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How to groom your dog from home

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Grooming Tips: Before You Start Clipping Make Sure That You…

  • Step 1-WASH:It is important that you thoroughly wash and condition your dog’s fur to remove all dirt and debris from your dog’s coat. Using a flea shampoo will help remove any uninvited guests that may be taking residence in your dog’s coat. Always rinse with luke warm water after lathering.
  • Step 2-DRY:Towel dry to remove excess water. A hand dryer is recommended to thoroughly dry the coat. Ensure that the hand dryer is set to cool/warm setting and not hot. You don’t want to overheat your pet. Always allow your dog drinking water during grooming. Remember that your dog’s coat must be thoroughly dry before clipping. A wet coat will only cause the clipper to snag and cause premature corosion of the blade.
  • Step 3-COMB:“If you can’t comb it, you can’t clip” Comb your dog during the drying stage to get rid of all knots.
  • Step 4-CLIP:Now it’s time to clip. Providing that the first three steps have been completed you will have no problem grooming your dog.Oil the blade before you turn it on. Remember to re-oil the cutting blade while groming every minute. Grooming can take 1-2 hours so you must take your time. Take a break every 10 minutes to prevent the clipper from overheating. Clean the blade of all excess hair before putting away.

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Just a Few Grooming Tips

You may want to shave your dog for a number of reasons. Perhaps his long hair makes him uncomfortable on hot summer days or he is going through a period of heavy shedding and you want to alleviate the mess. Before you grab those clippers, here are a few things to consider.

 

  • Start with your dog’s face. Carefully shave long hair between the eyes and ears. Be extremely careful. If the dog is moving around, wait until he calms down. Stay at least 1 inch away from eyes.

  • Raise the dog’s legs. Next on the list is the underarm area. Pull fur and skin taught and shave away from your hand in a smooth motion. Follow by shaving the under-tail area. This is especially helpful in longhaired breeds that tend to get feces stuck in their fur.

  • Talk reassuringly to your dog through out the proccess and reward him when you’re done. Take timeouts as needed. If the shave becomes traumatic for your dog, he will resist even more the next time it needs to be done. This process can take 1-2 hours.

  • Don’t shave a dog too closely in the summer. Dogs depend on their fur for protection from the sun. They can sunburn easily. Keep atleast 1 inch on his coat for protection.

 

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Caring for your Clipper Blades…

  • Do not attempt to operate your clippers without first oiling the blades. Vegetable oil works well.
  • If the clipper isnt working as it should, adjust the voltage screw on the side and loosen the blades.
  • Do not use WD 40 or other similar solvents/scouring agents to clean the clipper or the blades.
  • Blades need to be regularly sharpened to keep a good cutting edge, and they must be constantly oiled during use.
  • Cleaning of the blades and inside of the clipper head should be thoroughly carried out after every clipping session to avoid a build up of hair and dirt. Oil before putting away.
  • Remove all traces of oil and hair with a small stiff brush and wipe the blades clean with a dry clean cloth. You can use a small oil paint brush – the stubby type – This will enable you to remove most of the muck, after which a good “blow” will usually do the rest! Try to avoid a build up of dirt and hair – it makes cleaning easier for next time!
  • When completely free from hair clippings and oil, re oil all working parts within the head of the clipper and likewise to the blades to prevent any occurrence of rust.
  • Remember even the smallest spots of rust can have an adverse effect on the cutting performance of the blades – in some cases making clipping impossible