German Shepherd
WASHING AND GROOMING TIPS FOR GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
A powerful loyal and handsome dog with a Top Coat and Undercoat which requires regular grooming to maintain in a good condition. We would recommend a very thorough weekly brush for the less active dog and a daily brush for the more active, to maintain the coat in a great condition and to avoid the development of knots and matting of the undercoat. Washing we recommend no more than monthly or longer if your dog not too dirty more frequent washing than monthly can result in losing all the Natural oils in the coat and also dry skin.
We would also suggest that during your brushing/grooming sessions you carefully check the coat by running your hands through the fur to ensure it is of an even depth and that you have dealt with all matting and knotting.
So, to maintain your German Shepherd Dog in Tip Top condition we recommend the following.
A thorough weekly/daily brushing, dependent on how active your dog is.
Thoroughly brush your dog before washing.
Before you start your shower and grooming sessions make sure you have all tools and materials required: –
Shampoo ensure you use a specific Dog Shampoo this will ensure that the Coat is maintained in great condition, Human Shampoo’s have different formulas not always compatible with your dog. Also a conditioner can help you maintain a lustrous and healthy looking coat
What you will require
Shampoo and Conditioner
Dogs Towels 1 x Roses PVA Mega Absorbent Towel, and I x Roses Large Microfibre Towel, for Malamutes you may find that you will require two of each towel to thoroughly dry your dog
1 Roses Grooming and Drying Brush
1 Good Quality Slicker Brush and Pin Head Brush
1 Good Quality Comb
A good supply of treats
Washing your German Shepherd Dog
Always before washing your German Shepherd Dog we recommend giving a good brush of their coat.
To wash your German Shepherd Dog, use the shower, or your Bath with a shower attachment (do not forget to use non-slip shower/bath mat) or in warmer months they can be washed outside but do ensure the temperature of the water is comfortable for your dog, and watch out for your German Shepherd Dog running off into the mud! When washing indoors please ensure the water is a comfortable temperature not too hot or too cold and where possible use a shower attachment if no shower head gently pour warm water over your Malamute to thoroughly wet its coat, Special Note always ensure that you part the fur and thoroughly wet and rinse the undercoat. Then apply the shampoo and knead it thoroughly into the coat and the undercoat. If your dog has got extremely dirty you may need to repeat this process, but we would recommend whenever possible to apply shampoo only once. Now this is important when rinsing the shampoo out you must ensure that all shampoo is rinsed away as any residue can cause itchiness, again please take special care to rinse all shampoo and conditioner from the undercoat. Another key point we would make is to avoid getting shampoo into the eyes and keep the inside of ears away from shampoo and water.
If using a conditioner, and with a German Shepherd Dog conditioner will give you excellent results with a wonderful lustrous coat, repeat rinsing process and again make sure the conditioner is thoroughly rinsed out of the coat.
When coat is thoroughly rinsed it is time to brush and dry, firstly remove most of the excess water with the Mega Absorbent PVA Towel, dabbing the dog all over, and squeezing out the towel regularly to ensure the maximum absorbency of the towel. Once all surplus water is removed then wrap your German Shepherd Dog in a Roses Large Microfibre Towel gently dabbing the dog all over until the coat is as dry as possible. Special note here to avoid knotting, tangling and matting always dab dry do not vigorously rub dry.
To thoroughly and quickly dry your German Shepherd Dog, connect your Roses Grooming and Drying Brush set on medium heat and low speed and start brushing and Drying the coat, always brushing with the fur not against it, there is no correct place to start but the key advice we would give here is to ensure the whole coat is dry particularly around the base of the tail and around the ears. Ensure all the coat is brushed through and dry and if your dogs is a little anxious at first encourage with treats and words of encouragement. Once your dog is familiarised and comfortable with your Roses Grooming and Drying Brush you can increase the heat setting to full and increase the speed to high, but note when drying around the eyes and ears only use medium heat and low power. The permanent IONIC feature will ensure great condition to your dog’s coat and always give you great results when using a conditioner.
The choice of Brush head to use varies from Dog to Dog but generally we recommend that you use the Oval Pin Brush Head this our customer’s advise give’s the best results. However after using the tool you will develop your own technique and use brush heads which feel give you the best results.
We know that following these simple instructions you will soon be getting great results and you and your German Shepherd Dog will enjoy these sessions which can help create an excellent bond between you and your dog and of course keep them looking great and smelling good most of the time.
Following a wet walk, you can also follow these guidelines if not too dirty no need to shampoo, simply rinse with water, towel dry as outlined here and dry off with the Roses Grooming and Drying Brush, and after cold winter walks your Malamute will welcome being dry and warm.
We look forward to hearing your experiences and of course receiving pictures of your German Shepherd Dog’s after your Grooming and Pampering Sessions
THE ROSES TEAM
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