Being an experienced grooming assistant – in that I talk to Ann while she trims my dogs – I’m an expert at watching foot trimming. During my search for Matthew Mcconaughey-hey trimming a dog I found tons of videos that demonstrated a show style clip for a purebred dog, I didn’t find very many that […]
Time to Brush
Time to Brush Periodontitis is the most common disorder in dogs, the good news is that it’s entirely preventable. Periodontitis has been shown to play a role in health problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It really is more than just bad breath. Dental chews won’t address the problems, proper preventative tooth care by […]
Doodle Haircut
I’ve mentioned to several people a grooming tutorial I found recently while “blog browsing” ……. Visit BBird’s Grooming Blog and share her instructions with your groomer for a great “Doodle not a Poodle” haircut. A little update – for an easier groom…my groomer has me use a number 3 blade on my sproodles for a […]
Doodle Winter Protection
The products used to clear the ice and snow can be a real hazard for dogs. Stay away from heavily salted areas as much as possible when walking your dog. Before your walk, clip the fur between toe pads to reduce the amount of snow that collects between toes. Apply a coat of Vaseline or […]
Common Grooming Mistakes
Common Grooming Mistakes Gather ALL the necessary supplies before you begin – don’t forget towels. Selecting the wrong shampoo. I’ve used Suave Coconut Shampoo for humans for years without any issues. However, if your dog has skin sensitivities or scratches for no apparent reason using the wrong shampoo could be the problem. Select a dog […]
Why Brush Teeth?
Why Brush Teeth? Brushing removes the daily accumulation of plaque from your dog’s teeth. This helps in the prevention of periodontal disease. Getting Ready Select a dog appropriate tooth brush; even the softest human brushes are too hard. For young puppies an “over the finger” style works best. The first two days a piece of […]
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