Beginners Guide to clipping your pet

1. Brush! Before washing. Trying to remove knots through a wet coat can make them worse. Brushing your pet will remove the shed hair and leave only the 'good' hair for the clipper to cut. This means you won't be blunting your blade or overwhelming your clipper's motor on dead hair. Andis Deshedding Tool will safely remove loose hair with ease.  
 

2. Wash! Rinse, Shampoo, Rinse, Shampoo, Rinse, Conditioner and...you guessed it...Rinse. 

Clipping through dirt or grease can blunt your blade quickly and put unnecessary strain on your clipper's motor. Double shampoo means: 1) The dirt is lifted and, 2) The skin underneath is washed. Don't skip conditioner! Shampoo opens the cuticles up and conditioner then closes the cuticle and makes the coat smoother and much easier to manage.  
 

3. Dry! 

The coat should be completely dry before you begin clipping. Towel-dry first and follow with a blow dryer on a very low or no heat setting. The blow drying will also provide an opportunity for any excess undercoat to be blown out.  
 

4. Brush and Comb! 

Check your pooch for any remaining tangles. Ideally, all knots should be removed before you begin to clip. An Andis Slicker Brush can be really helpful in removing tricky knots. Be sure to follow with a steel comb, combing right down to the skin. An Andis Steel Comb will allow you to work through any fine tangles the brush may have missed.  
 

5. Clip! 

If you have followed the steps above, your pooch and your clipper will be very well prepared for a clip. Need a guide on what clipper might be right for you? Head here for a comprehensive guide. If a comb and a brush couldn't get through the coat without snagging, your clipper won't be able to go through either. If at this step you still have stubborn mats remaining, you may need to shave these off carefully. You can do this by carefully clipping under the knot or mat and leaving the coat short. Hold your clipper like a pen, keep the flat surface of the blade parallel to the coat and clip with the direction of your pet's hair growth. Dog hair grows in different directions at specific parts of the body, so cutting in right direction requires patience. Make sure you (and your pooch) take breaks throughout. Especially if you or your pup are new to clipping.  

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