As a dog groomer, it’s my job to assist owners in looking after the health of their dogs as a whole. An attentive groomer will look after your dog’s skin …
Category: Dog Grooming
How to Choose the Best Dog Groomer.
I often receive new enquiries from owners who are terrified of trying a new groomer or going to one for the first time. This could stem from having a bad …
The myth about “Puppy Coat”. Is it real?
It’s quite common to hear groomers, breeders and dog owners talking about “Puppy Coat”. Supposedly, it refers to a transition stage between puppy hair to adult hair. It’s often more …
3 Reasons you should never wash a knotty dog.
Existing knots may tighten! Dirt & oil may become trapped! (Clogged follicles) You could create more knots! If your dog’s coat contains a multitude of knots and/or matting, dirt and …
How to Choose the Right Haircut for your Dog.
Your dogs hair can be overwhelming. I’m sure on several occasions you’ve wanted to say to your groomer “just shave it all off!” because you feel it will be easier …
Do You Need to Shave Your Dog in Summer?
If I had a dollar for every time someone said that they needed to have their dog clipped short for the summer, I would be very well off. Like, my …
How Soon Should I Bring My Puppy in for Grooming?
I actually get asked this questions quite a lot! You might be worried they’re too young or you’ve heard that their coat (hair) might not be ready for a haircut …
What You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Anal Glands.
Disclaimer: If you don’t like talking about poop, exit this article right now! 😅 If you think your pup might have an anal gland issue then stuck it up and …
Help! My Dog has Dandruff!
In my experience as a Dog Groomer, the cause of Doggy Dandruff is sometimes a really simple fix. Of course, there are situations where dandruff requires medical attention, but, you …
What Does Canine Pelotherapy Look Like?
Pelotherapy has so many benefits and I’m so happy that we have access to amazing health care for our pups! For those that have read my article “What is Canine …