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Grooming Tools Inventory Part II
from:The following is a list of more tools and equipment for grooming your dog:
Hydraulic grooming table (23" X 36'') with tailgate in position 23" x 47''): This table works great for grooming dogs of all sizes and weights. It can be lowered to 29'' from the floor and raised to 35 1/2'' at its highest point. This type of grooming table has an 11" tailgate that can be folded away when not in use and ribbed rubber mat on the top. It is especially useful when grooming very large or very heavy breeds.
Large pin brush: This brush is commonly used for regular brushing of long coated large dogs.
Matting comb: Heavy comb with wide teeth preferred. A matting comb will help in getting rid of mats from the coats of long haired breeds.
Nail Clipper: The following are three types of nail clippers that are suitable for small, medium, and large breeds. The scissors type is recommended for small dogs. The guillotine type is used on medium sized dogs. And finally, the heavy duty, pliers type, is best used for large breeds with strong, hard nails.
Oster Blades: These blades are designed for both the A5 and the A2 model clippers. Each blade is numbered. The higher the number, the more hair it removes.
Oster small animal clipper (A2 Model): A very good clipper to use, though it requires interchangeable heads which makes it a little harder to use due to the added inconvenience.
Oster Small animal clipper (A5 Model): A one piece clipper with snap on blades. This clipper is highly recommended because it is the easiest to use and operate.
Oster spray lube: This spray product is used to cool and lubricate the blades. Using the spray lube is necessary when clipping in order to prevent clipper burns.
Rubber brush: This brush is designed for use on few short coated breeds.
Scissors: These types of scissors come in both large and small sizes, and some are designed for left handed people.
Curved shears: This tool is used by some groomers to help achieve a rounded effect on top knots and 'pom poms.'
Shedding blade: The shedding blade is used on dogs with excessive shedding.
Silk handkerchief: This is mainly used for polishing the coats of white short haired breeds.
Small pin brush: This type of brush is used for brushing long coated small dogs.
Stripping Knives: The fine stripping knife is used on the head, ears, and other sensitive areas. The coarse stripping knife is used on the other parts of the body.
How to Groom a Long Coat
The long coated small breeds are characterized by a certain appealing full fluffiness, as opposed to the parted coat breeds, which are characterized by long, smooth, flowing hair, which is more similar to long human hair For this reason, keep this in mind when grooming long coated small dogs: Think of the coat standing out from the body, rather than lying flat against the skin When you ha.....More on Dog Grooming
Special Care for Grooming Sensitive Skin Part II
Your dogand#39;s skin is one of his most sensitive and easily damaged organs If he develops a skin problem such as an allergy or a negative reaction to grooming products, his skin can initiate a cycle of other conditions that can be difficult to cure Some breeds in particular have very sensitive skin that would require special care and handling For example, if your dog has a white or light colored.....More on Dog Grooming
Grooming Tools Inventory Part I
Certain tools are required to properly groom your dog All dogs should have the basic supplies such as brush, comb, and scissors However, long coats require different grooming tools than smooth coats, wire coats, and curly coats The following is a list of tools you will need for grooming: Boarand#39;s Bristle Brush: This brush works great for removing the undercoat of long coated breeds and al.....More on Dog Grooming
Dog Bath Inventory and Choosing The Right Shampoo
Giving a dog a bath can be as simple as rinsing him down in a childand#39;s swimming pool in the backyard during the summer, or as complex as a full blown spa ritual, complete with bathing a harness and a bevy of fancy coat products designed to whiten, darken, brighten, do tangle, shine, and leave your dog with a designer aroma to rival a fancy French perfume However, there are many ways to make bathi.....More on Dog Grooming
6 Steps To Grooming a Wavy or Curly Coated Sporting Breed
Grooming a dog with a curly or a wavy coat is not as simple as grooming one that has a short and smooth coat For example, take the the and#39;water breedsand#39; They are sporting dogs with extremely harsh curly coats Because these dogs typically spend a lot of time out in the field, retrieving items from water, flushing upland game, and serving as all purpose hunting companions, their coats should be ke.....More on Dog Grooming
Grooming Tools Inventory Part II
The following is a list of more tools and equipment for grooming your dog: Hydraulic grooming table (23" X 36and#39;and#39;) with tailgate in position 23" x 47and#39;and#39;): This table works great for grooming dogs of all sizes and weights It can be lowered to 29and#39;and#39; from the floor and raised to 35 1/2and#39;and#39; at its highest point This type of grooming table has an 11" tailgate that can be folded away when not in use .....More on Dog Grooming
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A walk in the park - The Age
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