How to Choose a Dog Grooming Clipper
Owning a dog involves more than only feeding and walking your pet. Dog owners must stick to a grooming schedule to help keep their pet healthy and happy. Regular grooming at home and with a professional groomer is an important factor in the healthy life of any dog. A complete dog grooming kit should have brushes, shears, a dog trimmer, a nail trimmer, and a good shampoo for your pet specifically.
At the moment, we’ll be concentrating on the dog clippers. There are a number of products to select from, in a wide price range. Take it from me, when I say that the cheaper the trimmer, the more frustration and dissatisfaction you will experience. A mid-range clipper manufactured by a pet industry leader such as Oster, Wahl, or Andis will provide you with a much better product, a sharper blade system, and a longer life for the investment. Only use dog trimmers specifically designed for animals.
Maintaining your pet’s coat can be an overwhelming chore. If you need help with how to properly cut, brush or clean your pet’s coat, ask your professional groomer or your veterinarian. Many groomers will be glad to show you how to properly do this, if they have some time, or between other clients. Regular grooming, both at home and with your professional groomer, will make the experience for you and your dog much more enjoyable.
THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A DOG TRIMMER
* A price tag that suits you
* A quality trimmer manufactured by a recognized company
* Speed(s) - better models have two or more speeds
* RPM’s - the higher the RPM, the cleaner the cut
* The weight of the trimmer should be light and easy to handle
* What options are available for the blades and what does the manufacture have in terms of interchangeable blades
* Battery operated or standard electric corded pet trimmer
A dog groomer ought to be of good quality, easy to handle and relatively quiet. Correct handling of the pet trimmer will give an even trim and a calming experience for your pet. Should you need a hand in learning how to operate the dog groomer on your pet, request a brief appointment with your groomer to get some instruction. We would sooner help you sustain your pet’s coat than for you linger too long until it needs to be totally removed.
A quality pet grooming clipper will be an investment that will provide years of service and will make your home pet grooming an easier task.