In this fluctuating economy, saving money is a must and this post is an attempt to help pet owners who love their pets but have little resources to spend on regular professional grooming services.
1. Keep your dog in a short haircut:Dogs with a haircut of about 1/4 inch will not mat for many months even without any brushing at all. Most single-coated dogs could benefit from a sweater or jacket in the winter anyway no matter how long their hair is.
2. Small dogs can be easily bathed right in your sink using a cup or a spray nozzle. When bathing your dog, use high quality dog shampoo and always use conditioner. At Head to Tail, we have many all-natural shampoos available for purchase and we will be happy to advise you on what product is best suited for your dog.
3. Prevent matting
Matting causes much discomfort to your dog and grooming a matted dog is expensive. If your dog is kept in a longer trim of 1 inch or more, regular brushing and combing at least twice weekly is primordial. There is no other way.
4. Quicker Slicker by Nature's Specialties
Matting is aggravated by poor hair structure caused by breakage and static electricity. Quicker slicker is a non-toxic silicone-based product used to coat the hair shaft and make it slippery easing brush-outs and de-matting. When sprayed onto the mat and allowed to dry, this product allows for pain free brushing out of undercoat and mats. We are very excited with this product and are proud users and distributors of Nature's Specialties exceptional quality products.
5. Do-it-yourself nail trimming: If you call us ahead of time, we will be happy to show you how to safely trim your dog's nails.
Products we love, use and retail
- Quicker Slicker by Nature's Specialties
- Kiwi conditioner from Tropiclean
- Spa Lavish blueberry and vanilla facial scrub
- Spa Lavish cologne with sunscreen
- Papaya 2-1 shampoo from Tropiclean
- Wham anti-itch spray from Nature's Specialties
- Oatmeal and Tea Tree Shampoo from Tropiclean
- Plum Silky shampoo from Nature's Specialties
- Facial wipes for tear stains from Top Performance
- Odor terminator spray by Nature's Specialties
About Me
- Head to Tail blog
- Fairfield, CT, United States
- My name is Quynh Rodriguez. I have owned Head to Tail for five years. Prior to becoming a business woman and a dog groomer, I worked as an occupational therapist for 10 years. I am a native of Vietnam, a Canadian citizen, and an American at heart.