Gordon Setter
A very handsome dog noted for its beautiful coat,energy, mischief and intelligence, its wonderful coat which needs regular brushing and occasional washing dependent on how many times it manages to get very mucky and smelly on one of its adventures when out on walks with you.
As their coats are long keeping yourGordon Setter well groomed can be challenging and we would recommend that you maintain them with simple brushing and washing of their lower legs if dirty, usually simply with water and dry off with Roses Towels, brush at least three times a week and an active dog will probably need a good daily brush. After brushing run your hands all over the dog and if lumps found indicating matting or Tangling then gently comb these out, using a detangling lotion if necessary, but always be gentle and patient when detangling etc. On occasions they will require a full shampoo and wash, but please be sparing with these as too frequent washing can result in loss of oils in the coat making it appear dull. If however you have a particularly adventurous dog you may need to bathe as frequently as weekly and if you find that you are doing this always use a conditioner to help replace the natural oils in the coat.
We strongly recommend a visit to your local Grooming Parlour for trimming of coat, its feathers and around the paws, plus clipping of nails when required. During these visits t is also a good idea to discuss with your grooming salon on grooming your dog and obtaining handy hints for your own grooming sessions.
So, to maintain your Gordon Setter in Tip Top condition we recommend the following.
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 Fur 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
Dogs Towels 1 x Roses PVA Mega Absorbent Towel, and I x Roses Large Microfibre Towel
1 x Roses Grooming and Drying Brush
1 X Good Quality Dog Brush I x Good Quality Comb and 1 x Good Quality Slicker Brush
A good supply of treats
Washing your Gordon Setter
Always before washing your Gordon Setter we recommend giving a good brush of their coat, and to maintain their coat in great condition they should be brushed at least three times a week.
To wash your Gordon Setter, use the shower, (do not forget to use non-slip shower mat) or in warmer months they can be washed outside but do ensure the temperature of the water is comfortable for your dog. 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 Irish Setter to thoroughly wet its coat and then apply the shampoo and knead it thoroughly into the coat, if your Gordon Setter 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. 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. A good tip here is to start your washing etc from the back of the head and working down towards the tail.
If using a conditioner, and with Gordon Setter, a 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 dry, firstly remove most of the excess water with the Mega Absorbent PVA Towel, squeezing out the towel regularly to ensure the maximum absorbency of the towel. Once all surplus water is removed then wrap your Gordon Setter in a Roses Large Microfibre Towel gently rubbing the dog all over until the coat is as dry as possible. Do not rigorously towel dry pat and dab dry this will help you to avoid tangling and knotting of the coat.
To thoroughly and quickly dry your Gordon Setter, 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, not forgetting the feathers on the legs. 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 the large square head for large areas such as sides and back, the oval brush head for use around the ears tail etc and the round rush head for under the chin and tops of front legs, but once you have used the tool a few times 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 Gordon Setter 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 dirty no need to shampoo, simply towel dry as outlined here and dry off with the Roses Grooming and Drying Brush, and after cold winter walks your Gordon Setter will welcome being dry and warm.
We look forward to hearing your experiences and of course receiving pictures of your dog after your Grooming and Pampering Sessions
THE ROSES TEAM
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