Grooming

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,...

Grooming puppies and anxious dogs can be tough on everyone involved so it’s important when you wash a puppy for the first time that you make it a positive experience. Get them used to their paws being touched Before you wash a puppy, you first want to get them used to having their paws touched by gently massaging them between the pads. This also helps...

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...

No matter what of breed of dog you own, regular grooming in between professional grooms helps to keep their skin and coats healthy. So, here's some dog grooming tips to help you at home. Washing Now this might sound strange, but washing your dog when it’s dirty is not always the right thing to do. Over-washing can rob a dog’s skin and coat of essential...

Does your dog have permanent red or brown stains and crusty fur around their eyes? These are known as tear stains, and they can make an otherwise well-groomed, happy dog look a little sad and sorry! Stains can also appear around the mouth, or on your pet’s legs or belly if they chew their fur often. Causes of tear stains Tears are supposed to be...

Most dogs love a day out at the beach, and some love nothing more than diving into the salty water.  It can be hard to know though if you should be washing saltwater off your dog after a swim, or if a little is okay. Just like for us humans, saltwater can have a lot of beneficial properties for dogs.  However, saltwater is naturally much...

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...

While a long coat can help keep dogs warm in the cold, it’s important to keep on top of grooming a dog in Winter for their health and comfort. Top Tips for Grooming a Dog in Winter Regular brushing Brushing your dog regularly is always important, and even more so when their hair is left a bit longer. It not only removes loose hair and...

Springtime is not only the season for shedding, but also for more allergies in our pets, so we have some Springtime grooming tips to help them look and feel good. Dogs tend to spend more time outdoors running around on the grass, more pollens are in the air and the tick and flea season can mean more flea allergy dermatitis, all resulting in itchy, scratching...

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....