At-Home Grooming Guide

The At-Home Grooming Guide

A calm, 15-minute routine using the tools in your kit. Go slowly, reward often, and stop if your dog is stressed — short, positive sessions build trust.

Before you start

• Pick a quiet time after a walk, when your dog is relaxed.
• Have treats ready. Reward calm behavior throughout.
• Use a non-slip surface (a towel or bath mat).

The 15-minute routine

1. Brush (5 min) — slicker brush: brush in the direction of hair growth with light, short strokes. Work section by section: back, sides, chest, legs, tail. Never press the pins hard into the skin.
2. Comb through (3 min) — steel comb: comb the same sections to catch any tangles the brush missed. If the comb snags, go back to the brush.
3. Details (2 min) — fine-tooth comb: gently comb the face, around the ears and the paws.
4. Tidy (2 min) — scissors: trim long hair between paw pads and around the feet. Keep the scissor tips pointed away from your dog and trim only hair you can see clearly.
5. Nails (3 min) — clipper: trim only the tip of each nail, below the quick (the pink area inside light-colored nails). For dark nails, take tiny slices. If unsure, trim less and more often.

Teeth & bath

• Teeth: use the double-ended toothbrush with a dog toothpaste (never human toothpaste) 2–3 times per week.
• Bath: use the rubber brush with a dog shampoo to work lather into the coat and loosen shed hair. Rinse well and brush once dry.

How often?

• Short coats: brush 1–2× per week.
• Medium & double coats: brush 3–4× per week, daily during shedding season.
• Nails: every 2–4 weeks, or when you hear them click on the floor.

This guide is general grooming advice, not veterinary advice. For skin, ear or nail problems, consult your vet.

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