Mrs Salvati When should the groomer brush the pet Before the bath removes any unwanted hair and mats knots After the bath makes hair neat and fluffy and removes unwanted hair and mats ID: 569896
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Brushing
Mrs. SalvatiSlide2
When should the groomer brush the pet?
Before the bath – removes any unwanted hair and mats (knots)
After the bath – makes hair neat and fluffy and removes unwanted hair and mats
When should the owner brush their pet? Depending on hair coat – Daily – every couple of daysSlide3
Goal
Brush dog so that all hair appears neat, fluffy and there are no mats.Slide4
Check for fleas
Use flea comb – Comb through hair with flea comb, evaluate hair for fleas or flea dirt (poop)
Part hair with fingers and look for fleas or flea dirt (looks like pepper)
Fleas tend to congregate behind ears, belly, rump areaSlide5
Evaluate the coat – determine type and condition
Feel for mats and extra thickness in coat
Choose the best brush for the coat type you are working with, including if coat is shaved down.
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Holding the brush
Hold the handle
Keep wrist flexible
Use the entire pad of the brushIt’s a pat and pull motionDo NOT cause Brush Burn – irritation to skin caused by brushing the skin, using to much force or using incorrect brushSlide7
All coats except smooth –
Line Brush
Start with legs and work your way up
Create a line with one hand, brush below the line completely around the leg. Do not move up until brush runs through without any resistance.Continue up the body using a systemClean out brush as it gets hair in it
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Smooth Coat
Use Curry comb
Brush in circles and then straight lines
Use a system, start at top working your wayDown so that you do not miss any areas.Slide9
Name: ______________________
Brushing QuestionsWhen should you brush the dog? ___________________________What is the goal of brushing? ______________________________
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What is flea dirt and what does it look like? _______________________________________________________
What is the motion when you are brushing? __________________
What is Line brushing? ___________________________________
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Name: ________________
Dog#1
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Zita_________ Dog#4 - _______Jake_______ Coat type _____________ Coat type - ____________
Best Brush to use ______________ Best Brush - ___________
Dog#2
_____Sparky_____________
Coat type ______________
Best brush to use ____________ Dog#5
- __Bippity Boppity
Boopus
Dog #3
_____Cooper___________ Coat type - ________________
Coat type
__________________ Best Brush to use - ___________
Best brush to use ____________