Undercoat rake or de-shedding tools – these brushes are brilliant for gently removing the dead fur from a dog’s undercoat, while still brushing through the top coat and removing any dirt. These are particularly useful for dogs that moult frequently.

Please know, if you bathe your poodle cross you really need to blow dry and brush out right after. Moisture, be it a bath, rain, swimming, snow etc are all going to make matting worse. If you know your dog is already matted-- bathing is only going to make it worse! Brush out before the bath.Service includes ear flushing, nail trim & file, soothing bath with top-of-the-line shampoo & conditioner, For a short haired, smooth-coated dog, grooming should be done at least once a week. A rough or long-coated dog will need much more regular grooming and will often require clipping to keep the fur at a manageable length. Clipping can be required anything from every four to 12 weeks, with regular – usually daily – maintenance brushes and cleaning in between.

There are a range of fur clippers on the market, but remember that professional groomers have had months of training and their job is not as easy as some people think it looks. Unqualified DIY clipping not only runs the risk of your dog coming out the other side with an unintentionally extreme haircut, it can also result in injury to you or your pet - especially if you have a particularly lively or boisterous hound. The Mill Hotel: fabulous night dog friendly stay with breakfast included at The Mill Hotel, Sudbury All Breeds Dog Grooming Centre is located on the Cullion Road on the outskirts of Letterkenny. It was opened in 2002 and is owned and run by Keith McClean. Keith is the longest established pet groomer in Co. Donegal and he has over 30 years experience in grooming and showing. If you like a fluffy pup, you probably need to consider no more than 3-5 week intervals between grooming and set aside time for regular brushing AND combing at home.It’s not always necessary to bath dogs, unless they are dirty or have skin problems, in which case seek your vet’s advice. Washing them too much can strip a dog’s coat of natural oils. Rubber brushes – ideal for removing dead fur and massaging the skin to encourage natural oils to be released, which make a dog’s coat look healthy and glossy. As the former owner and director of the New York School of Dog Grooming for more than thirty five years, he has educated, in the art of professional dog grooming, over 10,000 graduates, and countless others who have read the previous three editions of this book. See Dee pets: a doggy hamper including 6kg Burns free-from food, dog first aid kit, dog wipes, night light collar, squeaky snow dog toy, poo bag rolls, burns grain free treats