[header] How to groom a longhair dog [title] Get your materials ready. [step] A while before you begin the grooming process, you need to stock up on brushes, combs, clippers, shampoos, and conditioners. [substeps] For brushes, bristle brushes can be used on all coat types.
[header] How to groom a longhair dog [title] Get your materials ready. [step] A while before you begin the grooming process, you need to stock up on brushes, combs, clippers, shampoos, and conditioners. [substeps] For brushes, bristle brushes can be used on all coat types.
Choose handle-less bristle brushes, and a comb with rough bristles for a sleek, proper coat. For human hair: clean the bristles with soap and water, or soak them in water and wipe them off with a towel. Hair wire combs are ideal for longhair with bristle areas. These combs are porous and will not push dirt back into your coat. In general, the longer the coat the more widely spaced and longer the bristles should be. Wire-tipped brushes without rubber ends are also a good choice for dogs with long, coarse, or curly coats. Use rubber gloves if you're going to be brushing your longhair. For combs, only use medium to high rollers.