Dog brushes - Dog grooming brushes

Needless to say, you want your pooch to look and feel its best at all times and the good news is you don't need deep pockets to achieve this. You also don't need to visit any dog groomers in order to get this done.

Incidentally, most dog owners don't realize that all it takes to turn your neighbors green with envy when you take your pooch for a stroll is regular grooming. Being a dog owner myself I know about some very basic questions that nag all dog owners all the time. Things like:

· How to get rid of the-not-so-pleasant 'doggy' smell?

· How to deal with shedding and the 'hair all over' state of my house?

· How to handle my dog during the grooming session?

· Which Tools, Equipment and Supplies should you use for Dog Grooming?

Different dog grooming tools have specific functions or jobs to perform. As professional dog groomers know, formation of mats and tangles is a very common problem in many dogs. Mats and tangles can actually mean big trouble for any dog owner. So the best way to prevent tangles is to stop them from forming in the first place.

And doing this is pretty simple: just comb and/or brush your dog regularly. If and when you see any mats and tangles forming, use a detangle solution and comb with a medium-toothed comb. The other important grooming activity that every dog parent has to do regularly is also one of the simplest - Brushing.

So, lets talk a little bit about dog brushes. Now there are at least six different types of dog brushes available in the market, each having a different and specific function. Lets talk about each one just a second.

· Brush, Large Pin - this brush is commonly used for regular brushing of long-coated large dogs.

· Brush, Small Brush - this type of brush is used for brushing long-coated small dogs.

· Brush, Rubber Curry - this brush is designed for use on short-coated dogs.

· Brush, Slicker Brushes - this brush is used for nearly every breed of dog to release dirt and pull loose hair form the dog's coat.

· Brush, Bristle Brush (soft, medium, and stiff) - these brushes are sued on different short-coated breeds, for regular brushing and to remove the undercoat of certain long-coated breeds.

· Brush, FURminator - Shedding Rake - this brush works great for removing the undercoat of long-coated breeds and also helps in getting rid of mats in the undercoat.

Most people think that dog grooming means brushing ONLY however, grooming also includes bathing, cleaning eyes and ears, clipping nails, cleaning teeth, clipping hair etc. besides brushing. Nevertheless, brushing does form an important and integral part of grooming.

Remember, you can't pick up just any old brush and start brushing to get the best results possible. Mind you, only by choosing the correct brush and knowing the correct technique of brushing can you hope to accomplish the benefits of brushing your dog or puppy to make it look its absolute best possible.

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