The Wash Table
All lessons
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Long and Silky Coats · Lesson 9
What patterns suit setter and long-coated toy breeds at home?
Setter and long-coated toy breeds at home suit a flowing pet pattern with careful ear, feathering and skirt care.
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Long and Silky Coats · Lesson 10
How do you protect a long coat between grooms?
Protect a long coat between grooms with daily friction checks, debris removal, and a length that matches your routine.
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Long and Silky Coats · Lesson 11
How do you deal with burrs, twigs and tangles outdoors?
Deal with burrs, twigs and tangles outdoors by removing debris by hand, working small tangles gently, and checking the coat after every outing.
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Long and Silky Coats · Lesson 12
When does a long coat need professional help?
A long coat needs professional help when mats are tight, length is unmanageable, or shaping and safety need a groomer.
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Short and Smooth Coats · Lesson 1
What defines a short and smooth coat?
A short and smooth coat is defined by short, flat hair that lies close to the body, sheds readily, and shows skin clearly.
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Short and Smooth Coats · Lesson 2
What routine suits a short coat week by week?
A short coat suits a brief weekly brush, regular skin checks, and baths only when dirty, with nail and ear checks.
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Short and Smooth Coats · Lesson 3
How do you brush a short coat without irritating skin?
Brush a short coat without irritating skin by using light pressure, suitable tools, and strokes in the direction of growth.
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Short and Smooth Coats · Lesson 4
How do you bath a short coat?
Bath a short coat with lukewarm water, dog shampoo, gentle washing, thorough rinsing, and full drying.
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Short and Smooth Coats · Lesson 5
How do you dry a short coat quickly and safely?
Dry a short coat quickly and safely by blotting gently, keeping the dog warm, and checking folds and paws are dry.
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Short and Smooth Coats · Lesson 6
How do you manage shedding in a short coat?
Manage shedding in a short coat with frequent light brushing, thorough rinsing, and regular skin checks during shedding seasons.
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Short and Smooth Coats · Lesson 7
What grooming do short-coated breeds still need?
Short-coated breeds still need brushing, skin checks, nail and ear care, paw care, and baths when dirty.
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Short and Smooth Coats · Lesson 8
How do you groom a smooth-coated terrier or hound at home?
Groom a smooth-coated terrier or hound at home with firm but gentle brushing, skin checks, and regular nail and ear care.
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Short and Smooth Coats · Lesson 9
How do you check skin on a short coat?
Check skin on a short coat by parting the hair in good light, looking systematically, and recording any change for vet referral.
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Short and Smooth Coats · Lesson 10
What tools suit short coats, and which are unnecessary?
Short coats suit a rubber mitt, soft brush and fine comb, while harsh deshedding tools and clippers are usually unnecessary.
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Short and Smooth Coats · Lesson 11
How do you keep a short coat shiny without over-bathing?
Keep a short coat shiny without over-bathing by brushing regularly, rinsing thoroughly, and protecting healthy skin.
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Short and Smooth Coats · Lesson 12
When does a short coat need a groomer or vet?
A short coat needs a groomer or vet when skin, ear, nail or behaviour signs go beyond routine home care.
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Wiry, Terrier and Mixed Coats · Lesson 1
What defines a wiry coat?
A wiry coat is defined by stiff, harsh outer hair over a softer undercoat, with a textured, weather resistant feel.
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Wiry, Terrier and Mixed Coats · Lesson 2
What is hand-stripping, and why is it not a home beginner job?
Hand-stripping is a skilled groomer technique for wiry coats that needs hands on training, and it is not a home beginner job.
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Wiry, Terrier and Mixed Coats · Lesson 3
How do you brush and bath a wiry coat?
Brush and bath a wiry coat by working to the skin gently, washing in the direction of growth, and drying fully.
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Wiry, Terrier and Mixed Coats · Lesson 4
How do you clip a wiry coat at an introductory level?
Clip a wiry coat at an introductory level with an even guard, a clean combed coat, and careful work on flat areas only.