Grooming

It can be hard to know which is the right dog shampoo for your dog, with so many different products to choose from.  You also need to make sure that you are not washing them too frequently, or using products that could irritate their skin. So to help, here's my 5 Top Dog Shampoo & Grooming Tips when washing your dog. Tip 1 - Choose...

Taking our dogs for a walk is great for their mental and physical wellbeing, but you might not realise how much dogs can collect and absorb through the pads of their feet, so cleaning dog paws after walks is important for their health. After a trip to the park, or even walking along the streets they may be carrying pollen, dust mites, or even harmful...

A regular dog grooming schedule helps to maintain a healthy coat, help stop hair from matting and will help keep your pooch looking, feeling and smelling great. No matter what breed your dog is, or the type of coat they have, regular grooming will also keep their skin healthy and provide the coat with a protective barrier and the ability to receive the sensory information...

When it comes to grooming a dog with a double coat it's important to understand how to take proper care of the coat all year round, to help ensure it can properly do the job it was designed to do. Many dog breeds have a double coat, and some might even surprise you.   They include the obvious ones like arctic Spitz-type breeds such as...

Winter can be tough on our dogs and is a time of the year when some owners can become complacent on providing the level of care their dogs need, so Winter safety for dogs should be a top priority as the temperature drops. Having evolved over millions of years to become our closest companion animal, dogs rely solely on us to provide them with the...

Grooming a puppy and anxious dogs can be tough on everyone involved. The dog, owner AND groomer! Whilst a dog can be genetically predisposed to anxiety, it can also be triggered by events and other experiences the dog is exposed to in life, particularly during their critical period of development. Grooming can be one of those highly stressful triggers that can cause anxiety in dogs,...

Identifying and treating  skin allergies in dogs is a common problem many owners face – with some breeds like Maltese, Terriers, Labradors, Retrievers and, often, white dogs suffering ongoing itching, dryness, dermatitis and ‘hot spots’. Common symptoms of skin allergies in dogs: 1. Itching – If your dog is constantly itching, and doesn’t have fleas – they may have dermatitis or a fungal infection. 2....

When regularly grooming a moving animal with sharp equipment, there are some common dog grooming injuries that can occur. Below are some of the most common injuries that can occur in a grooming salon and what you as an owner can do to help prevent and manage an injury. Cutting the Quick One of the most common dog grooming injuries that occurs, both at home...

When it comes to dog grooming mistakes, there are some common ones that owners can unintentionally make, which can lead to pain or discomfort for pets. Nail fail The first of the most common dog grooming mistakes is not getting your dog’s nails trimmed regularly and allowing them to grow so long they become painful for your dog to walk on. On flipside, it is...

There are a number of reasons and causes for dogs with itchy skin, including poor diet, flea and environmental allergies. And, although environmental allergens for pets will vary by region and climate, some of the most common causes of dogs with itchy skin include pollen, moulds, animal dander, cleaning solutions and medication. To help combat skin allergies in your dog, download our FREE 40 page...