Step-by-step grooming of a Rostov-on-Don Spitz

Why does a Spitz need a haircut?

In the first months of a puppy’s life, the owner doesn’t have to think about going to the groomer or mastering hairdressing skills. The coat of small Spitz dogs is fluff. A dog develops full hair at the age of 1 year. This is the guard hair, the undercoat.

The Pomeranian has a fluffy collar and shorts on its hind legs.

A dog's fur coat can turn into solid icicles if it is not combed or cut. These procedures are necessary for Spitz dogs. Without hairstyle correction, the dog will look unkempt.

Neglecting hygiene measures will contribute to the development of various types of dermatitis, since the Spitz’s skin will be deprived of proper ventilation. It is also possible that if the animal is not properly cared for, fleas may appear.

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Features of a bear haircut

• If the dog is not preparing for a show, you can carefully trim the hair around the root of the tail and remove it from the ears, on the dog’s collar and on the paws, especially carefully removing the hair between the toes, as it tends to fall off and become dirty. It becomes painful for the dog to step on its paws.
• After cutting the main areas, you need to trim the fur along its entire length.
• You can cut either with a clipper with a large attachment or with scissors. But a human clipper is not suitable due to the special hardness of the Spitz’s coat, so you only need a professional dog clipper. Also, for self-cutting, you will need one-sided thinning scissors to remove excess length of hair and scissors with blunt ends to trim unnecessary hair on the paws, ears and around the anus. This haircut is necessary regularly to ensure that the pet is always clean.
• You also need several combs: a frequent and rare metal comb and a massage brush with long metal teeth.
• To be neat, it is worth cutting the paws around the circumference to the knee in front and the hock in the back.
• The hair on the tail can be cut any way you like, but the standard dictates that the length of the hair on the tail should reach the dog's head.
• However, during hot summers and other circumstances when the dog is hot or may get very dirty, the Pomeranian can be cut quite short. One of the most popular Spitz haircuts is “puppy style”, when the dog is cut evenly everywhere and the fur length remains no more than one and a half to two centimeters. Then the Spitz becomes like a funny puppy or a tiny bear cub.
• You can’t just shave a dog’s head with a clipper; it may never grow back again.

The price of this service depends on whether you are going to cut your pet’s hair in a specialized salon or are going to invite a hairdresser to your home. The average cost of cutting a Pomeranian Spitz in Moscow is from 900 to 1500 rubles.

Boo is the name of the Spitz puppy who became famous on social networks for his “bear cub” haircut. What is this teddy bear hairstyle? The dog's head is cut into an even ball with small, neat ears. The hair on the body and paws is almost completely absent. At the end of the procedure, a small teddy bear with a round head and a naked body appears before us.

Before you begin to consider the features of the haircut process, you need to familiarize yourself with how the coat of dogs of this breed is structured.

At any age, the Spitz resembles a small and very cute bear cub. This effect is achieved due to the presence of abundant and very soft undercoat, as well as a harsh and rather long awn. It is thanks to this feature of hair growth that the Pomeranian Spitz's coat takes on a standing position, which creates the effect of a rounded silhouette of the dog.

In order for the animal's coat to have a beautiful appearance, it is necessary to regularly trim it, take care of its appearance, which includes the processes of combing and removing tangles and bathing the dog.

Red, brown, black and even white Pomeranian Spitz, cut like a bear cub, looks very beautiful and original. Such a fur coat is not only very touching, but also incredibly practical, but it is worth considering that the dog will not be able to take part in exhibitions with it.

A teddy bear haircut involves creating a round head. Moreover, the dog’s ears and scruff should be visually at the same level. All fur on the body is kept short and of uniform length. Hairs left on the paws will give the limbs a rounded shape.

Types of haircuts for Spitz

There are more than 10 options for Spitz haircuts. The owners choose them based on their needs. For one, it is important to present the animal at an exhibition, which requires a classic hairstyle. Others tend to experiment with haircuts, so they create different looks for their pet.

Exhibition

With this haircut, the Spitz will not look pretentious. The hairstyle focuses attention on the dog’s advantages and veils its shortcomings.

The silhouette, in the classic form of grooming, is given a clear outline. The collar takes on a spherical shape.

Using regular and thinning scissors, the hair around the ears is trimmed, exposing the ear canal. The Spitz's paws are made round in shape, following the contour of the claws. Remove regrown hairs between the pads. Correct the area under the tail. The hairstyle is equally suitable for boys and girls.

