01 Grooming / 02 Enrichment / 03 Best things bought / 04 Walks
As we reach Tallie’s first birthday, I am writing a series of articles that summarise what I have learned and what I continue to do for her to have the best life possible. If you find any information useful, please add a comment at the bottom…
This is my preferred equipment for keeping Tallie washed and brushed without mats.
I’ve tried brushing Tallie when she is lying down, with a standard brush, but I am using the following equipment to keep her mat-free and brushed and trimmed all over.
This was a useful reminder from our first groomer:
A brush is simply the best to avoid pulling. I then use the comb to check it has worked with no mats.
Simple comb:
Simple brush:
The trimming shears and curved scissors from this set:
This video to help with brushing
https://youtu.be/uCLIoNaQaL8?si=8_Y19XVIPZJ0hfto
I need this stand to keep Tallie standing up, and she is very accepting as it is the same for when she goes to the groomers.
The following for washing and drying before the brushing.
If you follow the video, this is added after the initial drying.
And the following for getting rid if mats although I am hoping in future that weekly brushing will avoid them altogether.
And this is the end result – supersoft soft and lovely smelling:
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