28.2.22
Our Top 5 Tips on How to Groom Your Dog at Home
As Our Founder and Natural Animal Nutritionist, Rachael, knows firsthand, one of the more challenging aspects of owning a Groodle is managing their coat. As gorgeous as it looks, a Groodle’s thick, curly coat can quickly become high-maintenance without the right grooming routine. Between matting, knots and keeping their coat healthy and comfortable, grooming can feel like a full-time job. Over the years, Rachael has learnt a few practical tips to make the grooming process easier, quicker and far less stressful – for both dog and owner. Here are five of her go-to grooming tips that have helped her manage her Groodle’s coat and will hopefully help you too.
1. Use treats, lots of treats
From an early age, you should teach your puppy or dog that grooming is a pleasant experience and reinforce this throughout their life. Use treats to reward calm behaviour whenever they are being touched and brushed.
Houndztooth’s all-natural training treats are 100% Australian-made and sourced, and they make the perfect rewards when grooming your dog at home.
Training Treats Ocean Trout
$12
Our all natural Ocean Trout Training Treats are a healthy, high reward and bite-size treat perfect for training and rewarding (and great as toy stuffers too!).
Australian made and sourced, our all natural & freeze dried raw suitable for dogs and puppies of all sizes. A high reward and high protein treat, containing no artificial flavours, preservatives or colours.
Made from 100% Australian ocean trout, chia seed, salmon, apple, flaxseed & rosemary.
Our Training Treats are perfectly sized to easily reward your dog when training.
At Houndztooth we believe that dogs are more than just pets, they’re part of the family. Our dogs deserve only the best and that is the reason we have created our 100% natural Training Treats. A healthy and nutritious treat that your dog will love. Sourced from 100% natural Australian ingredients to promote your dog’s overall health and wellbeing.
Training Treats Lamb
$12
Our all natural lamb Training Treats are a healthy, high reward and bite-size treat perfect for training and rewarding (and great as toy stuffers too!).
Australian made and sourced, our all natural & freeze dried raw suitable for dogs and puppies of all sizes. A high reward and single protein treat, containing no artificial flavours, preservatives or colours.
Made from 100% Australian lamb, sweet potato & rosemary.
Our Training Treats are perfectly sized to easily reward your dog when training.
At Houndztooth we believe that dogs are more than just pets, they’re part of the family. Our dogs deserve only the best and that is the reason we have created our 100% natural Training Treats. A healthy and nutritious treat that your dog will love. Sourced from 100% natural Australian ingredients to promote your dog’s overall health and wellbeing.
Training Treats Beef
$12
Our all natural Beef Training Treats are a healthy, high reward and bite-size treat perfect for training and rewarding (and great as toy stuffers too!).
Australian made and sourced, our all natural & freeze dried raw suitable for dogs and puppies of all sizes. A high reward and single protein treat, containing no artificial flavours, preservatives or colours.
Made from 100% Australian beef heart, sweet potato, chia seed, kale & rosemary.
Our Training Treats are perfectly sized to easily reward your dog when training.
At Houndztooth we believe that dogs are more than just pets, they’re part of the family. Our dogs deserve only the best and that is the reason we have created our 100% natural Training Treats. A healthy and nutritious treat that your dog will love. Sourced from 100% natural Australian ingredients to promote your dog’s overall health and wellbeing.
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2. Use a conditioning spray
Like one of Houndztooth’s goat milk-based Conditioning Spray and Deodoriser or No Knots Detangler.
These sprays offer many benefits;
- Conditions the coat and skin, and helps maintain optimal shine
- It helps combs and brushes slide easily through the hair to detangle knots, and mats and remove loose hair
- Minimises hair breakage
- Reduces tugging and pulling, which makes the experience a lot more pleasant for your dog
- Leave-in so no need to rinse out
- Can be used on dry and wet coats
- Smells fantastic
Hugo’s Blend No.1 Value Pack Shampoo and Conditioning & Deodoriser Spray
$62.5
Hugo’s blend grooming collection is specifically formulated using only the highest quality naturally-derived ingredients. The low-irritant blend harnesses the power of Australian Banksia and virgin coconut oil to moisturise and nourish your dog’s delicate skin and coat. Refreshing lemon myrtle and peppermint essential oils clean and condition for optimal coat health and shine.
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The Value Duo Pack:
1 x Hugo’s Blend No.1 Dog Shampoo 500ml
1 x Hugo’s Blend No.1 Conditioning & Deodoriser Spray 250ml.
3. Groom, your dog BEFORE bathing them
Brushing your dog before washing them, allows you to remove loose hair and deal with any mats or tangles, which are often hard to remove when wet. Remember, mats form when loose hair gets tangled, so you want to remove as much loose hair as possible when grooming. Be sure to brush them again after they are bathed and dry ( don’t brush when wet, as brushes can pull at the wet hair and skin).
4. Teach them to stand on a table or bench for grooming
This will make grooming a lot more comfortable for you as you do not have to bend down constantly. It also makes it a lot easier to reach areas like your dog’s beard, stomach, armpits and skirt. The table needs to be stable and support their body weight, and depending on the table surface, you may need to put a non-slip mat on top. Never place a puppy on a table elevated off the ground unless you have someone to hold them, and don’t leave any dog unattended on a table. Large dogs are still best groomed on the floor if you don’t have a large table or they are uncomfortable standing on an elevated surface.
5. Invest in the right tools
Using the right grooming tools can make an incredible difference to your grooming experience. There are many breeds of dogs and varying coat types that require different brushes and care. Research your breed to find out what professional groomers recommend for your dog. For Rachael’s Groodle, she recommends a slicker brush, and a metal butter comb.