29/11/2025
10 MORE Coat Care REALITY CHECKS
(the “2.0” you didn’t know you needed)
Because your routine should fit your dog—and your life—not the algorithm.
1️⃣ Immaculate beats incessant
Fewer sessions done flawlessly > daily rushing. Precision saves hair. Sloppiness costs length.
2️⃣ Your hands are the real product
Calm, steady, consistent pressure detangles better than any bottle. Technique > hype.
3️⃣ Mats are messages, not enemies
They’re feedback: friction, residue, dry ends, poor sectioning—or a style your dog can’t tolerate. Fix the cause, not just the knot.
4️⃣ Water quality changes everything
Hard water, high iron, chlorine = dull, grippy hair. Use filters, adjust formulas, and rinse longer.
5️⃣ Dilution is a tool, not a rule
Right dilution depends on coat density, porosity, and water quality. Start lighter; add more only if needed.
6️⃣ Temperature control = curl control
Lukewarm wash, cooler final rinse, low/medium heat to dry. Heat can “plasticize” tangles and flatten lift.
7️⃣ Airflow > heat
Clean, residue-free hair + proper nozzle distance + steady brushing lines = faster, safer drying.
8️⃣ Train the table, not just the coat
A relaxed, conditioned dog lets you reach the roots, part cleanly, and work to the skin—less breakage, better finish.
9️⃣ Friction is the silent saboteur
Collars, crates, car rides, rough towels, sloppy bands—these do more damage than missed brush days. Manage touchpoints.
🔟 Your routine is a living system
Hormones, seasons, stress, age, diet, meds—all shift the coat. Audit and adjust monthly; don’t cling to last year’s settings.
Bonus truths:
- Speak while you groom. Maybe the coat can’t hear—but your hands do. Gentle words = gentler touch.
- “Natural” doesn’t mean safe; “salon” doesn’t mean strong. Patch test, read INCI, track results.
- Document what works. Wins repeat; guesses don’t.
The takeaway
Build a routine that’s balanced, precise, and personal. Less often—done impeccably—can grow stronger, calmer, more resilient coats over time. Knowledge + consistency + kind hands = magic. 🐩✨
