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Training, Grooming & Canine Chaos
Professional dog grooming meets real-life coat management in a busy multi-dog home. This section covers practical coat care advice, at-home maintenance, shedding seasons, drying routines, and grooming tips designed for high-energy working breeds. Written by a groomer who lives with her own pack, these posts blend expertise with everyday reality.
The Ultimate Guide to Grooming Dogs in a Multi-Dog Household
Why Grooming is Different in a Multi-Dog Household This guide explores the unique challenges and considerations involved in grooming dogs when living in a multi-dog household. It highlights: · Different coat types · Time challenges · Equipment required · Staying organised is important · Grooming and housekeeping · When to use a professional Creating a routine and system that works for you is essential. Grooming dogs in a multiple dog hou
Wendy Brooks
Feb 213 min read


Grooming your Puppy
Preparing your Puppy for Grooming Start with gentle, frequent handling from the very first day. Puppies learn fastest in short, positive sessions, so build it into your daily routine right away. Run your hands slowly over every part of their body—ears, muzzle, paws, tail, belly, legs, collar area—treating and praising as you go. This helps you spot any areas where they tense, flinch, or pull away, which tells you where to go slower and pair the experience with extra rewards.
Wendy Brooks
Feb 215 min read


Grooming Dogs in a Multiple Dog Household
Grooming Four Border Collies and a Terrier How it all began Before I began my formal training as a dog groomer, I always took care of grooming my own dogs at home. This involved regular bathing and brushing to keep their coats clean and healthy. Over the years, I have shared my home with a variety of breeds, including Yorkshire Terriers, Jack Russell Terriers, a German Shepherd, and a Doberman Pinscher. This mix gave me experience with both small and large dogs, as well as th
Wendy Brooks
Feb 156 min read


Tuesday with the Pack: Training, Grooming, and Canine Chaos A Chronicle of Life with Four Collies and a Terrier
SOLITARY MORNING This morning began a little differently from the usual routine. I woke up to an unexpected silence, feeling momentarily confused and disorientated as I reached for my glasses and checked the time—06.57 am. Just then, as if on cue, Fleck’s unmistakeable demand bark shattered the quiet. Only then did I remember that John was away house-sitting, leaving me in charge of the morning routine. I let out a groan, rubbed my temples, and shuffled out of bed, pulling o
Wendy Brooks
Jan 194 min read
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