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Dog grooming is an essential part of a dog's overall health and hygiene. Regular grooming can prevent skin irritations, matting, and other health issues. When dogs are comfortable with grooming procedures, it becomes easier for owners to maintain their dog's health and wellbeing. Dog desensitisation is not only important for the dog's comfort and wellbeing, but it also helps build a stronger bond between...

If you're wondering, 'How often should I wash my smooth coated dog?' or 'How often do they cast?' then keep reading our how to guide on grooming and caring for a smooth coated dog breed.

If you have a curly-coated dog, it's important to know how best to maintain their coat at home in between grooms. While the majority of these dogs are low shedders, they require a lot of maintenance to keep their coats looking their best.  Here is our handy guide to how you should groom your curly-coated dog at home. 

How and why you good coat maintenance is important for your double coated dog Double-coated dogs have two layers of fur: a rough topcoat and a soft undercoat. These two coats grow at different rates to one another and to different lengths. The soft undercoat is shorter and grows much faster than the topcoat. The undercoat sheds and is usually released twice a year. The...

How to Groom a Puppy So you’re the proud and lucky owner of a gorgeous new puppy and you’re probably wondering where to begin when it comes to puppy grooming. With a puppy everything is new, so it’s important to be very gentle with their grooming and bathing. However, starting grooming early will get your new pup used to the process and sensations, leading...