How to Groom a Smooth coated dog - dog grooming demonstration
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Learn #howtogroomasmoothcoated dog the expert way in this exclusive video demonstration from European Champion dog groomer Jitka Krizova. She reveals tricks of the trade when it comes to grooming a smooth-haired dog, demonstrating her prize-winning techniques and advising on the best products and equipment to groom a smooth dog coat. Her model is Sasha the Staffordshire Bull Terrier - but the same techniques work just as well with other smooth haired dog breeds including Whippets, Great Danes, Dalmatians and Boxers. This is Sasha, a nine year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier - a typical smooth haired dog.
And she’s about to have a grooming makeover in the hands of a real expert.
Smooth haired dogs are quite low maintenance. Other breeds with coats like Sasha’s include Whippets, Great Danes, Dalmatians and Boxers so the grooming techniques are very similar.
Smooth haired coat is very short close to the body and sheds constantly.
When bathing your dog take care to avoid getting water in their ears or up their nose. The temperature should be lukewarm and if you’re using a shower attachment keep the force of the spray gentle.
Jitka is using a good quality de-shedding shampoo . This uses natural ingredients to moisturise the coat and strengthen the hair shafts to help reduce shedding.
Pay close attention to the dog’s feet, back end and face. Sasha is enjoying herself.
After a good rinse Jitka uses a good quality de-shedding conditioner. This helps to reduce any excessive shedding by releasing hair from the undercoat during the bath.
Drying your dog can be time consuming so it’s worth investing in a super absorbent towel.
Then it’s time to give your dog a good brush. While smooth coated dogs don’t need to be brushed every day, try and do it as often as you can.
When the coat is dry, you can use massage glove to remove excess hair and give the coat extra shine.
Brushing not only stimulates the skin to produce vital protective oils it’s also a great way to bond with your dog.
Instead of a glove you can use a rubber brush. The purpose of the rubber is it grips the hair and gives the coat extra shine.
Your dog will enjoy the sensation of being brushed - it has the same effect as it does on us when we have a good scratch in the morning.
If the dog is shedding excessively, we can use the Furminator.
The Furminator is the perfect grooming tool for use at home and in between grooming sessions. It’s easy to use and works well at removing your dog’s undercoat.