{"id":6891,"date":"2020-07-17T15:27:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T19:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=6891"},"modified":"2020-07-17T15:27:25","modified_gmt":"2020-07-17T19:27:25","slug":"this-is-how-to-cut-your-dogs-hair-correctly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/this-is-how-to-cut-your-dogs-hair-correctly\/","title":{"rendered":"This Is How to Cut Your Dog&#8217;s Hair Correctly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Omega-3s. Vitamin A. Zinc. Vitamin C.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these elements \u2014 part of a dog&#8217;s well-balanced diet \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/dogcare.dailypuppy.com\/dog-shedding-solutions-1728.html\">keep your pet&#8217;s hair growing<\/a> sleek and strong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, as your pooch&#8217;s coat gets longer and longer, you&#8217;ve probably started to wonder how to cut your dog&#8217;s hair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not&nbsp;an impossible task to helm yourself\u201a either. Here&#8217;s what you need to know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cut Your Dog&#8217;s Hair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start, you should consider your dog&#8217;s breed and look up photos of what their hair is supposed to look like. This&nbsp;step will help you decide the tools you need. For instance, you could use a sharp pair of scissors&nbsp;for a trim or the <a href=\"https:\/\/houndjunkie.com\/best-dog-clippers\/\">best dog clippers of 2020<\/a> to&nbsp;shave down&nbsp;your pup&#8217;s fur.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brush up on your general grooming knowledge, too. The ASPCA recommends you bathe your dog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/dog-care\/dog-grooming-tips\">once every three months<\/a>, at the very least. They may require more rinses if they spend a lot of time outside or have skin issues that need medicated shampoo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have a plan for cutting your dog&#8217;s hair and know how to maintain their hygiene, it&#8217;s time to get started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helm a Cut With Clippers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps you&#8217;ve opted for a doggie haircut with clippers. If so, your dog probably has short hair or needs an overhaul. You might simply feel more comfortable with clippers, too, and the snap-on heads help you cut hair evenly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a bath and dry, here&#8217;s how to cut a dog&#8217;s hair using clippers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cut with their natural hair pattern for a better finish.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Start at the neck and move toward the back leg. Do this on one side, then switch to the other and repeat.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If you move slowly, your dog is less likely to get scared and jump. Such a movement would mess up your grooming.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Gently hold your dog as you clip their sensitive areas.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Shower your pup in praise for good behavior.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t forget to give them a treat afterward, too.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with clippers, you might need scissors to complete the job. For example, it&#8217;s easier to groom their paws and faces with scissors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try It With Scissors Instead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Long-haired dogs might just need a&nbsp;minor cut \u2014 scissors can do that. Here&#8217;s how to trim a dog with scissors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Be sure you have the right kind of scissors.&nbsp;<ul><li>Straight shears work for essential grooming.<\/li><li>Curved scissors help round off the layers.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Thinning shears slice through mats and thick hair.<\/li><li>Rounded-tip scissors safely trim sensitive areas.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Cut your pup front to back. Leave&nbsp;delicate spots until the end.<\/li><li>Use your fingers&nbsp;as a measuring stick to help you maintain the same length throughout the cut.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t hold&nbsp;the scissors at too sharp of an angle \u2014 otherwise, the pointy ends of them will be too close to your dog&#8217;s skin.<\/li><li>You can use a comb as a safety barrier between scissors and skin.<\/li><li>Rely on thinning shears to break up areas that tend to get matted.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A scissor-based cut may take slightly longer than a&nbsp;clipper&nbsp;shave. But it could be the better method for trimming your pup&#8217;s hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cutting Dog Hair \u2014 It&#8217;s All Down to You&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know how to cut your dog&#8217;s hair. It may not be the easiest dog-related responsibility you have, but it&#8217;s one you can certainly handle. So, try it out and see \u2014 you might just give your pooch the best haircut of their life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Omega-3s. Vitamin A. Zinc. Vitamin C.&nbsp; All of these elements \u2014 part of a dog&#8217;s well-balanced diet \u2014 keep your pet&#8217;s hair growing sleek and strong.&nbsp; And, as your pooch&#8217;s coat gets longer and longer, you&#8217;ve probably started to wonder how to cut your dog&#8217;s hair.&nbsp; It&#8217;s not&nbsp;an impossible task to helm yourself\u201a either. 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