Owners of long-haired and curly-haired dogs may choose the Retriever cut. This style involves shaving the fur to about an inch long, while making the face and tail even shorter. This is a popular cut to help keep long-haired dgs cool in warmer climates.
Did you know that shaving the hair from inside of your dog’s ear can help decrease their risk of ear infections by increasing air circulation? If your pet is skittish around the shavers, we’re always ready to help.
Did you know that professional pet grooming includes careful attention to and cleaning of your pet’s mouth and teeth? This can help prevent bad breath and eliminate tartar problems that can eventually lead to periodontal disease.
Dogs have lasted for years and years of course, but evidence of the first domesticated one has actually been found in the 1970s. Fossilized remains of what seems to be a domesticated pet dog was found in Siberia, and dates back 33,000 years.
When cutting dog's nails, you have to watch out for the quick. You can see it in light colored nails, but not on black nails. If you clip the quick, the nail will bleed and you'll hurt your dog.
Your pet will look better and feel better with regular grooming sessions, even if he or she may not be crazy about the process. The grooming removes dead hair and keeps your pet’s skin and coat shiny and healthy.
Keeping your pet's teeth clean is very important, because periodontal diseases can be quite serious and can shorten your pet's life. In between groomer visits, you can brush your pet's teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste specially designed for pets.
Sometimes, your pet will have hair that is so matted and tangled that a clip and brushing will not remove it. In this instance, your pet groomer will tell you that a professional shaving (of the matted area) is necessary.
It is important to groom your dog regularly, and for most owners it is quite helpful to have a professional take care of that at least occasionally. They have tools that can make the job much easier, so they can do it more efficiently and effectively.
Are you considering entering your purebred pet into a competition? There are specific ways different breeds must be cut and styled to perform well in pet shows and an experienced groomer can help to prepare your pet to look its best.
The general appearance of your dog’s coat is an early indicator of health problems. Unusual shedding or shedding patterns, dullness, or a poor appearance should be red flags. Regular grooming makes it easier to identify problems if they develop.
Are you concerned that allowing your cats to bathe themselves after they got into a particular substance could make them sick? Let’s talk about what they got into and whether it’s something that they shouldn’t be licking off their fur.
A dog whose coat is being whitened should never be left alone. This could result in the dog shaking or rubbing the whitening mixtures and bleaches into their eyes, nose or mouth which is painful and could cause problems.
It’s important to remember that people with pet allergies are usually sensitive to the saliva and dander on their pet’s coat, not just their fur. Having them groomed regularly can cut down on the amount of allergens on their coat.
Did you know that dogs cool off, in part, with the help of air circulating in and around their pads? But if hair has grown through the pads, because your dog isn't regularly groomed, it can be difficult for your pet to stay cool on a warm day.
If you've ever held your ear to your dog's chest, you know his or her heart beats pretty fast. Care to guess the range for a healthy resting heart rate in a dog? If you guessed between 60 to 160 beats per minute, you're right. A healthy resting heart rate for an adult human can range from 60 to 100 beats per minute.
A main benefit of professional dog grooming involves parasite control. When your dog’s goat is well groomed, it’s much easier to monitor what’s going on underneath the fun, checking for fleas and other bugs.
The training paths of dog groomers are varied. Some dog groomers attend programs at state-licensed schools that run from two to 18 weeks. Many dog groomers receive their training via apprenticeships under experienced groomers.
Dogs aren't much different than humans when it comes to dental care. They need a good teeth and gum cleaning, too, to ward off dental problems and gum disease. Plaque and tartar buildup and periodontal disease can even usher in heart, kidney and other problems.
Sometimes referred to as a fur explosion, blowing a coat is when a double-coated dog sheds its entire undercoat. This process typically occurs twice a year and can last about two weeks. The amount of fur shed during this time is quite amazing and requires daily grooming to reduce fur balls all over your home.
Did you know your pet’s claws will continue to grow until they make running and even walking uncomfortable? A pet groomer is trained in keeping pet claws at a comfortable length as well as filing the claws so pets don’t regularly snag carpets.
You probably already know dogs and cats are domesticated animals. Care to guess which has been domesticated longer? If you guessed that dogs have been human companions longer, you're right. Dogs and humans began sharing quarters more than 14,000 years ago. Cats came along about 7,000 years ago.
You may have heard that all dogs are color blind, but that's not the case. They do see color, but not as vividly as humans. Instead, they have a keen sense of smell they rely on as much or more than they do on their vision.