Grooming tips

How to Gain Your Dog’s Trust When Brushing Them with Sue Williamson For many dogs and their guardians brushing can be a very difficult activity. There are numerous reasons why this is so. For some dogs, brushing is aversive, and they will try anything to prevent brushing taking place, including biting the brush, running away, growling, etc. This makes maintaining a mat […]

My pet’s moulting is driving me crazy! Shedding is a natural process for our pets to rid themselves of old or damaged hair and replace it with new hair that is suitable for the environment they live in. Why do pets shed or moult? Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter… Changes in temperature and day length “tell” your pet what season it is and

Fleas & Ticks Fleas: how to spot them and how to get rid of them Fleas are tiny blood sucking hitchhikers that can catch a ride on your dog or cat from absolutely anywhere – the park, the woods, your garden… Once they’ve secured a ride back to your home, they not only munch on your pet, but get comfy in your

How to tackle Matts, Knots and Tangles Matted fur is stressful for your pet – it retains their body heat making them itchy and traps dirt next to their skin. What is a matt and how do they form? Matts are dense clumps of knotted hair. They form when single hair strands get caught in each other and tangle. More hairs (both

Stripping Knives: For who and how? Many dogs today are kept purely as pets rather than for the work their breed was originally intended – such as working and hunting, which our wiry haired dogs, mainly found in the Terrier group have been bred over time for. Keeping their coats as nature intended requires certain grooming tools and techniques. What is a

How to clip your pet’s claws Cutting your pet’s claws can be a daunting experience as it can be tricky to know how much to cut off without cutting too much. But keeping your pet’s nails trimmed is essential for both of your comfort. Your pet’s claw has blood vessels known as the ‘quick’. It is important that you do not cut

Cutting & Trimming your pet’s coat Nobody wants a pudding bowl hair cut. We’ve all been there. Using scissors to tidy up your pet’s appearance sounds easy, but creating a professional finish requires the right tools and knowledge! However, making sure your pet looks good and is comfortable is important. For dogs with fast growing coats, keeping hair out of their eyes

Why it’s important to start grooming early and regularly Grooming and handling your pet is essential for maintaining their physical health and wellbeing – becoming accustomed to this as early as possible will make this part of their routines stress free and enjoyable. This is essential for longer-haired pets which will need to be groomed regularly to stay matt-free. Waiting until they

How to groom a nervous dog Whether it’s trimming nails or just trying to brush your nervous dog or cat, maybe they have had a bad experience or perhaps they often get tangles in their coat – no matter how experienced you are or how much effort you put into keeping your pet calm, there are some that simply don’t like to

How to successfully introduce grooming to your new puppy Written by Stephanie Zikmann – Founder of The Holistic Grooming Academy Ltd. Disclaimer: For the purposes of ease of flow, I will be referring to the dog as masculine (he/him). A puppy should be getting positively introduced to handling, brushing and other basic husbandry tasks from a very young age. While still in