Dog Clippers

One area of dog care that many owners shy away from performing themselves is clipping their dog.  For some it is because they feel that their dog is more likely to stay still for a professional dog groomer and are less likely to be frightened, while for others it is because they just don’t know where to begin.

It is best to start clipping your dog when it is a puppy and so, just like dog kennel training, they become used to the procedure at a young age.  First go to a store that sells a good range of dog grooming supplies so that you can be sure to have a good choice of dog clippers.  Choose a set that is as quiet as possible as a loud buzzing noise will be very off putting for your pet.  Then look very carefully into dog clipper blades as the type that will be required will vary depending on the type of coat that your dog has.  A short, wiry coat will need very different blades to a fine, flyaway one.

Do some internet research into what your breed of dog should look like when clipped so that you have some idea of what you are aiming for.  A breeders site would be good for this sort of information.

First brush your dog so that there are no mats or knots in the coat and then start in an inconspicuous area, so that you can get used to the way your new dog grooming clippers work and how much hair they remove.  Remember that practise makes perfect and that any mistakes that you make the first few times will quickly grow out.  If you feel that you would like some help or advice then you could ask someone who cares for dogs professionally.  If your dog goes into doggie day care then the owners might well be prepared to give you tips and advice.

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