Policy

We want to insure that your pet and others stays safe. Please read the following salon policy to get an idea of what we require.

Brushing and Combing at Home

Wiry Coats

Wire-coats consist of a harsh, wiry
outercoat (guard hairs), and a soft
protective undercoat. They are easy to maintain between professional grooms.

How Often?
Weekly brushing and combing.

Tools? wire slicker brush, combo comb
and a dematting tool. Brush using medium pressure on your tools.

How? Beginning at the top of the neck, brush and comb with the direction of the hair growth all over the body and legs. Brush
and comb any facial hair.

Double Coats

A double coat consists of two layers. The top coat has longer guard hairs to repel dirt and moisture, while the shorter undercoat is dense and protects the dog from hot and cold temperatures.

How Often?
Daily, longer coats. Every other day, shorter coats

Tools? dog rake, pin brush, combo comb
Brush using medium pressure on your tools

How? Beginning at the top of the neck, use the dog rake from base to tip of coat with an in and out motion. Then move on. Once undercoat has been removed over the entire coat, use the combo comb to check, then
the pin brush to smooth and finish.

Curly Coats

Curly coats can be difficult to maintain. These thick, soft curls grow close to the body and can easily become tangled and
matted.

How Often? Daily brushing and combing.

Tools? wire slicker brush, combo comb and a dematting tool.
Brush and comb using medium pressure on your tools. Do not just surface brush, (brushing only along the top coat) Be sure to
brush and comb from the skin to the tip of the hair.

How? Beginning at the top of the neck, brush and comb with the direction of the hair growth all over the body and legs. Brush and
comb topknot, ears and any facial hair.

Drop Coats

Drop coat refers to dogs with a long and silky flowing single coat. In full coat, these breeds require constant coat care in between professional grooms.

How Often?
Daily brushing and combing.

Tools? pin brush,combo comb and a dematting tool. Brush using medium pressure on your tools. Line brushing is a great option with these coat types. Use a
dematting tool to remove any tangles.

How? Beginning at the top of the neck, hold back the hair above where you wish to brush first. Brush then comb that area, and continue in a methodical manner until all areas of the coat have been brushed out. Continue brushing the head, face and ears.

Smooth & Short Coated 

Smooth and short-coated dogs are generally easy to groom. Their coats are too short to develop matts or tangles. The biggest issue is shedding. 

How Often? Weekly, more often if shedding.

Tools? rubber curry, shedding blade (extras – Easy Groomer, Furminator, combo comb)
Brush using medium pressure on your tools.

How? Beginning at the top of the neck, brush and comb with the direction of the hair growth all over the body and legs.

My Favorite Tools at Home

I really like the Safari brand combs and rakes with rotating teeth. You can find these at Family Farm and Home and various places online. I use these daily on my Collies and Sheltie. 

Artero is another favorite brand of mine. Especially for their slicker brushes with coated bristles and comfortable designed eco friendly handles. 

For Pin brushes I've found I don't exactly have a favorite but the Walmart ones are budget friendly and work great.