Modern

An option akin to the classics. The haircut is preferred by dog ​​owners who are trying to preserve the visual uniqueness of the breed and simplify subsequent care for their pet.

Modern implies a deeper edging of the silhouette than in the classic version. The Spitz's coat takes on a plush appearance. The structure of the hairline is not affected.

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Boo

A dog cut this way resembles a teddy bear and looks cute. However, after a bold hairstyle, the original length of the hair may no longer be there. This is a feature of the pile of some individuals of the breed.

If the quality of the dog's coat is poor, the Boo style - like a teddy bear - may be the best option.

The trend setter for plush was a Pomeranian named Boo, who quickly gained popularity on the Internet. The haircut began to be copied in different countries of the world, due to which the number of bear-type dogs increased sharply.

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a lion

The belly, back to the shoulder blades, hips are shaved like a machine. A brush is left at the end of the Spitz's tail. The shape of the collar is carefully aligned with the lion (acts as a mane). In this form, the dog resembles the king of beasts in miniature.

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Necessity of cutting a Pomeranian Spitz

A spitz needs a haircut. It improves the appearance and makes the coat healthier: it grows thicker and better. A Pomeranian puppy first has baby fluff, and at the age of three months it is replaced by an adult coat with a thick undercoat.

If your pet is preparing for an exhibition, it is better to entrust the grooming of the dog to a specialist who is familiar with all the intricacies of spitz haircuts and even knows fashionable haircuts.

It is worth considering that according to the standard, a Pomeranian Spitz should not look like it has been shorn, and therefore it must be cut at least six months before the planned exhibition, so that during this time the dog has time to properly grow.

Ideally, it is best to entrust your Spitz's first haircut to a professional groomer. The specialist will develop behavioral skills in the dog for successful procedure in the future. Also, the owner, watching the work of a professional, can gain useful information for organizing subsequent home haircuts.

If you decide to cut your pet’s hair for the first time yourself, then you need to adhere to the following scheme.

Brushing a puppy

A dog that is still unaccustomed to the procedure can be seated on your lap for brushing. You need to be prepared for the pet’s resistance and under no circumstances yell at the dog while trying to sit it down properly.

It is better to immediately learn the command corresponding to the process and reward for good behavior. After a while, having become accustomed, the dog will be able to stand still while simple grooming is carried out.

When choosing a brush for combing, it is best to choose a soft one that will not pull hairs out of the dog’s fur, but will gently massage the skin. The Spitz is always combed against the grain.

After the dead hair has been carefully removed, the Spitz is lightly fluffed by hand so that the hair does not tangle. If the wool becomes electrified, use antistatic agents.

Important! You need to brush your Spitz several times a week and accustom him to this procedure from the first months of his life. You should not brush your dog every day, as this can damage the main part of the undercoat.

Bathing

1. The groomed dog is placed in the bathtub, having previously placed cotton wool in its ears to prevent water from getting in.
2. The animal is wetted with a weak pressure of water, excluding the head.
3. Apply shampoo evenly and foam, making sure that the hair does not get tangled.
4. The shampoo is washed off, conditioner is applied, it is kept for the prescribed time, the wool is washed and blotted with a towel.
5. The pet is thoroughly dried with a hairdryer, since naturally the dog will dry for a very long time.

A haircut

If the owner does not have the task of preparing his pet for an exhibition that requires a model haircut, for the first time it is best to have a light haircut that gives shape to the ears and paws.

1. You need to feel the edge of the ear, pinch it between your thumb and forefinger and carefully trim off the protruding hairs.
2. Bend the Spitz's paw at the joint. Comb the fur hanging from the paws and trim it with scissors. The fur between the fingers is carefully trimmed with blunt-tipped scissors.

If your pet is extremely fluffy from an early age, you can also trim the collar, back and tail.

1. To form a beautiful collar, the hair needs to be straightened with a comb from the front - down, and combed from the back from the neck to the back of the head. Having visually marked the boundaries of the “mane”, you need to grab it with your fingers and align it in a circle to the desired length. From the chest to the chin, the hair is cut lengthwise so that when looking at the dog from the side, a semicircle is visible.
2. To achieve an aesthetic appearance of the rear part, the tail needs to be raised, the hair around the anus should be combed in different directions as it grows, and long hairs should be cut off.
3. To shape the tail, it is combed up and laid on the back, divided into two halves and the edges trimmed.

