Long-haired dog grooming best practices

Keeping your canine companion well groomed can increase both your happiness and theirs. For a long-haired dog, this can be especially challenging. There is nothing worse than finding dog hair on every piece of furniture or in every nook and cranny of the house. It seems like a never-ending job when you are cleaning that up. There are a few simple tips for grooming your long-haired dog that can make your job a bit easier.

Start at a young age

Brushing your long-haired dog’s coat every day is perhaps the easiest task to consider. Some dogs do not like to be brushed so this is easier said than done. It is best to get your dog used to being brushed from an early age. If they are squirmy or hesitant about it giving them a doggie delight to help ease their fears may not only make them more manageable but may make the next time much easier.

Knowing which brush to use is also important. For a long-haired canine, a long and widely spaced bristle brush is recommended. After a good brushing use a slicker brush to help remove tangles of hair. For some breeds with a double coat (Siberian Husky, a Newfoundland etc.) an undercoat rake should also be used to remove hair.
Make sure that the dog is laying down for this, either on the floor or on your lap.

Brush with the grain, or from head to tail. This is the direction that the hair grows and brushing in this direction will meet much less resistance and will be much more enjoyable for them. Brush knots of fur out with a comb gently while holding the hair at skin level.

Regular Haircuts

With long hair will come time to get a haircut. Whether you do this yourself or use a professional service like (Doggie Do-Little) this should be done on average every six to eight weeks. It is best to start out giving your long-haired canine companion a bath. Experts recommend they get bathed every two to four months so this is perfect timing. Dogs do not need to be bathed more often as it will deplete the natural oils in their hair and dry out their skin. It is important to use dog shampoo as human shampoo will irritate them. Keep shampoo out of their ears, mouth, and eyes. After bathing it may also be a good idea to apply a flea medication as well. To do the hair cutting hair clippers are best for the body with scissors around the eyes, mouth, and ears.
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