Clever Dogs and Crazy People

• Always brush your dog on a table with a rubber mat (at hip height) so that the surface is non-slip

• The coat of your dog must be dry before attempting to brush it; A clean coat can be brushed a dirty coat can not

• After bathing and drying the coat always brush tangles free shortly afterwards rather than when it is wet

• Ensure you always have two hands on your dog while brushing

• Move around your dog instead of moving the dog around you as it will help to keep your dog calmer

• Always handle your dog in a calm, quiet and patient manner when brushing

• Try and stand away from your dog, far enough so you can use your arms freely without feeling cramped or you will find yourself in awkward positions, not too far away that you are reaching for your dog

• On the table your dog will be safe and not fall off they will know instinctively where the edge is but do not leave your dog unattended until they learn to stay and not jump off

• When you brush your dog practice using your whole arm and hand to support your dogs body

• Brush quite firmly and reasonably quickly so your dog will feel confident in what you are doing

• Keep the skin taunt as you brush so it does not pull or hurt your dog, this enables you to brush through wrinkles not over them
• Ensure all holds are gentle, the tighter you hold the more the dog will wriggle.

BRUSHES to use on a smooth coat:
1. Zoom Groom Use on back and sides to remove loose coat
2. Furminator Use on back and sides only to remove shedding coat
3. Flea Comb Use on pants area to thin and through the general coat on the back and sides
by Jill Simpson-Pets by Design