Brushes and Combs?

Brush, comb, matt breaker and finishing spray we use at Fresh Paws Spa a mobile dog groomer

Why should I brush or comb when I have a dog groomer?

You are probably wondering why a mobile dog groomer is even writing about this topic. You are thinking the groomer can use a brush and a comb when your pup gets groomed but, it’s important for you to brush and/or comb your pup between grooms.

One of the top reasons, the bonding experience with your pup. Of course, the other important reasons are removing the dead hair, finding unwanted parasites, stimulates the surface of the skin, gets rid of dead and dry skin, distributes natural oils for a clean and healthy coat, and helps you know your pup’s body. You should brush your pup every couple of days no matter the length of his coat.

Confused on what brushes to use?

There are many different kinds of brushes out there in the market. My favorite go to brush is the slicker brush it can be used on many dog coats.

Below dog coat types:

Short and Medium coats

Raina, German Shepherd being groomed at Fresh Paws Spa a mobile dog groomer

• German Shepherds

• Pugs

• Labrador Retrievers

• Corgis

Long Double coats

Gunny, Field Golden Retriever groomed at Fresh Paws Spa a mobile dog groomer

• Border Collies

• Golden Retrievers

• Pomeranians

• Australian Shepherds

Curly and Wavy Coats

Colby Jack, Mini Goldendoodle groomed at Fresh Paws Spa mobile dog groomer

• Goldendoodles

• Poodles

• Bichon Frises

• Havanese

Straight Coats

Jackson, Yorkshire terrier groomed at Fresh Paws Spa a mobile dog groomer

• Yorkshire Terriers

• Shih Tzus

• Miniature Schnauzers

Short, Smooth coats you will want to use a rubber brush, of course you can also use a slicker brush but can hurt their skin, be careful

Duke, smooth coated Dachshund being groomed at Fresh Paws Spa a mobile dog groomer

• Bulldogs

• Boxers

• Dachshunds (smooth coat)

How combs can help you between grooms

Brushing helps the top coat and combing gets down to the skin of your pup. The comb will lead to healthy skin and you can pull off any parasites that might be there. You can see if your pup has any matts. Do not try and get the matt out with a comb, this can hurt your pup. Done in the right way you can remove the mat with a slicker brush. If the mat is close to the skin, never try and cut with scissors. Using scissors at home is very dangerous as it’s very easy to cut the skin underneath the matt. Use a matt breaker comb.

Guideline on how to brush your pup

• Find a safe quiet place.

• Let you pup sniff the brush or comb first.

• Brush in the same order every time.

• Brush down and out, away from your pup’s skin.

• Always brush in the direction the coat grows.

• Pups do not like to be brushed backwards.

• Be patient with your pup and give them breaks if necessary.

• Take your comb thru your pup’s coat to make sure there are no mats and stimulate the skin.

We want to set you up for success.

Fresh Paws Spa wants your pup’s coat to be healthy and beautiful. At your next groom, we can show you how to brush your pup’s coat. We carry brushes, combs, dematting tools and finishing sprays. These items will be available to purchase, so your pup’s coat will be in tip top condition between grooms.