Archive for the ‘Grooming Tips’ Category

 

Oodles of Doodles

May 11th, 2009

Doodles of every kind are becoming more popular since 1980′s.  Just recently the “inventor” publicly regrets what he started with this combination. They are being sold with the idea that they are hypoallergenic which I have yet to find.  No dog is 100% non-allergenic, but some dogs are basically “low-allergy.”  Though they shed little to [...]

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I swear I brush and the next day its matted….

May 1st, 2009

90% of clients have this problem with high maintenance coats. Unfortunately most the time the coat is surfaced brushed and each stand is not being separated properly especially near the roots. Top layer is mat free and then as we get deep into the sections, our combs can’t penetrate. Here is one solid matted piece. [...]

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The dangers of cage drying

February 20th, 2009

Cage drying has gotten negative attention in the news about pets being heated to death.  What a horrible thought, I cannot imagine my little Beet being in a heated cage to the point of death. The truth is that not all cage dryers are bad, some use the air in the room and directs it [...]

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Shampoos & Conditioners

January 28th, 2009

There are so many types of dog shampoos out there,its hard to keep track.  Can people shampoos be used on dogs? I have read that we have a different ph level than dogs but I don’t have hard facts to prove.  The only thing I have is my own experiences of clients coming in and [...]

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Grooming for your puppy

January 20th, 2009

Bringing in your puppy before its completed its vaccinations may not a good idea and most reputable salons wouldn’t allow it due to the safety of the puppy. Parvo can kill a puppy in one week if not detected and other viruses can be just as deadly. However frequent home grooming practice is better than [...]

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