PET DOG AND DOG GROOMING TIPS

MAKE YOUR OWN Dog Shampoo and Conditioner

We share our dog grooming tips for those who have the extra time or want to save money. Grooming and cutting your dog's hair yourself is an option worth considering.  If so, it is a good idea to start handling your dog from a very young age, with regular bathing, brushing, combing and nail trimming so it will be used to being handled and stand still whilst being groomed.

Dog Grooming Instructions

Brushing Your Dogs Coat

A dog's grooming needs are dependent on the breed and hair type. The large majority of dogs enjoy being brushed which will not only maintain a healthy coat but build a strong bond between you and your dog. Dog breeds with longer hair will require daily brushing to prevent tangling and matting of their coat. Dogs with medium length hair should be brushed at least once a week. Breeds with short hair will usually only require the occasional brush.






It is important to select a brush suitable for your dog's hair type. Below is a brief description of the most popular brushes:

Wire Pin Brushes are suitable for dogs that have medium to long hair.
Bristle Brushes come in various types and are suitable for most hair types. Brushes with shorter harder bristles are best suited to dogs with short hair.

Slicker Brushes are designed to break up tangles and mats whilst pulling out dear hair in medium to long haired dogs and preferred by many at the end of a grooming session as it leaves a distinct shine to the dog's coat.

Shedding Tools should be used when removing excess hair from double coated breeds. This will reduce shedding. Look for shedding tools with smooth, rounded teeth which are gentle to the skin.

We can highly recommend the Furminator Shedding Tool which reduces shedding by up to 90% for both long and short haired dogs and comes with over 2500 positive customer reviews.


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