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Why you prefer to go to
professional dog groomers and pay high fees for your dog grooming. You can
even groom your dog at home , yes really You can do much of the grooming
yourself at home and save money at the same time.
This article will let you know all necessary tools that you need for your
dog grooming at home.
Dog grooming Hair scissors
Thinning scissors
Dog clippers
Dog/cat toe nail clippers
Dog Nose scissors
Dental scaler
Dog hair pulling forceps
Dog Tweezers
Brush and Comb
Dog grooming scissors:
Most important tools for dog grooming. Dog
grooming scissors are usually long blade scissors having 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5"
sizes. Scissors are both straight as well as curved. Common size is 8.5".
Available in mirror polished, satin and titanium coated finish. These days
titanium coated shears are very common because these are not only beautiful,
but these shears have long lasting sharpness. Curved shears let you cut
corners - literally. They are real time-savers. And, considering that most
scissoring is supposed to achieve round or curved surfaces, it seems only
natural to use curved shears on dogs ranging from Bichons to Bouviers. Gain
experience with these shears by rounding off feet, topknots and tails.
Experiment with them in reverse to create angulation above the hock joint.
You might even use them to create the arch on some Terriers' eyebrows. Many
groomers who have had difficulty shaping round and curved edges seem to have
more success when they are using curved shears. Now come to Filipino
shears ,these scissors have wider blade than other grooming scissors. These
are excellent for cutting bulk hairs. These scissors feature superb
smoothness and sharpness.
Thinning scissors:
If your dog has very thick coat of hairs we recommend you to use
thinning scissors. Thinning scissors are choice of groomers in hot
weather because thinning scissors thin out the heavy coats of hairs giving
dogs a cool feel. Thinning shears, in various lengths and styles,
constitute "the shears of the '90s" - and they are a necessary part of any
groomer's collection. Thinning shears with a 28-teeth blade (or finer) are
excellent for finish work and blending. They give coats a soft-edged
appearance and produce Schnauzer and Terrier furnishings that look natural.
Used to thin over scissored Lhasas and similar breeds with silky, flowing
coats, these shears blend in and remove blunt ends. Thinning shears give
breeds such as Scotties and Westies a hand-stripped look. They also give
trimmed ears and bangs a natural, smooth appearance. They even thin out
heavy coats and help to prevent matting in breeds such as Cockers, Afghans,
etc,
Nose scissors:
Yes nose is also very important to be cleaned while grooming your dog. Use
good pair of nose scissors to remove longer
hairs from nose of dogs. These scissors has blunt end , so they won't
disturb your dogs. Don't use pointed scissors for removing nose hairs.
Brush and Comb
You need to brush and comb away the dead hairs before bathing your pet as
water creates tight matts in the loose hairs. Pets with long coat require
brushing almost daily, depending on the condition of its coat. If you
exercise your dog in the garden, it is likely to get tangles in its hair.
You need to comb out its tangles immediately after exercise to avoid the
tangles becoming mats. Brush your pet from top to bottom. Use the right
brush for your pet's coat. Get advice from the pet shop if you,re unsure.
Dog clippers
purchase a set of professional dog clippers. Hair clippers for humans will
not stand up to the rigors of dog grooming and should not be used. A good
set of clippers can cost up to $200.00. Although the initial expense is
large, the clippers will pay for themselves quickly. Make sure the animal is
completely dry before using the clippers. If you wish to give your dogs
specialty cuts like a poodle or a cocker cut, you should follow the
directions that come with the clippers. You can also get books that have
diagrams on giving special cuts. The clippers come with attachments that cut
hair to the desired length for whatever effect you are trying to achieve.
Dog toe nail clippers
Dog nail clippers have 3 shapes. Guillontoin
style used for removing and trimming toe nails of medium size and larger
breeds. Scissors style clipper is usually used for cat nails. Plier style
dog nail clippers are used to trim nails of smaller dogs. Plier style is
more common among professional groomers. Care should be exercised with the
toe nail clippers as if you cut the nails too short you will nick the vein
that runs part way down the nail.
Dog hair pulling forceps and tweezers:
Hair pullers are fundamental tools for good grooming. Allow groomers to
remove excess hair from the ear canal and reduce the risk of infections.
Also used for removing ticks from pet hairs. Forceps come in curved and
straight blades, having locked and unlocked handles.
Forceps with polyethylene dipping handles are more commonly used these
days because of firm grip and easy working.
Dental scaler
Yes dogs have also plaque problems. You can use
Dental scaler, for removing plaque and cleaning teeth of pets.If you are
unable to see plaque, then can use dental mirror as well.
You can touch up the grooming every two or three weeks. That way, the
general grooming will not be as time consuming as it could be. Depending on
how quickly your dog's hair grows, you will need to groom him every month
and a half to two months, or more frequently.
Groom your pet well and enjoy its good looks and companionship !
This article is submitted by Venus
Worldwide, Leading manufacturer and exporters of quality Beauty Tools,
Pet grooming products, barber scissors, manicure products, skin care and
facial tools.
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