17/03/2025
🐶🐾LET'S TALK ABOUT BRUSHING 🐾🐶
Brushing your dog between grooming appointments is so important for any breed, not just the poodle crosses.
Regular brushing not only prevents matts and tangles, but also promotes healthy skin and coat growth plus helps dogs regulate their body temperature better ✨
No groomer enjoys shaving a matted dog and the only reason we do shave is to avoid major discomfort and pain that would be caused to the dog by trying to work the matts out of the coat. This can be prevented by regularly brushing your dog at home in between grooming appointments.
All you need to brush your dog at home are two tools - a slicker brush and a comb.
You can also use an Anti-Tangle Spray to help work through the coat.
Here we have shared the recommended brushing amount for specific coat types:
🐶 Curly Coats - Every other day
These include Poodle Crosses & Bichon Frise.
🐶 Silky Coats - Every other day (if long) / Twice a Week (if short)
These include Spaniels & Shih-Tzu.
🐶 Double Coats - Twice a Week
These include Golden Retrievers, Collies, Huskies, German Shepherds.
🐶 Wire Haired - Once a Week
These include Border Terriers & Schnauzers
🐶 Smooth Coats - Once a Week
These include Pugs, Frenchies & Labs.
👉 TOP TIP: Have patience. The first time you brush your dog may be hard as the coat will probably be tangled / matted, but don’t worry it gets much easier! Always remember, the more often you brush, the easier it will be next time. Try and get into a routine and think about integrating brushing your dog into your daily life (i.e. whilst you’re waiting for the kettle to boil for example).
Happy brushing! Trust us, your dog will thank you 🙌
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