Brushing
How to Brush
Some dogs require consistent brushing to prevent matting. Dogs with longer length on their coats tend to mat faster. This picture shows the areas that mat quickest and therefore should be focused on in order.
Pink- PRIORITY- Brush first
Yellow- Medium Priority: Brush next
Blue- Low priority: Brush last
Brush down to the roots with a slicker brush and then check with a comb every day.
Using the proper brush, comb, and technique will help prevent matting on your dog which leads to pain, prevents proper temperature regulation, and can become a medical concern quicky.
Brushes to Use
Please note: If a comb cannot easily go through your dog’s coat, it is considered matted. The best way to prevent this is by brushing consistently and removing tangles before they become matting.
Removing mats and tangles with scissors at home is extremely dangerous because it is very easy to cut your dog’s skin. Please do not attempt to cut out matting. Allow your groomer to remove the mats with the proper tools.
Poodles and mixes (including doodles), Malteses, Shih Tzus, Yorkies, Bichons, etc.
Brushes to use
Slicker brush & Greyhound comb
Labrador, Pitbull, Boxer, Pug, etc.
Brushes to use
Rubber curry brush, Furminator, Slicker brush, Undercoat rake
Husky, Australian Shepherd, German Shepherd, etc.
Brushes to use
Slicker brush, Greyhound comb, Undercoat rake, Coat King
