You’ll be surprised at all the different ways you can say the same thing. Different people can use different expressions and different words to describe the same situation. That can be personal preference, how they were taught or just what they know to be correct. All of this can make a grooming consultation really confusing…
Category: Dog Grooming
Keeping Your Oodle’s Coat Looking Fab!
Families all over the world are falling in love with these shabby chic crossbreeds we collectively call “Oodles”. And how can you not! They are some of the most affectionate dogs, with many owners calling them”almost human.” With coats that can be anywhere from coarse and wiry to tightly curled, your imagination is endless with…
How Often Does My Dog Need To Be Washed?
The straight forward answer is every 4-6 weeks for long haired breeds and every 8-12 weeks for short haired breeds. Why? Well, that’s the average time it takes for your dog to get dirty to the point they probably require a wash.However, every dog is different. “You shouldn’t wash your dog more than once a…
So Your Dog is Matted…
MattingMatting is a knot that has basically gotten out of control. It’s twisted and tangled it’s way through other bits of hair to form a solid clump of knotted mess! CausesMatting is caused mainly by friction and becomes worse with lack of brushing or incorrect brushing techniques.The most common areas where matting occurs are: around…
When Should I Bring My Puppy in for Their First Groom?
Being the carer of a puppy is a seriously rewarding adventure, hard work included!Even if you’ve had many other dogs prior to your new puppy, the level of information we have now is huge and trying to decipher it all is one of the hardest parts of caring for your pup. There’s vaccination schedules, toilet…
How to Keep Your Dog Cool In Summer
Believe it or not, grooming can actually keep your dog cool! And I don’t necessarily mean by shaving them!There are 9 different type of coats your dog could have but no matter the coat type this simple technique will keep your dog cool and allow them to efficiently regulate their body temperature. BRUSH THEM!I speak…
How to Check your Dogs Paw Pads for Debris
As it’s getting colder, wetter and probably muddier. If you don’t already do this, it’s a good time to start. Checking your dogs paw pads for debris can prevent any discomfort, injuries and potential vet visits. If you’re unsure of how to do this, follow these steps. It’s extremely important to keep your dog comfortable…
Does my dog need to be groomed in winter?
What you are about to read is terrible. Believe me, I re-wrote this 4 times but there’s just no easy way to say it. I’m always honest with my clients and there’s no reason not to be here. If you don’t like to read things that may upset or offend you, don’t, but I’ve only…
What’s In a Dog Shampoo?
Just like with human shampoo, there are many – many options when it comes to dog shampoo. I feel like all my posts begin in the same fashion but it’s true. We are not only spoiled for choice (in a good way), we’re also bombarded with information that can be hard to sift through sometimes.…
What brush should I use on my Dog?
I ask people all the time about what kind of home grooming they do with their dog. I’m very glad to say most do in fact brush their dog, but the main question I get is, “What brush should I use?”. While there are heaps to choose from, I’m sure you can imagine you wouldn’t use…