Important! Under no circumstances should you cut your Spitz's head for the sake of giving it an unusual look or in the mistaken belief that it will be easier for the dog to survive the summer heat. The bare skin is vulnerable to overheating and sunburn, and shaved fur does not grow back. Moreover, the animal becomes easy prey for blood-sucking insects.

In this video you will learn the rules of professional grooming.

This option achieves a light cosmetic effect. The fur is trimmed to a minimum - the ears and the perimeter of the “fur coat”. The groomer's job is to complete the dog's appearance.

Features of grooming

Spitz dogs have an unusual coat structure. In order not to spoil it, you must adhere to several rules:

• Do not cut your dog's hair until 3 months of age. It is enough to comb it regularly;
• For the first time, trim the hair only on the paws and frame the collar.

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In a year, the second period of hair change begins. This is a signal - the dog can be trimmed.

GROOMING TOOLS

Or what we need to ensure that our dog is always well-groomed and beautiful.

Two combs:

- the first with small and frequent teeth. It may be useful for a very small puppy, and then it is necessary for combing such places on the dog’s body as: feathers on the paws, “armpits” and especially the area behind the ears.

- a second comb or comb is necessary for combing the dog all over the body and always combing down to the skin. Otherwise, wool that is not thoroughly combed will soon become matted and turn into felt, which will simply have to be cut off, but this is no good.

We brush the dog (adult) without fanaticism once a week.

- more often for a puppy, since a puppy’s coat is softer than an adult’s and does not yet have hard guard hair, it can mat very quickly.

On the left is a PUKHODERKA. Will be needed if exhibitions are planned and only for paws!

RIGHT - claw clipper. We trim the claws carefully and if there is no experience. It’s better to cut off the claw less, but more often (on average, once every two weeks). Why do you need to trim your claws carefully? If you hurt the puppy at least once, he will become afraid of this procedure and you will have your first problem.

Don’t forget that dogs have 5 toes on their front paws and one of them, the PROFIT, is located on the inside of the paw and is located at some distance from the ground, that is, even if your dog walks a lot and cuts off all its claws on the asphalt, then the dewclaws are still the same you need to watch and trim on time because they don't reach the ground.

If you suddenly cut a claw and see that blood has appeared, sprinkle dry potassium permanganate onto the cut site (after blotting the claw with a cotton pad). The blood will stop immediately.

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Scissors must be good, just like everything else, for example, I have one of them and the other one is made of blue metal - titanium alloy.

They are needed to monitor the shape of the ears; they are used to remove overgrown tassels and rags; scissors are also needed when caring for the paws and creating their rounded shape.

And of course, such scissors are used for general dog grooming.

Massage brushes (brush) - are not needed for serious brushing of the dog, but only to apply the finishing touch and style the coat after combing with combs or, for example, just lightly comb the coat on top before going outside.

It is impossible to CROSS a dog with good, thick hair with a brush!

How to cut ears, butt and back

Learning how to trim your ears correctly is easy. The main thing here is not to injure your pet. When framing the hearing organ, you need to determine its edge and pinch it with your fingers. Protruding hairs are removed with an appropriate tool, making the four-legged friend look like a fox.

To tidy up the butt, you will need a helper to hold the dog's tail up. It is important to comb the fur around the butt along the hairline. Long hairs are cut off.

It is recommended to correct the Spitz's back using thinning scissors. It carefully removes unevenness and loose hair.

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The coat of the Pomeranian, a German Spitz, grows quickly. To prevent the dog from becoming overgrown, grooming is organized for him at intervals of no more than 3 months.

Grooming your pet at home

The best option is a simple, fashionable hairstyle. It can be performed in any conditions.

Home haircut

To work you will need:

• combs - frequent, rare teeth;
• scissors – thinning, with rounded ends;
• massage brush;
• low table with a non-slip surface;
• hair clipper.

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All accessories must be sharp, otherwise the scissors will chew the dog's hair.

Stages

Before your dog takes on a well-groomed appearance, you need to perform several steps.

Spitz transformation steps:

• combing;
• bathing;
• blow drying;
• repeated combing;
• a haircut.

