Start with the undercoat to remove loose hair and tease out tangles and then work your way out to the top coat. For short-haired double coated dogs, use a pin or slicker brush to brush their undercoat outwards from the skin to remove tangles.Then brush their top coat in the direction that it grows.
How do you brush a double coated dog?
Double Coat & Long Coat When brushing a double coat, it is best to begin brushing the undercoat first using a slicker brush. Longer double coats may require an undercoat rake to ensure the brush reaches the dog's skin and can get through any tangles. For heavier tangles, an undercoat dematting comb can be used.
How often should you brush a double coat?
We recommend visiting The Pet Retreat every 6 – 8 weeks with a double coated dog. In the meantime you'll also need to maintain a strict home grooming regime to keep your dog's hair mat free and healthy. To prevent matts and tangles, you should try to brush your dog at least two or three times a week.
What kind of brush do you use for a double coated dog?
A slicker brush, bristle and pin combo brush, deshedding tool, and undercoat rake are all popular tools for maintaining a dog's double coat between visits to the groomer, and you'll likely want to use more than one to maintain your pet's coat.
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