5 Grooming Tools You Can’t Live Without
November 29, 2011 
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Dog Grooming
5 Grooming Tools You Cant Live Without
Article by Cliff Bayliss
Although the grooming tools that you use will be reflective of the dog breed that you have, I have found that there are a number of grooming tools that every dog owner should have, which will make grooming your dog much easier.
Number 5: A Dremel Tool
When I first found out that you could use a dremel with a sanding attachment to trim a dog’s nails, I was a bit sceptical. One, I thought it would be a bit of a nuisance to constantly pull out the dremel tool for this job. Two, I thought it would be much more expensive to constantly replace the disks and three, I thought there was no way my dog would allow it.Even still, I tried the dremel tool on my dog and while he didn’t enjoy it at first, he quickly grew to accept it. Personally, I found the dremel tool to be a dream and it made nail trimming go much faster and smoother. In addition, I never had to worry about cutting the quick and making the nail bleed since it would cauterize the quick immediately.So, for ease of use and the ability to create a nice finish on your dog’s nail, the dremel tool is definitely a must have tool that any pet groomer can’t live without.
Number 4: Furminator
This is a tool that you can live without if you have a dog without an undercoat, however, if you don’t, then this is really a tool that you should have. The furminator is a tool that looks very similar to an undercoat rake and its complete function is simply to strip away the dead hair that is found in the undercoat.While there have been a number of sceptics concerning the Furminator, the tool really does cut down on the amount of shed hair in your home if you use it properly and often. My only word of advice with this tool is to use it outside or in a room where the hair can be swept up easily because it does remove a lot of hair.
Number 3: Straight Shears
If you have a dog with a shorter coat, you probably won’t need straight shears at all, however, if your dog has any type of length to his or her coat, then these can be a lifesaver from time to time. I always recommend having a pair in the house to tackle anything that gets in to the coat and mats it to the point that it cannot be worked out with a comb. This will help prevent your dog from feeling pain and you can easily snip out the hair. In addition, it is perfect for tidying up the look of your dog around his head and trimming hair between his paw pads to prevent him from being uncomfortable.With straight shears, make sure that you always choose a pair that is designed for hair and make sure that you don’t use them for anything else. Also, for safety, try to purchase a pair that has a blunted end or a rounded end to prevent poking your dog.
Number 2: Ear Cleansers
While it isn’t exactly a tool, it is something that you should have in your dog grooming kit for a number of reasons. One, ear cleansers will help with cleaning on a regular basis. They are designed to help break down the dirt and they allow the debris to be soaked up much easier. Two, ear cleaners often have a drying agent in it. This will keep your dog’s ears from getting infections and will cut down on the amount of moisture in them. Lastly, ear cleansers often contain a small amount of medication, which is also beneficial to staving off ear infections.When it comes to grooming tools I can’t live without, this is definitely in the top 5, especially when I am grooming dogs with long, hanging ears.
Number 1: Dog Brush
It may have been obvious, but a good quality dog brush is something that everyone should have in their grooming supplies and I even recommend that you have two or three of them. The reason for this is to meet all of the grooming needs of your coat type. The more brushes, the better the finish and the more likely your dog’s coat will be cared for. The better your dog’s coat is cared for, the healthier it will be and will look.
And there are five tools that every dog groomer can’t live without.
Happy Grooming!
Cliff Bayliss is a Dog Owner and Dog Lover.
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