Grooming From Puppy to Old Dog

Some of the things which the video go through include clipping puppies, grooming old dogs safely, several different breeds which require different cuts and grooming styles, and even goes over the best way to handle different kinds of toenails, something which many dog owners find very tricky to deal with. The most important aspect of this DVD is that it is so easy to use that even someone who has never groomed a dog before can have a nicely cut and combed dog.

Groom Your Own Dog or Open up a Salon!

You can purchase this DVD through wholesalers like Amazon for around $26.00, though it can also be found in other stores and places like libraries and movie rental places. It’s definitely worth searching for if you own a dog and want to do the grooming yourself or even if you want to learn how to groom dogs and open up your own grooming salon. Regardless of your reason for purchasing this DVD, this one is well worth adding to your library and should be in the collection of any dog owner.

A Good Overview on Dog Grooming

This DVD is as comprehensive as ninety minutes will allow, but of course some things are missing. For example, while you will learn how to do basic trimming and cutting, you won’t be as guided on specific things such as legs, which could be problematic if you own a breed where the leg fur has to be carefully cut and styled. Instead of getting specifics, you will be getting a good overview of what you need to know in order to cut your dog at home and make it look tidy, but certainly not ready for show or anything like that. However, if all you are looking for is information on making your dog look tidy, then this is the DVD for you.

You can find Doggie Cuts at wholesalers such as Amazon for a very reasonable price, considering the amount of information you will be receiving. It is well worth looking into purchasing this video for your library if you own dogs and want to groom your own pets instead of paying someone to do it for you. You can even use this video as a foundation for becoming a groomer yourself; it’s a great beginner’s guide to basic cuts, though it doesn’t go into the same level of detail as many other grooming books and movies.

Related Links

• Doggie Cuts DVD on Amazon.com

Glen of Imaal terriers have a very rough outer coat which is weather proof and needs to be combed with a metal comb or a slicker brush when the dog’s fur is longer. After a cut, you should use a slicker brush because it’s gentle on the dog’s skin. This should be done at least twice a week in order to get any knots out and prevent matting. You also have to wipe your dog’s beard every day to get rid of the dirt accrued from a day of eating and sniffing and getting into things.

Hand Stripping a Glen of Imaal for Show

A few times a year, a Glen of Imaal needs to be hand stripped and plucked in order to maintain the integrity of its coat and its appearance. Show dogs must be hand stripped and plucked, but if you don’t intend to show your dog and you aren’t as finicky about appearances then you can do a thorough cut and trim a few times a year in order to get roughly the same effect. If you’re uncertain about stripping your pet, then you can have a professional groomer do the stripping for you, but be certain that you specify what you want and that the groomer is versed in hand stripping and plucking otherwise you won’t get what you want.

Don’t Bath your Terrier to Often

Glen of Imaals should not be bathed more than once every few months because frequent bathing ruins the weatherproofing effect of the dog’s coat. When you do have to bathe your dog, be certain to use dog shampoo and rinse thoroughly as dried shampoo is an irritant. Finally, make sure to clip your dog’s nails routinely and check his ears for ear wax or other irritants so that his ears stay healthy. You also have to clip the hairs around his ears and bum too so that your dog can more easily stay clean.

Glen of Imaal terriers are very attractive dogs and you can keep this appearance by following a proper grooming routine. Both you and your dog will benefit from taking care of it, and we´re sure that your dog and you will enjoy the bonding time that a grooming creates!

Also Covers Hand Stripping and Plucking

Ultimate Dog Grooming also focuses on hand stripping and plucking which is something which many other books are missing because they tend to focus more on clipping. However, if you want to achieve the traditional grooming appearance for a show, then knowing how to hand pluck and strip your dog is essential and this book becomes an important guide for people who want to work on their ability to do more plucking and stripping.

Good Allround Dog Grooming Guide

If you are looking for a good, all around guide to dog grooming and different coat cuts, then this book should have a special place in your library. It will easily and quickly pay for itself, especially since in wholesale places like Amazon you can find it for under twenty dollars. If you want to groom your own dog, then this is the book for you.

Related Links

• Amazon.com; Ultimate Dog Grooming

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The Rat Terrier a very fine coat and it’s a single layer coat to boot with no extra hair or tufts to groom. They are very susceptible to the cold therefore, so many people dress their dogs, not to be cute, but simply to let them survive a cold day. Rat terriers are also clean dogs by nature, so they rarely roll in anything too gross which needs to be cleaned off. The coat of a rat terrier needs to only be brushed with a rubber brush or a stiff bristle brush very occasionally; generally it’s best to brush them after they have had a bath which means you’ll probably only be brushing your dog a couple of times a year. Overbathing and overgrooming can lead to skin problems such as mange, so unless the dog is filthy, it’s best to leave it alone.

A Healthy Rat Terrier Coat

Rat terriers are also susceptible to skin allergies from coat products such as colognes and many flea products, so if you want to maintain your dog’s glossy coat, you should talk to your vet about what to use and what not to use. Some people find that using a small amount of olive oil every once in a while is sufficient for keeping their dog’s coat healthy and glossy, but don’t use too much or the coat will become oily.

What should be done routinely is nail clippings so that your dog stays comfortable while walking around and you should check your dog’s ears for things like earwax and mites, especially if your pet spends a lot of time outside. You can also brush your dog’s teeth daily or at least every other day in order to remove tartar build up before it turns into plaque and worse problems.

Rat Terrier = A Low Maintenance Dog

Rat Terriers are extremely low maintenance dogs as far as grooming goes and this makes them very desirable as pets because you don’t have to spend a lot of time caring for their coats. In fact, it’s advisable to spend little time grooming because overgrooming can damage your dog’s skin and hair with ease. Rat terriers also prefer to be clean, so they’ll largely manage themselves.