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 difficult to manage and a lot of dog owners will use this theory as an excuse for why their pup has become so matted. But…
Category: Dog Grooming
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 sebum can build up within the knots. This build-up of hair, dirt and sebum can cause “clogged follicles” which leads to skin irritation, dandruff, possible…
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 for you to maintain. There’s no brushing to be done and your dog is inside 99.99% of the time anyway.What if I told you that…
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 own helicopter, well off. 🚁 The idea that a dog with more hair than other dogs means they are hotter, is incorrect*. An animal with…
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 or your pups breeder has already given you an indication of what age they should be for their first groom. Don’t fret, the answer is…
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 read on! The issue with expressing anal glands for me comes with the lack of understanding. I find that many believe it’s just a normal…
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 can certainly look into a few things before using any drastic measures – and don’t be mistaken, it is not normal, your dog should not…
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 Pelotherapy?”. I’m sure you’ve been wondering what it looks like. To answer that, I’m going to tell you a story. As a dog spa, I…
What Is Canine Pelotherapy?
Summary– High-quality mineral mud can be used to assist in the treatment of skin conditions, improve the function of the skin, improve skin & coat health and absorb toxins.– Animals have been taking mud baths instinctually in the wild, we’re only now applying it to ourselves and domestic pets for overall health. I am so…
Why Most Groomers Won’t “De-matt”.
You might have been away on holidays for a long time and Suzie down the road who was house sitting didn’t brush your dog, you might have been swamped at work and totally forgot about brushing your dog or you might have been trying really hard to brush them but for some reason, your dog…