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3 Ways to Dry the Coat

There are three methods that can be applied to properly dry the coat, depending on the breed of dog you are working with These are: The fluff-dry method, the cage drying method, and the towel-dry method The first method and perhaps the most difficult to achieve is the fluff-dry method A high-speed floor dryer is used for this procedure This method of drying is a very important and crucia.....More on Dog Grooming Oakland

Dog Bath Inventory and Choosing The Right Shampoo

Giving a dog a bath can be as simple as rinsing him down in a childand#39;s swimming pool in the backyard during the summer, or as complex as a full-blown spa ritual, complete with bathing a harness and a bevy of fancy coat products designed to whiten, darken, brighten, do-tangle, shine, and leave your dog with a designer aroma to rival a fancy French perfume However, there are many ways to make bathi.....More on Dog Grooming Oakland

Grooming Tools Inventory: Part I

Certain tools are required to properly groom your dog All dogs should have the basic supplies such as brush, comb, and scissors However, long coats require different grooming tools than smooth coats, wire coats, and curly coats The following is a list of tools you will need for grooming: Boarand#39;s Bristle Brush: This brush works great for removing the undercoat of long-coated breeds and also.....More on Dog Grooming Oakland

6 Steps To Grooming a Wavy or Curly-Coated Sporting Breed

Grooming a dog with a curly or a wavy coat is not as simple as grooming one that has a short and smooth coat For example, take the the water breeds They are sporting dogs with extremely harsh curly coats Because these dogs typically spend a lot of time out in the field, retrieving items from water, flushing upland game, and serving as all-purpose hunting companions, their coats should be ke.....More on Dog Grooming Oakland

How to Groom a Long Coat

The long coated small breeds are characterized by a certain appealing full fluffiness, as opposed to the parted coat-breeds, which are characterized by long, smooth, flowing hair, which is more similar to long human hair For this reason, keep this in mind when grooming long-coated small dogs: Think of the coat standing out from the body, rather than lying flat against the skin When you have.....More on Dog Grooming Oakland

Special Care for Grooming Sensitive Skin: Part I

When grooming any type of breed, you have to be very careful not to injure the skin Slicker brushes, clippers, and scissors can all cause serious injury to a dogand#39;s skin For dogs with sensitive skin, use tools lightly and take special care when grooming a dog with skin problems Skin conditions are for a vet to deal with, and not for the groomer to try and solve Skin problems that can be cau.....More on Dog Grooming Oakland

Should I Get A Dog That Sheds Often

There are various types of dog coats Some are short, some are long, some are coarse or wiry, while others are silky Some dogs shed heavily all year long and some shed seasonally with a moderate amount of shedding The amount of shedding will determine the amount of hair you have lying around the house, the amount of cleaning you will have to do and the amount of brushing that both the dog a.....More on Dog Grooming Oakland

Keeping Your Dogs Eyes Clean and Healthy

Cleaning your dogs eyes more or less depends on his type of breed Dogs with protruding eyes and wrinkles on their face such as the Pekingese, Pug, and Boston Terrier, need to have their eyes cleaned on a regular basis On the other hand, other types of breeds do not require as much attention Different eye types need different kinds of care * Flat-faced dogs with protruding eyes require.....More on Dog Grooming Oakland

How To Properly Bathe Your Dog

The rules on how often you should bathe your dog are different from one dog to the next Various breeds as well as various types of coats determine how often the dog should be given a bath For example, the Poodle should be bathed every four or six weeks On the other hand, the Pointer can go three or four months between baths Other breeds which have harsh long coats, such as the Pomeranian, .....More on Dog Grooming Oakland

How To Groom Your Poodle

Grooming and trimming your fluffy Poodle dog with those fancy haircuts we often see can take a lot of practice Fortunately we have outlined a step-by-step system that will guide you through the process The first step is obtaining the proper equipment You will only need a few items: a slicker brush, a steal comb, and ear powder (preferably medicated) 1 First clean the ears by clean the.....More on Dog Grooming Oakland

Grooming the Medium Coat

Another type of coat that is easy to groom is the medium coat Many medium-coated dogs should remain entirely natural without trimming, clipping, or shaping The medium coat does not tangle, mat, hold on to dirt, or require special attention other than regular brushing and the occasional bath Long hair on the feet should be trimmed, particularly between toe pads where mats can easily form K.....More on Dog Grooming Oakland

8 Steps To Grooming Your Dogand#39;s Ears

Whether your dogand#39;s ears are long and droopy, or short and catlike, they require attention to make sure that they stay clean and free of problems Ears produce wax, trap dirt, grow hair, retain moisture, and can easily develop infections when they are neglected Check your dogand#39;s ears every day lf your dog is used to you handling his ears then he will be more comfortable with it when a profession.....More on Dog Grooming Oakland