The Doberman has one of the easiest coats to manage in the dog world. Sometimes referred to as a “wash and wear,” the Doberman’s short, sleek, and close-lying coat only needs the most basic coat care and brushing to keep it looking sleek and shiny. That’s not to say that the correct grooming tools don’t make all the difference in your grooming experience. Using tools adequately … [Read more...]
Top 3 Dog Brushes For A Great Pyrenees
The Great Pyrenees requires the right grooming to keep its double coat healthy, shiny, and mat-free. It is important to learn how to groom your Great Pyrenees from the moment they come home with you. The truth is that a Great Pyrenees does require daily grooming. This includes brushing and combing everyday or at least 3 times a week. Creating a grooming routine with your dog is … [Read more...]
Double Coat Grooming Guide
What to expect from your visit and how to maintain at home s well as differing in colour, texture and length, a dog’s coat also falls into one of two categories - single coated or double coated. In this blog, we will discuss the characteristics of a double coat and some of the breeds that typically have a double coat. We’ll also explain what you can expect if you book your … [Read more...]
Why Is My Dog Shedding So Much? Does Brushing Help With Shedding?
We love our dogs, but their hair always manages to float into even the most hidden spots of the house! Different breeds shed their fur differently throughout the year, so it’s important that dog parents know what to expect and know how to handle shedding. A good dog brush or pet hair remover helps control shedding, eliminate stray hairs, and keeps you living in harmony with … [Read more...]
Double Coated Dogs: Which Comes First the Brush or the Bath?
By Daryl Conner Over the weekend a groomer friend in another state sent me a message, “I am grooming a huge Shetland Sheepdog that has not seen a brush in years. My hands hurt. Are there any tricks to get this dog groomed faster?” I asked if she was brushing the dog before bathing it, and she was. I reminded her that brushing out a clean, conditioned coat was far easier than … [Read more...]
Irish Setter
Email Me The Article PRINT OR DOWNLOAD ARTICLE HERE The Irish Setter - The Setter of the Emerald Isle. What a joy to behold this flash, red fellow with his big gait, driving smoothly from the rear with that vision of length and strength from hip to hock. His is a glamorous silhouette, and a good one presented beautifully, is darned hard to go past in the show ring. The Irish … [Read more...]
How To Choose The Right Brush For Your Morkie
Walking down the groomer’s isle at your local pet store can be just as intimidating as shopping for your girl friend’s tampons, or for your husband’s specific drill bit. There are a wide variety of brushes, some look familiar like a standard brush with silver bristles with little balls at the end to protect the skin (Pin Brush) while others look like a back scratcher or a … [Read more...]
The Do’s and Don’ts: Can I Use a Human Toothbrush on My Dog?
Ever wondered if you can use your own toothbrush on your furry friend? While it might seem like a quick and easy solution, we might suggest you not to. In this blog post, we'll delve into the reasons why dogs need special toothbrushes and explore the potential dangers of using an adult human toothbrush on your canine companion. Stay tuned! Why Is Special Dog Toothbrushes … [Read more...]
8 steps on how to brush your dog’s teeth
Maintaining your dog’s dental health by brushing their teeth is essential for their overall health. As a pet parent it means you’ve got to get your hands dirty, in order to get your pet’s teeth clean. Dental disease is one of the most common ailments seen by Greencross Vets with 80% of dogs and cats showing signs of dental disease by their third year of life, however it is … [Read more...]
How to Remove Burrs, Stickers, and Dreadlocks from Your Dog
Barley and I spend a lot of time hiking, trail running, and generally having the times of our lives on the trails of North and Central America. Since he’s a long-haired border collie, that also means that he gets covered in burrs and stickers, and often has baby dreadlocks forming. Although I’m no groomer, I do like to have a well-kept dog. It makes him softer and he looks … [Read more...]