Tidy Dog Northampton

02/04/2024

Fifty Shades of Grooming

‘Well I am not sure, but I don’t think it is OK to put your hand there quite so soon after meeting each other for the first time? Hang on a minute I better give it a sniff just to check….’

Turning his head around Jack felt a noose tighten abruptly around his neck. Startled, Jack turned back to face the woman who had so deftly slid the tie around his neck. Tilting his chin up to catch her eye he continued

‘Now look here, I don’t wish to appear rude, offensive or unco-operative but…. Where’s all that water coming from? I can smell fruit? There’s bubbles everywhere. I’ll just catch some…’

Jerk. The noose tightened again as Jack twisted nervously in the hazing foam of bubbles. He lifted his feet one after the other as the water level rose beneath him. She was washing him. It felt good but it honestly was not what he had been expecting.

Her hands travelled down his back then up his legs. Fingers raked through his hair. The water was warm, the air pungent with unfamiliar aromas. There was massage. He could definitely feel massage.

His range of vision was limited by the noose around his neck. Her fingers were circling at his back passage, probing then fully between his legs. Jack tried to remain very still, unsure of what was happening or what might happen next. All of a sudden he was very wet. She was rinsing him.

Jack trembled and shook from the top of his head right down to his tailbone arching his back as he did so. A tiny yelp may have escaped him at that moment.

Still noosed, he was wrapped in a soft, hot towel and she was carrying him to a table where air jets blew droplets of water off him. As he lay there she combed and cut his curly hair, trimmed his nails and cleaned his ears before dousing him in cologne.

It was at that moment he heard his mother’s voice. She had returned for him at last. The relief was overwhelming. The noose was released and the groom was complete.

Jack did his fastest and most earnest tail wagging and display circle turning as his human wrapped him in her arms, paid the groomer and cried delightedly

‘Who’s a handsome puppy then!!’

01/04/2024

‘Well I am not sure, but I don’t think it is OK to put your hand there quite so soon after meeting each other for the first time? Hang on a minute I better give it a sniff just to check….’

Turning his head around Jack felt a noose tighten abruptly around his neck. Startled, Jack turned back to face the woman who had so deftly slid the tie around his neck. Tilting his chin up to catch her eye he continued

‘Now look here, I don’t wish to appear rude, offensive or unco-operative but…. Where’s all that water coming from? I can smell fruit? There’s bubbles everywhere. I’ll just catch some…’

Jerk. The noose tightened again as Jack looked tentatively through the hazing foam of bubbles. He lifted his feet one after the other as the water level rose beneath him. She was washing him. It felt good but it honestly was not what he had been expecting.

Her hands travelled down his back then up his legs. Fingers raked through his hair. The water was warm, the air pungent with unfamiliar aromas. There was massage. He could definitely feel massage.

His range of vision was limited by the noose around his neck. Her fingers were circling at his back passage, probing then fully between his legs. Jack tried to remain very still, unsure of what was happening or what might happen next. All of a sudden he was very wet. She was rinsing him.

Jack trembled and shook from the top of his head to his tailbone arching his back as he did so. A tiny yelp may have escaped him at that very moment.

Still noosed, he was wrapped in a soft, hot towel and she was carrying him to a table where air jets blew droplets of water off him. As he lay there she combed and cut his curly hair, trimmed his nails and cleaned his ears before dousing him in cologne.

It was at that moment he heard his mother’s voice. She had returned for him at last. The relief was overwhelming. The noose was released and the groom was complete.

Jack did his fastest and most earnest tail wagging and circle turning as his human wrapped him in her arms, paid the groomer and cried delightedly

‘Who’s a handsome puppy then!!’

01/04/2024

‘Well I am not sure, but I don’t think it is OK to put your hand there quite so soon after meeting each other for the first time? Hang on a minute I better give it a sniff just to check….’

Turning his head around Jack felt a noose tighten abruptly around his neck. Startled, Hack turned back to face the woman who had so deftly slid the tie around his neck. Tilting his chin up to catch her eye he continued

‘Now look here, I don’t wish to appear rude, offensive or unco-operative but…. Where’s all that water coming from? I can smell fruit? There’s bubbles everywhere. I’ll just catch some…’

Jerk. The noose tightened again as Jack looked tentatively through the hazing foam of bubbles. He lifted his feet one after the other as the water level rose beneath him. She was washing him. It felt good but it honestly was not what he had been expecting.

