How can I take care of my dog in between groomings?
Your pet should be brushed especially if he has long hair every day. If your dog has a short coat, it helps to brush him 2 to 3 times a week, even if he doesn’t like it. Be firm with your dog. If she cries, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re hurting her – it’s often an easy way out for her so you will stop the grooming. Brushing is essential to keeping your dog’s coat healthy and glowing because it eliminates mats and tangles, removes dead hair and dirt and also distributes natural oils to help promote a healthy skin tone. Not keeping up with your pet’s home grooming results in having to de-mat him or shave him down. De-matting is a very unpleasant process for your dog and is unnecessary if proper steps are taken to keep him from becoming matted. Do not give your dog a bath without drying and combing him thoroughly and completely. A bath without a brush-out results in tangles and mats. Be firm with your dog and let him know you are Alfa (the leader) and that it is unacceptable to bite
