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As summer wanes and the days become shorter, your pet may respond with increased shedding. The change of light triggers them to drop their summer coat in preparation for a thicker winter coat to grow. Seasonal shedding is noticed most in dogs with double coats, such as Australian Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Collies, Samoyeds, and any dog with a similar coat. These types of coats tend to undergo two primary shed cycles a year, in the spring and the fall. To get a grip on seasonal sheddin …

If you shampoo your dog correctly, you will get it clean, but the job is not completed unless you also use a conditioner. Shampoo uses surfactants to remove unwanted dirt, dust, dander, and oil from your pet's coat. This is great, but in removing all the stuff we don't want, some of the beneficial natural oils are also washed down the drain.By choosing to complete a great bath by pairing shampoo with conditioner, you can accomplish several things: You replace the sebum (natural skin oil) that y …

Introducing puppies to bath time when they are young will set them up for a lifetime of baths to come. Old fashioned wisdom was to wash dogs only 2-3 times a year, but times have changed. Now that dogs have taken their places as “family,” living in homes and often lounging on the furniture, keeping them clean is more important than ever before.Modern pet shampoos have come a long way, and now it is easy to find products that leave pets' fur clean, lustrous, and fresh without causing dryness or d …

There are so many brands and types of shampoo and conditioner to choose from, it can be hard to know which to buy. Coat Handler products have been a mainstay for many professional groomers and show dog enthusiasts for years. They are known for offering a small, specific product line that is both affordable and effective. I talked to some long-time users of this product to find out why they enjoy using Coat Handler shampoo and conditioner.Nationally Certified Master Groomer AnnMarie Saunier …