• Best suited for puppies and toy breeds
• Brush with long strokes in the direction of the hair growth
• Features comfortable, tipped pins that will not irritate the dog’s skin
• Perfect for use with Ill Pals grooming comb
• Suggested breeds: Chihuahua, Miniature Dachshund, Papillion, Miniature Pinscher, Pomeranians, Toy Poodle, West Highland Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier
• Perfect for use with Li’l Pals grooming comb

Ill Pals grooming tools are perfect for puppies and toy breeds. The Ill Pals Slicker is designed to gently remove mats, tangles and loose hair from your pets coat. Designed specifically to meet the needs of your little pal!

Li’l Pals Slicker Purple and Green Brush for Dogs, Extra Small

• Best suited for medium to large breeds
• Recommended by professionals
• For best results use with a slicker brush to thoroughly groom breeds with an undercoat.
• Comb in the direction of the hair growth, taking care to use gentle strokes
• Suggested breeds: Afghan, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Spaniels, Collies, Poodles, Retrievers, Rottweiler, Terriers

The Safari Medium Comb helps break up mats and remove tangles. It features a sturdy, comfortable wooden handle and its smooth rounded teeth make it gentle to the skin. For best results use with a slicker brush to thoroughly groom breeds with an undercoat.

Safari Grooming 7-Inch Comb for Dogs, Wood Handle

Do some research on your dog’s breed before planning a training regimen. Some breeds respond differently to training methods, so learning about a specific breed can help both of you be successful during the training process. For example, some breeds respond better when training is mixed with herding activities. Other breeds are more receptive to acrobatic training.

When bringing a new puppy home, plan to keep him on the leash and in your sight for a few days. When you can’t be with him, have a safe place for him to go. This will help you to find your pet’s trouble spots and teach him the house rules.

Try to schedule each training session at roughly the same time each day. You want your dog to get into a pattern where he know’s it’s coming and is excited for it. If your dog is excited for it he’s much more likely to succeed, just as if humans are excited for something they’re more likely to succeed.

A good dog training tip is to not spoil your dog by giving them dinner scraps all the time. The more you spoil your dog, the more you enable bad behavior such as begging. Instead, make treats part of a reward system. When your dog has been good, give them a treat as a reward.

In order to train a well-mannered dog you should aim to begin training your dog in its first four months of life. These first four months are its primitive years of development and growth. If you begin training during this period, you will have a better chance of raising a good dog.

Good training sessions are those in which your dog has expended some of their energy and have a calm demeanor. Find ways to exercise your dog, whether indoors or out so you can deplete some of the energy that makes training erratic. Take a walk with your dog and use the time to plan a small training session when you are finished.

As you begin the dog training process, make sure to reward your pet when they perform desirable behaviors. Although discipline is necessary at times, the more you are able to praise your dog, the better your relationship will be. A good relationship means that your animal will want to follow your directions and the training process will be much easier.

In conclusion, preparing a dog for the special needs service industry, requires not only a special dog and special training techniques, but also a lot of patience and knowledge from the trainer, as well. If you accurately follow the tips and tricks provided in this article, then you should find success with your dog.

Learn more about dog skin care, dog breed info, dog health and other interesting dog info at dogsanddogtraining.com.

• Used and recommended by Veterinarians, Groomers, and Pet Professionals
• Guaranteed to reduce shedding better than any brush, rake or comb
• Designed by a groomer for professional results
• Patented technologies set the standard

By reducing shedding up to 90%, the FURminator® deShedding Tool enables you to share your home with your dog, without surrendering it to his hair. The NEW Long Hair deShedding Tool for Large Dogs is specially designed for dogs that are less than 51-90 pounds with hair that is longer than 2 inches. The long hair stainless steel edge reaches deep beneath your dog’s long topcoat to safely remove undercoat and loose hair, The FURejector button cleans and removes loose hair from the tool with ease.

FURminator Long Hair deShedding Tool for Large Dogs

• Innovative grooming tool for long- and short-haired dogs and cats
• 4-inch stainless-steel edge quickly and easily removes loose undercoat hair
• Decreases shedding up to 90 percent for about 4 to 6 weeks
• Leaves a shiny and healthy topcoat; comfortable, ergonomic grip handle
• Measures 6 by 1 by 4-1/8 inches

The patented FURminator Large deShedding Tool quickly and easily removes (it doesn’t cut) the loose, dead undercoat hair that is the underlying source of shedding – a pet owners #1 complaint – and the allergies and cleanliness problems associated with it. The tools unique stainless steel edge grabs loose undercoat hair and removes it without damaging the pets topcoat. Reduces shedding up to 90%. Guaranteed to reduce shedding better than any brush, comb or rake . Works great on all shedding breeds of dogs and cats, (both long and short-haired). Brings out the pet’s natural oils, leaving a shiny and healthy topcoat. Features a comfortable, ergonomic grip handle.

FURminator Large Yellow deShedding Tool with 4-Inch Edge