By following the step-by-step procedures and thoroughly approaching each stage, the result will differ little from the salon one.

Step-by-step diagram:

1. Prepare a professional machine designed for animal hair, or regular and thinning scissors.
2. Trim the hair around the base of the dog's tail.
3. Remove excess from collar and ears.
4. Remove the fur with your Spitz fingers.
5. Correct the work by milling.

Making a beautiful haircut with your own hands is possible. The technique will improve over time.

After each stage, the wool must be combed out.

If you follow the step-by-step instructions, you will be able to quickly master the art of cutting hair.

Grooming a Pomeranian Spitz yourself: main steps and necessary tools

The Pomeranian Spitz should be groomed with the following tools:

• A professional machine with a nozzle of 3 mm. As I noted earlier, the machine should be designed specifically for working with dogs;
• Single-sided thinning scissors - they are necessary so that the excess length of wool can be eliminated;
• Scissors with rounded ends - use them to remove excess hair on the ears, paws and around the anus. By the way, these scissors are used most often, since hygiene depends on such a haircut;
• Metal combs with frequent and rare teeth. A massage comb made of the same material with long teeth will also come in handy.

How to trim a Pomeranian Spitz at home? To carry out this technique correctly, you need to acquire high-quality tools. Such a set should include the following attributes:

• small but well sharpened scissors;
• two metal brushes (with rare and fine teeth);
• thinning scissors;
• massage brush (preferably with long teeth);
• blunt scissors.

Haircut care

The dog’s appearance does not require any special care after a visit to the groomer or a home makeover. However, you need to know a few nuances.

1. It is recommended to regularly comb the dog’s lush, classic hairstyle once every 3 days.
2. In rainy weather, it is not recommended to walk your pet without overalls, as it is difficult to tidy up the fur, which is soaked in street dirt.

These problems are less common for short-haired Spitz dogs. But they have other difficulties. The dog has no sweat glands, modest hair, leaving it without protection for the summer and winter. During hot periods, the dog may overheat. Burns, dermatitis, and allergic reactions are possible. Therefore, it is a mistake to consider a pet’s short hairstyle to be the best summer option.

The golden mean is a coat length of 3.5 – 4 cm.

Combing

To accustom the animal to the procedure, you must first sit it on your lap and place a soft cloth under the puppy. The Spitz should feel comfortable.

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It is necessary to comb the dog against the grain. This will make the fur coat more voluminous.

Tangles in representatives of the breed rarely occur and only in the armpits, groin, and toes. First they are carefully plucked, then cut.

To avoid electrification of the hair, it is allowed to use antistatic agents. Sprays and conditioners moisturize the coat well.

the washing up

Bathing your pet more than once a month is harmful. An exception is allowed in the run-up to the exhibition. After a walk, just wipe your paws with a wet cloth.

It is allowed to use dog shampoo twice a year. After the water procedure, the wool is treated with a dry concentrated aerosol for animals.

Dry your pet's hair with a warm stream of air from a hair dryer.

Appearance of a clipped Pomeranian Spitz: how to groom yourself

The Pomeranian is a friendly and cute breed that is blessed with a thick coat. One of the most important conditions for caring for your pet is regular haircuts, which will allow your Spitz to look well-groomed.

The structure of the coat

In small puppies, the coat is formed only by three months. Before that they only had fluff. Adult hair appears gradually as soon as the animal is three months old, and the fluffy coat continues to grow for up to a year.

A trimmed Spitz looks well-groomed and neat

The coat of this breed is divided into two parts:

• guard hair;
• undercoat.

The outer hair will be straight and coarse, while the undercoat will be a soft, spiral-shaped fuzz. A distinctive feature of the Spitz is the fluffy collar and pants on the paws.

Fluffy collar and pants are characteristic features of the breed

Features of the Pomeranian Spitz haircut

Grooming a German Spitz is a popular service. Thanks to it, the dog does not get dirty during walks, it needs to be bathed and combed less often.

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You can cut your pet's hair starting from three months. It is important that the puppy can already sit well in order to calmly endure the procedure. Otherwise, he may injure his skin.

Important! A haircut should be done once every two to three months to give it shape.

Types of haircuts and their necessity

How to trim a cat's claws: options at home

The rich coat of Spitz dogs gives you the opportunity to dream up your imagination. You can turn a funny baby into a bear cub or a lion cub.

