The Grooming Mistake To Avoid After Giving Your Dog A Bath

After giving your dog a bath, it might be tempting to keep the grooming routine going. However, if you find yourself reaching for a brush as soon as your pup is squeaky clean, you are going to want to think twice. For most dogs, brushing their fur while it's still damp won't make their bathing time any easier.

Brushing your dog's fur when it's wet can lead to more issues, especially if their fur was already tangled before the bath,  If a dog's hair gets too matted, it can lead to them needing to be shaved.  Luckily, there are other ways to keep your dog's fur free of tangles and safe from damage.

Brush your dog before baths

Instead of brushing your pup once they're out of the bath, you should actually brush them beforehand. Brushing before their hair gets wet will make things easier for you in the long run,

The breed that can be brushed wet and those that definitely shouldn't

While most breeds of dogs should stray away from being brushed wet, there is one breed where it's okay and actually recommended:

On the flip side, certain breeds are more prone to matted hair and should only be brushed before a bath when their fur is dry.  Dog breeds with double coats,   If your pup has any of these coat types, your best bet is to get their fur fully detangled before bathing to prevent any more tangles and mats.

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