If you knew there were tools and techniques available to reduce anxiety in the pets you groom, would you try them? Calm, secure pets are happier and easier to work on. They tend to dance and wiggle less while we groom them, reducing the chance of accidental injuries. And peaceful pets are simply more pleasant to be around.If you know a dog is nervous about the grooming process, try to schedule its visit to be with you for the shortest time possible. Waiting around in a crate can rachet up some p …

As summer wanes and the days become shorter, your pet may respond with increased shedding. The change of light triggers them to drop their summer coat in preparation for a thicker winter coat to grow. Seasonal shedding is noticed most in dogs with double coats, such as Australian Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Collies, Samoyeds, and any dog with a similar coat. These types of coats tend to undergo two primary shed cycles a year, in the spring and the fall. To get a grip on seasonal sheddin …

If you shampoo your dog correctly, you will get it clean, but the job is not completed unless you also use a conditioner. Shampoo uses surfactants to remove unwanted dirt, dust, dander, and oil from your pet's coat. This is great, but in removing all the stuff we don't want, some of the beneficial natural oils are also washed down the drain.By choosing to complete a great bath by pairing shampoo with conditioner, you can accomplish several things: You replace the sebum (natural skin oil) that y …

What type of coat does your dog have? From registered pure-bred dogs to the most glorious mixed breeds, dog coats tend to fall into several distinct categories. There are tools designed for every coat type. Read on to find what grooming gear will be best for your companion's coat.Curly CoatsThe first breed that comes to mind when you think of curls is probably the Poodle. Some other curly-coated dogs are Bichon Frise, Spanish Water Dogs, Lagatto Romagnolo, and of course, many of the popular pood …

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