Trimming is best left to the professionals, but we include tips below.  It is important to bathe your dog before trimming their hair unless there are mats in their coat that need to be shaved or cut out.

Your dog’s hair type and activity level determine how often you should bathe him. An overly bathed dog’s skin will become dry and deprived of natural oils. Dogs with smooth coats and in between regular baths can benefit from grooming wipes.

What does the typical grooming schedule look like for a dog? That is very breed specific, but for example, a Poodle or a Yorkie might need a bath every 3-4 weeks and get a hair cut every 5-8 weeks.

Make sure you are using a pet shampoo that is paraben, dye, and sulfate-free. Do not use human shampoo, the PH levels are different and it may not be as gentle. Tearless pet shampoo is good for around the face area so it doesn’t burn the skin or eyes.

Brushing your dog daily is ideal, but even 3X a week is a huge help for upkeep in between professional dog grooming’s. It is ok to break up brushing throughout the day if it’s easier for you.

Try to make it a good bonding experience by using treats, toys, or chews before and during the process. A slicker brush AND comb is the combo you need for the best results. The brush gets the top layer, the comb gets the under layer and is actually what is doing the de-matting.