Aaronco Pet Products The All Breed Dog Grooming Guide

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Shedding is a natural process of discarding dead hairs off the body. A heavy shedder or a seasonal shedder will continue to shed when its shedding-time comes. But if you are washing your dog at home, you can do this in a bathtub with a non-slip mat indoors or, if the weather permits, outside.

Rubber brushes – ideal for removing dead fur and massaging the skin to encourage natural oils to be released, which make a dog’s coat look healthy and glossy. Grooming mitts – a useful tool for removing dirt and dead hair from short-coated breeds, but not recommended for dogs with medium to long-haired coats.

All Breeds Dog Grooming Centre is located on the Cullion Road on the outskirts of Letterkenny. It was opened in 2002 and is owned and run by Keith McClean. Keith is the longest established pet groomer in Co. Donegal and he has over 30 years experience in grooming and showing. Owners should get their dogs used to regular grooming as early on in their life as possible, ideally as a puppy. It’s important that dogs are happy and comfortable with grooming, whether this is done in the home or by a professional dog groomer. By getting into a regular grooming routine with your dog, it also gets them used to this type of handling, and should make visits to the vets much easier. How often does my dog need grooming? Service includes ear flushing, nail trim & file, soothing bath with top-of-the-line shampoo & conditioner, Undercoat rake or de-shedding tools – these brushes are brilliant for gently removing the dead fur from a dog’s undercoat, while still brushing through the top coat and removing any dirt. These are particularly useful for dogs that moult frequently.

Terrier types and some other breeds may need ‘stripping’ rather than normal grooming to remove dead hairs in the coat as these dogs don’t shed hair as well as others. Can I clip my dog myself? There are a range of fur clippers on the market, but remember that professional groomers have had months of training and their job is not as easy as some people think it looks. Unqualified DIY clipping not only runs the risk of your dog coming out the other side with an unintentionally extreme haircut, it can also result in injury to you or your pet - especially if you have a particularly lively or boisterous hound.

Dog Breeds with Very High Grooming Needs

All Breeds Dog Grooming Centre promotes a healthy, stress–free and enjoyable experience for all breeds of dogs, long or short–coated, young or old and feline friends are also welcome. Introductory Visits

For example, the coat of long-haired dogs tend to tangle and become smelly, thus they needregular brushing. The ‘silky-coated’ Setters and Spaniels have abundance of dead hair that needs to be removed by hand as the matted hairs become very painful. Wire-haired dogs need stripping of the coat at least once a year. We’ve teamed up with See Dee pets, Allbreed dog grooming & Bandana and Bows for an exciting competition this month. Please know, if you bathe your poodle cross you really need to blow dry and brush out right after. Moisture, be it a bath, rain, swimming, snow etc are all going to make matting worse. If you know your dog is already matted-- bathing is only going to make it worse! Brush out before the bath.

Choosing the right groomer for my dog

Please note below prices are a guide only. Coat type, length & condition all need to be assessed to give an accurate quote & can only be done accurately when we meet your dog. Service includes ear flushing, nail trim & file, fluff dry, soothing bath, top-of-the-line shampoo & coat conditioner, patterned clipper trim, dry nose conditioner, cologne, and a finished edge bandanna or bow upon request. Factors that affect price – Ask about qualifications. Although dog groomers are not legally required to have any, it’s a good sign. The most recognised qualification in the UK is the City and Guilds.

For a short haired, smooth-coated dog, grooming should be done at least once a week. A rough or long-coated dog will need much more regular grooming and will often require clipping to keep the fur at a manageable length. Clipping can be required anything from every four to 12 weeks, with regular – usually daily – maintenance brushes and cleaning in between. Look out for groomers that are members of trade bodies such as the Pet Care Trust or the British Dog Groomers’ Association – this is a strong indication of a well-qualified and reputable groomer The All Breed Dog Grooming Guide has undergone a total transformation in this 4th Edition, making it the grooming profession's leading text and essential resource for both novices and experienced groomers alike. If your pet just needs a once off visit for any of our treatments, that's fine. Just give us a call! Our Friends About the Author Author of five books related to grooming and the business of pet care, Sam Kohl is internationally recognized as a founder of today's grooming industry and one of its leading innovators.If you like a fluffy pup, you probably need to consider no more than 3-5 week intervals between grooming and set aside time for regular brushing AND combing at home. The Mill Hotel: fabulous night dog friendly stay with breakfast included at The Mill Hotel, Sudbury I promise you, your groomer really doesn't want to do this but they won't hurt your dog by putting it through dematting, they also don't want to hurt their reputation when the clients go around complaining about how the last groomer "scalped" their dog but there really is not any alternative. Instead of being angry with your groomer if they clip your dog very short please respect their commitment to do what is in your dog's best interest, accept responsibility for not having brushed your dog properly at home, and work with your groomer because, together, you can prevent this happening again. All groomers will be very happy to demonstrate a technique called line brushing which will help make your grooming at home more effective. Just ask! We all want owners to know how to do this As the former owner and director of the New York School of Dog Grooming for more than thirty five years, he has educated, in the art of professional dog grooming, over 10,000 graduates, and countless others who have read the previous three editions of this book. we realize that your pet is a member of the family and we treat them as such. We are an all-inclusive animal services