Under the lion

This type of haircut is considered extreme. The animal's fur is completely shaved down to the level of the shoulder blades. It remains only on the head and neck in the form of a mane, on the tips of the paws and tail.

But when choosing this option, it is important to understand that the shaved coat will never recover. The animal will forever remain half shaved. And in hot and cold weather, he will need clothing to protect his skin.

Lion haircut

Bear haircut

The most fashionable and beautiful haircut for a Spitz is considered to be “Boo” or under a bear. Distinctive features of this hairstyle:

• ears are at the same level with the mane - the effect of a rounded head is obtained;
• short hair all over the body;
• uniform length of fur on the paws.

The result of the haircut is a teddy bear with charming cheeks and soft paws. But this spitz haircut to look like a bear cub is only suitable for representatives of dwarf breeds.

Bear haircut

Exhibition haircut

To prepare a dog for an exhibition, you need to follow certain features. Before the procedure, you need to thoroughly wash your Spitz, rinsing it thoroughly with detergents. This is a very important point, because if the judge notices cosmetics, he will remove the pet from the competition.

For exhibition, the dog is not cut, but lightly trimmed to completely preserve the entire undercoat. The goal of the procedure is to give the Spitz a shape that fully complies with the breed standards. At the same time, you need to hide the shortcomings and emphasize the advantages.

Important! After such a haircut, the impression should not be created that the Spitz has been trimmed, so it is recommended to contact professionals.

Modern haircut

This type of haircut is very similar to the classic one. It is suitable for those pet owners who want to care for the dog’s coat as little as possible, while still striving to preserve the breed’s appearance.

The main feature is that the cropped Spitz has a plush appearance due to the deep edging of the silhouette. If the procedure is performed correctly, it does not affect the structure of the coat.

Hygienic

Regular grooming should be performed as one of the requirements for caring for the animal. The hygiene procedure includes the following steps:

1. The Spitz is thoroughly combed.
2. Bathed and dried.
3. Brush thoroughly again.
4. The hair around the paws and genitals is trimmed.

At the end of the procedure, the animal's nails are trimmed.

Spitz grooming

What are the risks of a trimmed Spitz?

Mini Spitz: the smallest Pomeranian dogs

Before choosing a type of haircut for a Spitz, you need to take into account the physiological characteristics of the breed. It is not recommended to have very short haircuts, as the dog does not have sweat glands. The pet's skin will be unprotected. He cannot be taken outside without clothes, so as not to expose him to burns or frostbite.

Important! Veterinarians warn that if a dog is cut very short, the hair will not grow back.

The benefits of grooming for Spitz

Regular grooming of your Spitz prevents:

• severe shedding and matting of fur;
• formation of tangles.

Regular procedures protect your pet from various infections and diseases. In addition, the owners themselves get rid of a lot of wool on the furniture.

Important! You cannot completely shave off the fur, as it will not grow back. You need to leave your hair 3-4 cm long.

How to choose a groomer

The professionalism of the groomer plays a big role in the grooming of a Spitz. A true master of his craft will not only do a haircut and trim nails, but will also give the owner detailed advice and a step-by-step plan for caring for the animal.

To make the right choice, it is recommended to pay attention to the following nuances:

• Reviews about the hairdresser - it is best to find owners of the same breed to get advice from them about who gets their pets cut.
• Knowledge of the characteristics of the breed. A true professional will know all the nuances of cutting a Spitz.
• Quality of tools.
• Ability to establish contact with a dog.

An animal experiences a lot of stress when visiting a salon, so it is very important that it feels comfortable.

Pet salon

How much does grooming cost?

Prices for Spitz haircuts depend on the professionalism of the groomer and the type of haircut. Many salons offer comprehensive services with home visits. The cost of grooming varies from 500 to 2500 rubles*.

You can contact either a pet salon or find a private specialist through advertisements.

Grooming the dog yourself

Some dog owners groom their pets themselves in order to save on the services of a professional. You can carry out the procedure yourself, but you need to know the specifics.

For the first time, it is better to first take the animal to the salon to get advice from a professional. You can undergo training in advance.

A step-by-step lesson on how to trim a Pomeranian will help you do the home procedure correctly.

The haircut is done in three stages:

1. Preparation;
2. bathing;
3. the cutting process itself.

It is strictly forbidden to shout at the dog and force it to sit still. Breeders recommend that you first study the commands “cut” and “bathe” and reward them for their execution.

