Part of taking care of your furry friend at home is grooming them. Grooming is a great way to bond with your dog. Puppies and dogs who are new to grooming should be introduced to grooming slowly. We would encourage you to introduce a puppy to grooming around 10-12 weeks. We recommend grooming your dog when they are relaxed and, if possible, after exercise.
Using treats as a reward is a great way to turn the grooming session into a positive experience.
Brushing
Regular grooming with a brush or comb will help keep your dog’s coat in good condition. Brushing helps remove dirt, prevents mats, knots, and tangles, and promotes good blood circulation by massaging the skin and spreading natural oils throughout their coat. Brush sensitive areas of your dog like their ears and paws gently to avoid discomfort.
Different dogs will need different brushes and combs. Check out our range of grooming tools to see what would best suit your dog’s coat.
Coarse & Curly Hair: You will need a brush that will loosen knots and tangles first, like the detangler. After loosening knots and tangles, a slicker brush is suitable for this type of coat.
Long Hair: A slicker brush works well with a long coat. Nylon brushes also work well on this coat as they help massage and maintain a healthy shine on your dog’s coat.
Short-Medium: A double-sided brush with a pin-head on one side and soft bristles on the other will suit your dog’s coat. The pin-head side will remove tangles and knots and promote good blood circulation, and the soft side will be gentle on the skin
Short: Short hair coats may only need a grooming glove to remove loose hair and promote good circulation of the skin. A soft bristle brush would also work well as it is gentle on the skin.
Wiry Hair: A pin-head brush is a good brush to smooth hair and remove dirt as well as loosen tangles and knots. A slicker brush is also recommended for wiry coats.
Double Coats: This kind of coat needs a deshedding tool as well as a regular brush. A deshedding tool will lift and remove loose lair.