2006-07-28 12:56:52 · 10 answers · asked by Victoria B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
take it to the groomers
2006-07-28 12:59:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a beautiful dog but a groomer's worst nightmare! If you want to keep these dogs nice it is CONSTANT work.
If the Husky is matted I personally would shave the dog. It is so much easier on the dog and you. A Husky grows an incredible undercoat and it is a difficult dog is clip also. If you plan to do this yourself, don't even attempt this dog with bargain clippers. It will end up looking like it was cut with a weed wacker. You need a powerful clipper to do this dog correctly. So plan to spend about $200 for a clipper. You will need a super tough blade head. I would use a #7 blade on this dog. So figure $40 for the blade.
Wash the dog. Use a shampoo brush and get into the undercoat. If you attempt to clip this dog before you wash it, you will destroy the blade. Rinse dog well and keep rinsing. This is a hard coat to get shampoo out of completely.
Use a good dog conditioner or creme rinse on the coat. Scrub it into the dog using the shampoo brush. Keep rinsing your brush as it gets clogged with hair. Rinse really well. Dry dog thoroughly. If you can't blow dry this dog, allow to dry overnight. It is incredible how long they will stay wet.
Now you are ready to clip. Have blade coolant/lub ready as the clipper will clog with hair.
Clip in direction of hair growth. You may have to go over the area several times. Have a slicker brush handy to brush hair in opposite direction of growth for smoothest cut.
They look best when left a halo of hair around the head. But sometimes the matts are too bad to leave anything.
If you decide to let groomer do the job, it will be at least $100 probably more.
Try to get on a regular grooming schedule with your dog. Buy an undercoat rake also great tool for this coat.
Good luck!
2006-07-28 14:07:19 · answer #2 · answered by momma dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We took in an abandoned dog who had a very woolly, matted coat like this and the groomer said the same thing. He did get shaved (and had a LOT of ticks removed that were under the hair) and did just fine. Obviously if it's really hot where you are, or sunny, you won't be able to let him outside for long periods as his skin will get burned and he'll overheat, but it doesn't take long for the coat to start growing back. Normally it's not advisable to shave a dog who naturally has a thick, long coat as they can get heat stroke etc. but in this sort of situation I think it's safer as his matted coat isn't helping him to regulate his temperature the way it normally would. Hope this helps, best of luck with your dog. He's lucky to have found a new, forever home. :)
2016-03-16 08:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never shave a double coated dog.Their coat insulates them from the heat as well as the cold. You need to train them from the time they are 6 to 8 weeks old to lie down while you comb them because it takes a long time to comb out all the undercoat when they start to shed it. Taking care of a double coat and doing it right is really a daily chore. Once it starts to mat ,it starts to itch,the more it itches the more they scratch,the more they scratch the more it mats and then the air is cut off to the skin and thats when the hot spots (sores) start. If you can't afford to take him to a professional groomer you should get a book. This is an example of researching a breed before you buy or adopt one.
2006-07-28 13:20:10 · answer #4 · answered by oldchowlady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh boy, that's a tough one! Will he stand still for you?
I use a dematting comb (Petco, Petcare, etc), it's basically verrrry sharp razor blades, watch yourself and the dog (my dog bit the comb, yikes, that was a 400$ emergency vet bill!)
To shave, make sure you shave IN the direction of the hair growth--with my dogs, that's neck to tail, not tail to neck.
DON'T CUT the hair, you can cut his skin (or yours!) that way! More vet bills!
Maybe best to let a professional groomer do it?
2006-07-28 13:01:31 · answer #5 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take to a grooming for the best results. Huskies have a thick undercoat and when they blow a coat (shed) you should be brushing out the dead undercoat, if not the coat will mat.
2006-07-28 13:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by trusport 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a groomer right away! The last thing you need is painful tufts...because it will make it difficult for your dog everytime he has to go through it!!
And...any good groomer will be willing to help you maintain if you ask them...don't be afraid to ask them what you can do for your doggie in between groomings!!!
2006-07-28 13:09:26 · answer #7 · answered by nikki puddin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he has never been groomed before you might have a 4 hour or more ordeal on your hands. If you have never done it yourself, I would take him to a groomer. Remember, depending how close the matts are to the skin, they might have to shave him all the way down to the skin.
2006-07-28 13:20:36 · answer #8 · answered by michael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's an EASY type of coat!!! Unfortunately...YOU will need to WORK at it!!!
YES,long hard WORK!! Get a shedding blade & a STEEL COMB!You'll end up w/a BUSHEL of coat to dispose of! DO IT OUTSIDE!!!
DO NOT CLIPPER!!!!! YUCK! It'll look like CRAP & take for-bloody-ever to grow back & may RUIN it!!
2006-07-29 02:33:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't even try doing it yourself. Take your dog to a groomers, it will be better and easier for both of you.
2006-07-28 13:09:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some childrens no more tangles and put some on his fur using a wide toothed comb and then cut fur using scissors.
2006-07-28 13:02:44 · answer #11 · answered by Elaine F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