Tidy Tails by Toria

This is how I would brush out mild matting on my dog at home! First things first you want to saturate the area in a decent dematting spray, I'm using the Artero Matt-X spray, then working it into the matted areas with my fingers 🌟 You are going to need a decent slicker brush, I particularly like the nala double headed slicker from Artero as the protected bristles on one side are super gentle on the skin! We are then going to line brush, not brush over just the top layer of coat as this is how owners can be brushing their dogs every day but the dog is still matted and requires a clip off as the top coat looks all fluffy and brushed out but underneath the dog is matted tight to the skin, so like brushing is the most efficient way to prevent this! 🌟 Next you want a metal comb and it's important to hold it correctly so again we aren't combing over the top thinking it's going through, hold the teeth perpendicular to the skin and comb through to identify any knots. DON'T try and pull the knots out with the comb, we go back in with our slicker and gently work the knots out. On this particular dog it took me 10 minutes to brush the one leg out, it she had matting like this on all of her legs I would have clipped her off short to start again from a humanity over vanity stand point as it would have taken me 40 minutes of constant dematting just to brush her legs out and that isn't fair on the dog, plus it can damage the coat and make it quicker to matt in the future! Don't forget to use code 'TB246' FOR 10% off the @artero.petcare.uk website! #doggrooming #howtobrushyourdog #matteddog #ad #dogs #fluffydog

GRASS SEEDS! We all know to check in between the toes but they can literally penetrate the skin anywhere, particularly in folds such as the armpits, up in the groin, behind/in the ears, the base of the tail so it's incredibly important to check your dog everywhere. As we all know, grass seeds can be potentially life threatening, if left they can burrow their way into the skin making their way into the blood stream and potentially vital organs. 🩵 Tidy Tails By Toria 🐩 📞 07711982878 💻 Find me on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok @tidytailsbytoria 🌐 tidytailsbytoria.com 📍Raunds, Northants #dogs #doghealth #dogcaretips #doghealthtips #doggroomer #doggroomingtips

The dry shake off can sometimes be a sign that your dog is trying to regulate their nervous system and calm down from a stressful, anxious or overexcited state. Of course we all know that dogs will shake off when they are wet but if you see a dog do a dry shake it's worth looking at the factors that could be contributing to any stress, anxiety etc. It's also worth noting that a lot of dogs will often do a shake off to release their muscles after a nap or long walk, so keep that in mind too! There are even some psychologists that recommend we as humans learn from our beloved pups and give it a try ourselves as it really can help to reset your nervous system and calm anxious and overwhelmed feelings! #doggrooming #dogbodylanguage #doggroomingtips

FUN FACT: HAIR GROWS BACK. Couldn't resist having a bit of fun with this 😂 Hopefully everyone has a sense of humour! As we all know when a dog is severely matted the only thing I can do as a groomer is clip the dog off short (the blade has to get under the matting it can't clip through it) and start again! As much as this might upset some owners it's very easy to prevent. Regular brushing and combing will prevent matting to the point where the dog has to be shaved (slicker brush and metal comb always!) If I am able to brush out a dog I will always do my best but humanity over vanity always, I will only dematt for 15 minutes in accordance to animal welfare laws. Besides anything else why would you want me tugging at knots on your dog for that long??

A year ago today I left my job of 8 years that had slowly started to eat away at my mental health. I'm so proud of how far I've come in such a short period of time and I'm so excited for the future! Thank you to everyone that has supported me so far and I'm so excited for what's around the corner! #doggroomer #selfemployed #doggrooming

Come along for Ruby's full groom 🥰 #lhasacross #doggroomer #doggrooming #beautifuldog

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Did I decorate my cabin at 9 o'clock at night in my snuggly TV watching clothes? Yes. I'm not a massive Easter Celebrator but I had to make a bit of an effort in the cabin! 🥰 #doggroomer #doggrooming #smallbusiness #decoratewith.e

Come along and see how I got Misha this muddy and then her transformation! 🤣 Muddy walks are no match for me! #goldendoodle #doggrooming #doggroomer #muddydog

Come with my to my first time at Crufts after more than 12 years as a dog groomer! 🥰 . . . #crufts2024 #doggroomer #doggroomeruk #doggrooming #lovedogs

Come along for Enzo's first handstrip! 🩵 🩵 Tidy Tails By Toria 🐩 📞 07711982878 💻 Find me on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok @tidytailsbytoria 🌐 tidytailsbytoria.com 📍Raunds, Northants #tidytailsbytoria #doggrooming #doggroomer #doggroomeruk #smallbusiness #doggroomingsalon #doglovers #cutedogs #cockerspaniel

Come along for Enzo's first handstrip 🩵 🩵 Tidy Tails By Toria 🐩 📞 07711982878 💻 Find me on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok @tidytailsbytoria 🌐 tidytailsbytoria.com 📍Raunds, Northants #tidytailsbytoria #doggrooming #doggroomer #doggroomeruk #smallbusiness #doggroomingsalon #doglovers #cutedogs #cockerspaniel

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Come along for Winnie's second groom with me ❤️🩵 Winnie is a goldendoodle and is just about a year old and she is such a good girl! #goldendoodle #doodle #doggrooming #doggroomer #doggroomeruk