THE BEST Way to Brush Your Dog - 3 Easy Steps!
What is the best way to brush a dog? Is there even an answer for that question? Technically, no, but there are some dos and don’ts.
Professional Advice on Maintaining Your Dog’s Coat Between Grooms:
No matter how often you bring your dog to a groomer, you MUST maintain your dog’s coat between sessions. If you’ve brought in a matted dog and got the dreaded shave down, it’s because you aren’t doing this properly. If you’re a responsible dog owner and nobody ever told you this, here’s what you need to know.
#1: Get the proper tools.
At the very least, you will need a brush and a comb if your dog’s coat has any length above a couple centimeters. #makeamericausethemetricsystem 😂
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Chris Christensen Slicker Brush
Slicker brushes are a perfect go-to for most dogs that require frequent brushing.
IMPORTANT: The longer the coat, the longer the bristles.
Caution: It’s best not to use these on short fur because it can cause skin irritation.
Zoom Groom
This one’s for dogs with shorter fur and is fantastic for removing shedded coat effortlessly.
It also has multiple uses, like scrubbing shampoo in with the rubber bristles and removing dead fur while the conditioner sits.
Claw Claws Comb
No matter how your dog’s coat is, you need the Claw Claws Comb.
It absolutely has to go smoothly from root to tip. If you can’t do it, neither can your groomer. What they CAN do, is shave your dog and tell you the same thing. They will be glad you heard it here first.
#2. Technique: Go one section at a time.
If your dog has longer hair like a Maltipoo, or is shedding like a Pomeranian, line brushing is the best technique to use. You can do your research on Youtube (see videos below), but basically you start at the bottom, lift up the hair and brush downward so you can see a line of skin. Once brushed, move your hand up a bit to let about a finger’s width of hair down, and repeat.
#3: Combing
If your dog doesn’t have too much hair, you can get away with combing them starting at the head and working your way back to the tail and down the legs.
For poodles, malteses, and other breeds rocking more substantial coats, you will simply repeat the line brushing with your comb. Remember to start from the bottom if you’re going that route.
It seems complicated when there is an overwhelming abundance of information and products out there, but really it’s just about getting the right tools for your breed of dog, line brushing the dog, and line combing the dog.
Any questions? Contact me or your groomer for more specific recommendations for your dog and your lifestyle.
The majority of dogs need to be professionally groomed at least every 4 weeks. If you’re in the South Bay of Los Angeles, I’d be happy to do that for you. Just explore my site or click your preferred social button below (Facebook, Instagram, or email) and send me a message!