Spitz haircut

Required Tools

The formed cover is cut only with scissors; a machine cannot be used. To cut a Spitz, you will need to prepare:

• sharp and thinning scissors;
• scissors with a blunt end;
• metal scissors with rare teeth;
• massage brush.

You can’t use not only a machine, but also trimmers that are used to cut people’s hair.

How to trim ears

To make the ears small and neat, you need to have certain skills. The procedure is carried out as follows:

1. The ear should be grabbed with two fingers;
2. Direct the movement of the scissors from bottom to top, while simultaneously palpating the skin so as not to injure the pet.

The haircut ends by rounding the ear.

Bathing after a haircut

After the haircut, the dog needs to be bathed using a special shampoo. You need to lather very carefully so that the soap does not get into your pet’s eyes and ears. After shampoo, conditioner is applied to the body, after five minutes it should be rinsed off with warm water. At the end, the Spitz is thoroughly dried with a towel, then dried with a hairdryer.

The procedure itself must be carried out regularly. This is especially true for owners of white or light-colored pets. It is recommended to bathe your pet before the exhibition. Hygiene procedures must be carried out at least once every two months.

Important! You should not wash your dog frequently, as the PH balance of the skin will be disrupted.

Bathing your pet

Grooming rules

The cut Pomeranian Spitz needs special care for its soft and fluffy coat. Care involves regular brushing. The comb must be soft. If the haircut is short, this can be done once a week. But, if your pet has a long haircut, the procedure should be carried out at least twice a week. You need to brush your dog especially often in rainy weather.

Movements should be directed against the fur very carefully, since the Spitz has sensitive and delicate skin. Mats often form on the paws and groin, which just need to be trimmed. You should not try to comb them out, as you can injure the animal’s skin.

Worth paying attention! Once the seasonal shedding begins, the coat should be treated daily.

How often should a Pomeranian be cut?

Grooming is an optional procedure for this breed. Dogs' hair does not grow forever. They grow to a certain length and stop growing. But a short-haired dwarf Spitz will look neat and well-groomed after the procedure. To regularly shape your pet, you need to cut your pet's hair once every two months.

Regular grooming of your Spitz will help give its luxurious coat the correct shape. The procedure will not only be beneficial for the pet, but will also relieve its owners from excessive hair on the furniture.

*Prices are current as of November 2021.

Source: https://gafki.ru/sobaki/strizhenniy-shpits.html

Shedding

This is a natural process that cannot be avoided. It is repeated at certain intervals throughout the dog’s life.

The first coat change in Spitz dogs occurs at 3-3.5 months. Molting occurs 2 times a year. First the core hair goes away, then the undercoat. At this time, your furry pet may lose half of its coat.

Cost in showrooms

Going to a groomer is an expensive pleasure, since professional care includes:

• haircut;
• bathing;
• drying;
• tidying up claws and ears.

The lush hair of a mini Spitz allows the owner to choose any look for his pet. For clarity, salons have catalogs with photos of four-legged models.

Prices:

You can save money. A haircut without other procedures will cost 2,000 rubles. In this case, before visiting a specialist, your four-legged pet will have to be washed, dried, and combed yourself.

Photo and video review

The attractiveness of representatives of the fox-type breed, their miniature size, and their beautiful fur surprises not only in real life. Spitz dogs look impressive in photos and videos.

Proper care of an animal will make it the pride of its owner. A dog’s healthy, shiny coat is not just beauty, but an indicator of the quality of health of your four-legged friend.

Preparing your pet for the procedure

It often happens that providing hairdressing services for a pet at home becomes a real test for its owner. What to do if the dog begins to resist during the grooming process?

In this case, experts strongly advise against shouting and threatening the Spitz - these actions will only cause a negative reaction from the pet, and will also develop in him a fear of manipulation even in a salon setting.

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Moreover, owners of Pomeranian dogs are advised to learn the command “bathe” or “cut” in advance, for mastering which the animal should receive a pleasant reward.

Also, experts in the field in question advise identifying a separate place for home grooming, in which the pet will feel as calm as possible. This can be a table or ironing board. As for small puppies, when accustoming them to grooming, it is advisable to carry out all processes while holding them in your arms. Practice shows that this way the animal perceives all procedures more calmly.