Her hands travelled down his back then up his legs. Fingers raked through his hair. The water was warm, the air pungent with unfamiliar aromas. There was massage. He could definitely feel massage.

His range of vision was limited by the noose around his neck. Her fingers were circling at his back passage, probing then fully between his legs. Jack tried to remain very still, unsure of what was happening or what might happen next. All of a sudden he was very wet. She was finding him.

Jack trembled and shook from the top of his right to his tailbone arching his back as he did so. A tiny yelp may have escaped him at that moment.

Still noosed, he was wrapped in a soft, hot towel and she was carrying him to a table where air jets blew droplets of water off him. As he lay there she combed and cut his curly hair, trimmed his nails and cleaned his ears before dousing him in cologne.

It was at that moment he heard his mother’s voice. She had returned for him at last. The relief was overwhelming. The noose was released and the groom was complete.

Jack did his fastest and most earnest tail wagging and circle turning as his human wrapped him in her arms, paid the groomer and cried delightedly

‘Who’s a handsome puppy then!!’

08/12/2022

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29/10/2021

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26/09/2021

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06/07/2021

How to Groom Double Coated Dogs

Dogs can have single coats or double coats. A double coated dog has two layers of hair that are very different. The outer layer is longer and coarser and is known as the guard hairs. The inner coat is softer, shorter and thicker, which can be almost like wool.
These two coats do two different things. The thick inner coat is mostly for insulation, keeping dogs booth cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The longer outside coat is used to repel dirt and also to help to prevent moisture from getting into the dense inner coat.
Common dog breeds such as Huskies, sheepdogs, Great Pyrenees, Golden Retrievers, Labs, Pomeranians, Corgis, German Shepherd Dogs, and most terriers will have double coats. Mixed breed dogs with any of these breeds in their heritage will also typically be double coated.

Grooming Tips
It is important to routinely groom a double coated dog. The longer between grooming, the more the outer and inner coats can mat, making the process more challenging for the groomer and more painful for the dog.
Always start by using a wire brush or a pin brush to remove loose hairs from the outer coat and any debris trapped in the coat. Then, use a grooming rake, which is a specialized tool to get through the double coat and gently remove any dead hair or tangles from the inner coat.
Start from the back of the dog and go forward, pushing the hair forward and very gently using the grooming rake or pin brush to brush it back into place. Never brush or use a comb against the direction of the hair growth. Just think about grooming the hair to fall back into place to keep it simple.
There are specialized, wide toothed combs to use if there are mats in the inner or outer coat. There are also dog-friendly, and dog formulated detangler sprays that can be very helpful in removing stubborn small knots and mats in the coat.
Comb from the outer edges of the mat to the center, taking small amounts of hair at a time from the edge of the mat. Do not pull excessively on the mat as this can damage the dog’s skin. Also, do not let a mat stay in the coat as it will simply get bigger over time.
If the mat is not possible to comb out, it can be clipped. It will be necessary to be extra careful not to cut the dog, so only use the scissors parallel to the dog’s body. For those people unsure of the process, a trip to the groomer is the best option.

Finally, most double coated dogs will “blow” their coat once or twice a year. This is when the inner coat sheds, and there will be significant hair loss. Daily or every other day grooming for this week or two in the spring and fall can help to keep your dog’s coat looking great.

05/07/2021

Grass Seeds
Hello everyone. It is grass seed season. Please search your dog's coat thoroughly after walks and remove grass seeds that lodge there. Grass seeds lie along the skin line and their arrow like shape causes them to work their way into the dog's skin. They can cause or contribute to mattint but more dangerously they burrow deep into the dog's tissue, like it is earth they are planted in. They can even enter muscles and internal organs. They cause abcesses and hypersensitivities as well as extreme discomfort and pain. Prevention is much better and less expensive than cure. Here is a link to a short video showing how to remove them

https://fb.watch/v/4i9BdQXDo/

04/07/2021

For help with brushing your dog at home I recommend you following Louises guidance in the video https://fb.watch/6xf0Q0MH85/
I am happy to book appointments for home grooming tutorials.

04/07/2021

13/05/2021

We currently have bow ties for spring time. Don't these boys wear them well