As atonement for my recent b*tchiness, I am handing out some advice for all dog owners who would like to know some grooming info.
1) Petedge.com -- You should NEVER go to petsmart to get your toys, etc. This place gives you wholesale prices. This is where we groomers get our stuff. Set up an account and you are good to go.
2) ZoomGroom -- This is a rubber brush that will remove excess shedding. Use it every day and you won't have a bad shedding problem. You just brush them. It takes two seconds. (short-haired dogs only)
3) The Furminator -- This is a rake-type tool that will also remove dead undercoat. It should be used for Terriers and other short coated dogs. You just run it over the coat like a brush. It accomplishes a similar result as carding a dog. (If you have a dog that needs carding, you'll know what that means.)
4) Coat King or rake-- You can get one from (as with everything else here) from Petedge. They really remove dead undercoat. I use them on Poms, Labs, Chows, Rotties, Huskies, Sheps, etc. Almost any dog can benefit from having their undercoat removed. Do not use on Bichons, Poodles, Shihs, Lhasas, etc.
5) Brush your dog! Even if it's a poodle, brush it. Check for matting under the arms and on the legs, too.
6) Get doggie cologne. If your dog smells "doggie" get some formulated for dogs. It really works. Again, Petedge carries it.
Merry Christmas to all. If you ever have any grooming questions, feel free to ask. I'll be nice
