I keep the burrs out when he runs out in the countryside all the time?Brushing him thoroughly everyday is the only solution, although not exactly an easy job. The chances are that if you haven’t done it up till now you wouldn’t be inclined to keep it up. Why let him spend a miserable summer full of painful sticker only to clip his hair off just when he needs it at the beginning of a cold season? Have him clipped short in late spring or early summer-before the weeds dry up. He’ll come through the summer happier and have some hair grown back by winter.2. I have a shaggy mixed-breed that I maintain with regular brushing and bathing, but his stools catch in the long hair and stick to his skin. I’m concerned that he will look funny if I cut the hair in that area. What can I do?You might try regulating his diet to prevent soft stools, but in the meantime, it’s better to cut the hair even if it looks funny. Be careful, though, because some dogs instinctively move toward the scissors as you touch the hair.3. My Beagle gets a bath once a month and he scratches a lot. Is one bath monthly too often?Once a month bathing might be too often for some dogs. Be sure you are getting all the shampoo rinsed out. Pet grooming shops use a spray hose because that’s really the only way to be sure of getting all the soap out. Go to a hardware store and get one that simply pushes onto the faucet. Also, be sure that your dog gets a balanced diet for a healthy coat and skin and that he doesn’t have fleas. 4. I’ve recently learned that there is a clip particularly for Cocker Spaniels. Should they be clipped or is it a matter of personal choice?Any dog that is kept brushed, clean, and healthy is a good-looking dog. Clipping will turn your furry, loving dog into a gorgeous, elegant blueblood. Why not have it done just once so you’ll at least know what you’re missing? One advantage to having him clipped regularly is that his ears and toenails will be looked-after, and Cocker Spaniels have a tendency to have trouble with both.

Dog Grooming Courses – Instructive Video

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:12:03 +0000

Introduction:If you are thinking of buying a brush to groom and brush your dog, you must remember that, when it comes to those different types of grooming and combing, one-size-fits-all is not what you should be looking for.Tools that are used for grooming a dog has their own individual functions and an understanding of which dog brush is best for your particular breed makes grooming your dog easier for you at home.If your dog sheds hair, undercoat rakes grooming brush is the one you should have, which would help to stop your dog from shedding. The undercoat rakes have one single row of metal prongs, just like any other rake, and these are quite effective in removing the dead fur from your dog’s undercoat.Dog grooming is an expertise which is best left to the professionals, since no matter how hard you try you can never achieve the expertise that a dog groomer has. Professional dog groomers have access to tools, including various types of dog brushes which you do not have, and these people would have the skill and experience relating grooming which would keep your dog’s fur healthy and attractive.Professional dog groomers ensure that your dog remains clean, and the fur remains in good condition. A groomer spends a lot of time caring for your dog’s fur which you might not able to do, and during this time he would be also looking into the skin condition of your dog and take proper care if needed.Thoughtful consideration of Dog grooming tools by looking at a reliable review is always recommended.There are several different types of dog brushes, each having its particular use for the kind of dog you have. Some these are as follows:Bristle brushes:You can use bristle brushes on all type of coats. The brushes vary in its use depending upon the spacing between the bristles and the length that each bristle has. If your dog has long coat, you should have a brush which has widely spaced and longer bristles. With coarser hair the brush you use should have stiffer bristles.Wire-pin brushes:For curly or wooly coats you should use wire-pin brushes which may have or may not have rubber-tipped ends. This kind is also the preferred choice for dogs having medium to long hair.Slicker brushes:Slicker brushes are used for removing mats and tangles from your dog’s coat, and these brushes, with their fine wire bristles, are especially made for the purpose.You would be using slicker brushes to remove knots and tangles from all coat types. These brushes remove dead hairs, both, the undercoat hairs as well as the coarser hairs from the dog’s outer coat. You would be using a slicker brush after you have removed a significant portion of the dead hairs from the dog’s undercoat with the help of a pin brush.Summary:When you are brushing your dog, you should always be using the right type of dog brush, taking your time and being gentle as you brush, taking special care as you remove mats or tangles. Your pet must feel comfortable as you use your dog brush to groom, and it should not be that painful which would make your dog avoid being groomed. Brushing your dog often, preferably daily, would help you in preventing problems with mats and tangles.

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Dog Grooming Q & a Session

Dog Grooming Courses – Instructive Video