Dog grooming & care
Brushes, combs, nail tools, bath kit and hair removal for dogs. Most grooming complaints come down to using the wrong tool for the coat. The job The tool How to do it well Thick double coat, shedding Deshedding r...
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Brushes, combs, nail tools, bath kit and hair removal for dogs. Most grooming complaints come down to using the wrong tool for the coat.
| The job | The tool | How to do it well |
|---|---|---|
| Thick double coat, shedding | Deshedding rake, undercoat brush | Short strokes; stop before the skin pinks up |
| Medium coat, general brushing | Slicker or pin brush | Follow the lie of the coat |
| Short single coat | Rubber mitt or curry brush | A rake does nothing on a short coat |
| Knots and mats | Dematting comb | Work from the ends inward and hold the fur at the root — dragging through a mat pulls skin |
| Nails | Clippers or a rotary grinder | Styptic powder within reach, a sliver at a time on dark nails |
| Bath | Silicone brushes, quick-dry towels | Shampoo made for dogs; human products are the wrong pH |
Short sessions that end while things are still going well beat long ones that end badly. A dog that has been hurt during grooming remembers it, and that costs you far more time than it saves.
Also see: Cats and Dogs Grooming & Care, Shedding season, and Dog beds & home comfort.
