[PyrNet-L] Question About Grooming

[ROBERT STABILE <robertstabile@usa.net>]

Hello All,

I am making a grooming table for our rescue when we get him/her. I took an old
kitchen table and sawed the legs off so it is only about knee high and
stengthened the legs for a good solid support. If I can jump up and down on it
and it does not shake I will be satisfied. A couple of questions regaurding
grooming. I have never had a long haired dog. My mother has a Bouvier Des
Flandres and an Airdale. I see how much fun she has with them. I am in Tampa
Fl. and it gets awfully hot. I know that if I went outside even for a couple
of minutes with a Parka on I would roast. I can only imagine a Pyr. 

Poor Gordon looked terrible from the heat when I picked him up. This is not
going to be a show dog by any means so I am wondering if you who live in the
tropical areas of the world shave your dogs? I am not concerned about looks as
I am about comfort for the dog. What types of brushes do I need etc.  What
types of products are good for a bath also. The 2 baths Guilty gets a year are
in an oatmeal based shampoo that you can eat if you wanted. (not that it would
taste great) But very safe. I am a firm believer in not bathing unless it is
absolutely needed. It stips the dogs natural oils and what not. And I feel it
is a major cause for many dogs who have alergies and hot spots. Dog gets an
itch try this. Then another product to offset the next itch caused by the
first product and so on.  Any way just a little pre-preperation for our new
family member to be.

Any advice would be appreciated,
Robb 
  

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