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Grooming Anxiety? How To Keep Your Pet Calm
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
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Oct 27th 2021
Shedding Solutions For Hairy Situations
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
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Oct 5th 2021
Yes, Your Pet Should Use Conditioner- Here's Why
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
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Oct 5th 2021
Groom Guide for Every Coat Type
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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Oct 5th 2021
How to Use Color Enhancing Shampoos
Has your black dog's coat faded or become "rusty" looking near the tips? Has your red, brown, or liver-colored dog got the sun-bleached look? Is your white dog looking yellow? Color-enhancing shampoos may help.
Chris Christensen offers a line of color-enhancing shampoos. White on White ShampooSHOP NOW Red on Red
ShampooSHOP NOW Gold on Gold
ShampooSHOP NOW Black on Black ShampooSHOP NOW Active pets that spend time outdoors are exposed to moisture and
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Sep 9th 2021