The Komondor lady in the video below has EXCELLENT technique! She properly saturates the dog...& is so thorough! This is the only way to really bathe a dog...the dog has no anxiety because his person is wholly competent! In short: completely saturate the dog to the skin (this dog...I would estimate at taking 45-60 minutes just to saturate); gently shampoo (25-30 minutes); rinse, rinse...& then when you're sure he's completely rinsed, rinse again. * Always use a DOG shampoo...their pH requires it. I swear by Quadruped, Wu-Pi Magic, #1 All Systems &/or Kelco Filthy Animal Cording...brilliantly done...gee these Komondor peeps are grand... I love Pulik! This lady really shares some nice insights...you'll see how she "wrings" in the shampoo...I would likely use more than 32 oz. (when mixed)...of shampoo on a Puli...& loads more on Komondorok-sized beasties. To dry, I power blow each cord with Double K (220 volt)...& then use the Edemco stand dryer while the dog resides in an ex-pen, relaxing. Use good shears such as Geib Buttercut 88 for trimming cords... & a good clipper for shearing the foot pads...I'm a Wahl gal. You can use a light oil on the cords when the dog is wholly dried...(don't apply to skin)...such as #1 All Systems Primrose Oil...I have always loved it for my show Lhasas...some people like the silicone-based Cowboy Magic...if this is your pref, DO NOT let it touch the skin of the dog, otherwise...the follicle will not breathe & ultimately you'll need to rename your dog "Baldy". I swear by that which works the best...hence, my trade secrets are extended to you... Comments are closed.
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AuthorHowl-O! I'm Julia Jensen- devoted student of dogs & religious sampler of cheesecake, wheat beer, huehuetenango coffee & almost any chocolate out there. I indulge these fancies & more, in the remote silence of the pacific NW. *PLEASE NOTE* The videos selected for bloghism could be construed as "disturbing" to those of certain bents, sensitivities, natures, mind-sets, etc.. I have a distinct interest in relaying footage of dogs doing what they have been doing for centuries....& in some cases, I also include dog show footage just as a matter of interest. If you do not like my selections, by all means, do not view them. Archives
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