Grooming Your Pomeranian
These are the practices and methods we use to groom our own dogs.
**Pictures coming soon**
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Tools:
1. Slicker Brush 2. Pin Brush 3. Scissors 4. Nail Clipper 5. Qui-Tips 6. Cotton Balls 7. Hair Dryer |
Products:
1. Shampoo 2. Detangler 3. Eye Stain Remover 4. Corn Starch Powder |
Pre Washing
First start by applying a small amount of Detangler thoughout the coat (we use Cowboy Magic). Then proceed to run through your dogs hair thoroughly with a pin brush to get the brunt of the tangles out.
If you come across a mat (Small mat of knotted/tangled hair): The chance of mats gets eliminated by daily brushing, but if you do come across a mat then apply detangler directly to the mat and thoroughly massage the detangler into it. Proceed the cut the mat partially in half, and then brush it out with the slicker brush.
Brush your dog thoroughly with the slicker brush, make sure he's completely combed out before you bathe him.
*AFTER BATH*
If you come across a mat (Small mat of knotted/tangled hair): The chance of mats gets eliminated by daily brushing, but if you do come across a mat then apply detangler directly to the mat and thoroughly massage the detangler into it. Proceed the cut the mat partially in half, and then brush it out with the slicker brush.
Brush your dog thoroughly with the slicker brush, make sure he's completely combed out before you bathe him.
*AFTER BATH*
Drying
Make sure you have completely rinsed all the shampoo out of your dog's coat before drying him. Hold your dog in a towel for several minutes so that the towel can soak up a lot of the water in your dog's coat.
Now that your dog is damp instead of dripping wet, take a small amount of detangler (or whatever pre drying product you use) and rub it through your dog's coat. Proceed to dry your dog using a hair dryer, make sure it is not burning your dog in the process. Aim the hair dryer to one section at a time, using your slicker brush to comb out that section while you dry your dog. Continue until your dog is completely dry.
Now that your dog is damp instead of dripping wet, take a small amount of detangler (or whatever pre drying product you use) and rub it through your dog's coat. Proceed to dry your dog using a hair dryer, make sure it is not burning your dog in the process. Aim the hair dryer to one section at a time, using your slicker brush to comb out that section while you dry your dog. Continue until your dog is completely dry.
Nail Clipping
Now to clip the nails. There is a blood vessel in every nail called the "quick", be careful not to cut it. Use your nail clipper to basically cut off the edge of the nails. If you do cut the quick, don't panic. It will start bleeding but take some cornstarch power and pour a hefty amount on a cotton ball before applying it to the edge of the nail. Hold it there for a few minutes until the nail stops bleeding.
Trimming
This part is optional if you'd like to skip trimming your dog. The whole idea of trimming is shaping your dog's hair, just like when you get a haircut. Different styles can give you a whole new look, it can do the same for your dog! Ears that don't get trimmed regularly tend to look pointy, some owners like this "foxy" look and leave them be. While others go for the "teddy bear" look when you trim the ears to a round shape. It's all up to you and what you like! Of course there's more options than just ear shapes.
Trim the guard hairs down slightly all around to give your dog a more shaped, rounded appearance. Comb frequently during the process. To trim ears, take scissors and feel the tips of the ears to determine how closely you need to trim it. If you happen to nick the ear by accident and it starts bleeding, do the same procedure as when you cut the quick. Trim the feet also, into a rounded shape. Trim ears and feet slowly and carefully. Some of your cuts may look "choppy" at first but practice makes perfect! Do NOT trim the tail! If you like, you can trim a "poop chute" or a "runway" on your dog's rear end to make the hair less susceptible to catching stinkies. Just trim the "path" slightly (or a lot, it's up to you) and you're good to go.
Trim the guard hairs down slightly all around to give your dog a more shaped, rounded appearance. Comb frequently during the process. To trim ears, take scissors and feel the tips of the ears to determine how closely you need to trim it. If you happen to nick the ear by accident and it starts bleeding, do the same procedure as when you cut the quick. Trim the feet also, into a rounded shape. Trim ears and feet slowly and carefully. Some of your cuts may look "choppy" at first but practice makes perfect! Do NOT trim the tail! If you like, you can trim a "poop chute" or a "runway" on your dog's rear end to make the hair less susceptible to catching stinkies. Just trim the "path" slightly (or a lot, it's up to you) and you're good to go.
Tear Stains
If your dog has tear stains (and the bath didn't remove them) take a Qui-Tip and dip it into your tear stain remover (We use Diamond Eye) then proceed to gently but firmly wipe under your dog's eyes. Be very careful in doing so, as it could be very easy to poke your dog's eye.
