{"id":3239,"date":"2017-03-23T03:10:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T07:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=3239"},"modified":"2017-03-23T03:10:00","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T07:10:00","slug":"5-tips-spring-groom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/5-tips-spring-groom","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for a Spring Groom"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]Spring has officially arrived, as pet owners may have noticed by the piles of dog hair on their clothes, furniture, and floor!<\/p>\n<p>In winter, dogs grow heavier coats to protects them from the cold and the elements. Come spring, however, this coat will be shedding! Depending on the breed of dog, matting can be an issue as well. The condition of a dog\u2019s skin and coat are excellent indicators of his health, so use your grooming expertise to take your clients\u2019 dog from winter to spring with these 5 tips!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/5-tips-spring-groom\/#Loosen_hair_with_a_bath\" >Loosen hair with a bath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/5-tips-spring-groom\/#Time_for_a_trim\" >Time for a trim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/5-tips-spring-groom\/#Brush_it_out\" >Brush it out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/5-tips-spring-groom\/#Sun_protection\" >Sun protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/5-tips-spring-groom\/#Dont_forget_other_areas\" >Don&#8217;t forget other areas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loosen_hair_with_a_bath\"><\/span>Loosen hair with a bath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dogs stay inside during the winter months, but their bodies will sense the change of weather when they head outside for a walk. As a result, coats thicken <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/01\/winter-grooming-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> and need more maintenance<\/a> through brushing and bathing. As a groomer, encourage your clients to keep up their grooming appointments during the cold months to keep their dog healthy. Let them know that as spring approaches, their pal will need a proper bath to loosen his hair. How often a dog needs to be bathed varies with factors such as age, lifestyle, and type of hair. Regular grooming appointments will allow you to assess the dog\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n<p>A shampoo and conditioning treatment followed by proper drying will loosen a good deal of hair from a dog. It will ensure that the hair stays at your grooming salon and not in a client\u2019s home!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5978&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_for_a_trim\"><\/span>Time for a trim<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The advent of spring is an excellent time to trim a dog\u2019s hair \u2013 regular trimming keeps a dog\u2019s coat soft, removes tangles and damaged hair, and prepares them for a warmer season. Be sure to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/12\/groomers-guide-hair-clipping-blades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">right clipper blades<\/a> to optimize the cut and make the process easier (for both you and your furry friend!). Long-haired dogs may be more comfortable and happy with a shorter coat in the warmer months. This trim should take place during the spring, well before the warm weather sets in!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brush_it_out\"><\/span>Brush it out<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While regular brushing will result in less shedding, many pet owners prefer to let a professional dog groomer work their magic instead. Brushing spreads the natural oils throughout the coat, keeping it healthy and preventing shedding in the spring months. Encourage your clients to brush their dogs and show them the proper brushes and tools to use, as regular brushing will stop tangles from forming, which can turn into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/11\/pet-groomers-matted-dog-coat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> painful mats<\/a>.<br \/>\nDuring a spring groom, a gentle brush will remove any hair that was loosened during the bathing process to refresh the dog.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5980&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sun_protection\"><\/span>Sun protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you prepare a dog for sunnier months, don\u2019t forget that they need to stay protected from the sun! This is most important for short-haired dogs. But as dogs are bathed and trimmed, be sure to communicate to all pet owners that the sun can be damaging to dogs\u2019 skin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/02\/6-tips-healthy-coat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> To keep their animal healthy <\/a>and maintain a shiny coat, recommend pet-approved sunscreen to owners to protect their dog.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_forget_other_areas\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t forget other areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While a dog\u2019s coat is extremely important to their health, it\u2019s also essential to assess the animal overall as you prepare for the spring months. While bathing, be sure to examine each dog\u2019s ears and eyes to check that they\u2019re clean and healthy. And don\u2019t forget the nails which may need to be trimmed! Ending the winter months with a clean, healthy coat and great overall health will ensure a happy dog well into the spring![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 align=\"center\"><em>If you love pampering pets, why not become a groomer? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/07\/meant-to-be-a-dog-groomer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here are 8 signs<\/a> that a dog grooming career is right for you!<\/em><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][recent_posts style=&#8221;default&#8221; category=&#8221;all&#8221; columns=&#8221;3&#8243; posts_per_page=&#8221;3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is here and it&#8217;s time to put your grooming expertise to use! 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