Grooming Tools Needed at Home to Keep the Coat Tangle Free
- Lori
- Oct 17, 2018
- 4 min read
There are many tools that can be used at home, for in between professional grooming. I am asked a lot which type of tool is best for at home use. One of the most important parts of at home grooming is keeping the coat manageable and free from tangles. With some breeds this can be a real challenge. It is important to brush your dog regularly in between grooming sessions. This is good for the hair and skin as well. Brushing your dog at home does make the dog groomer and pets grooming session go much smoother. It also removes dead skin cells. lose hair and activates oil glands in the skin to help the coat stay shiny and healthy.
One of the most popular questions is which brush to use at home to keep your dog from being matted. There are many different types of brushes you can use for this. All brushes serve their purpose but one stands out from the rest when it comes to keeping your pets hair free of tangles and matts. You need a slicker brush for this and no other brush can match the ability of a slicker brush to keep our pets hair in good shape. There are many different kinds of slicker brushes as well. The mistake most people make buying slicker brushes is getting x-soft or soft bristles. this will not work in keeping matts out. You need a medium to firm bristle slicker brush for this. I will show you the best ones to buy.
$4.99 - Millers Forge Unbreakable Pet Slicker Brush. This is a great brush to get out undercoat, keep hair organized and matt free, to use for regular brushing. It features a durable design with medium bristle strength. This is the best slicker brush out there in my opinion. this brush is well designed and made durable.For normal at home brushing this brush will last a lifetime.
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$8.82 - Paw Brothers Universal Pet Slicker Brush with coated pins. This is a good brush to use for at home grooming. It has a curved handle for easy to hold use and to reach hard to reach areas. The bristles are medium and will remove dead skin, lose hair and tangles. This brush will last for years of at home brushing.
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$12.43 - JW slicker brush is always a pleasure to use. it has a soft handle making it more comfortable to hold in your hand. it also has a curved handle and a round base to allow you to reach hard to get to areas. This is an easy to use and comfortable brush to have on hand for your at home grooming needs.
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You also need a comb for at home maintenance of your dogs coat. Combs are good to use at home after you have finished brushing your dogs coat. This will get hair out that you loosen with the brush. It is best to have both tools to keep the coat tangle free at home. You need a comb that will reach down to skin level, that depends on the dogs hair. the thicker the hair the longer the teeth of the comb will need to be. Also be aware that you can get comes in fine, medium, and coarse. These qualities describe the space between the teeth of the comb. On a fine comb (for fine haired breeds) the teeth are real close together and on a coarse comb(for coarse haired breeds) the teeth are farther apart. You can make this judgement about your dogs coat and purchase your comb accordingly. Listed below are the best combs for general use at home.
$16.99 - Paws Pamper Professional Grooming for dogs and cats, anti- corrosion spine, tapered stainless steel pins. Lightweight ergonomic design. The more spaced out pins are meant for thick and coarse hair, while the less spaced out pins are meant for thinner hair. This is a good all around comb for handling at home coat maintenance. I love the round handle on this comb. It is easy to hold compared to other grooming combs with a square base. The teeth spaced differently on this comb make it ideal for almost all dog breeds. It can be used with thicker and thinner haircoats.
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$9.99 - Happy and Polly Pet Comb - made with stainless steel and comfort grip handle. helps remove pets matted fur, knots and tangles. Can be used on long or short haircoat. Great for professional dog groomers or at home grooming.
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The above products I use everyday in grooming. They are very effective well made products. They stand up to a lot of use in the grooming business. I know they will be very effective for keeping your dogs coat looking its best by grooming at home. If you are looking for the best products to use in between professional dog grooming appointments, look no further. It seems like I have used them all over the years in dog grooming and the products I have listed above have become my favorites over the years. I hope this helps you make an informed decision on which dog grooming tools to use for at home coat maintenance.
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