A dog haircut is often necessary in most cases. Most dogs shed in the spring and summer when they get warm to help keep them cool. In the fall and winter months, your dog needs its fur to keep warm. However, there are many reasons you may want to cut your dog’s hair.
First, some people give their dog a haircut in the spring to avoid shedding around the house. This is especially helpful if you have a family member with allergies to doggie dander. Alternatively, you may want to cut your dog’s hair to style it in a fashion that is good for show competitions.
Whatever the reason for giving your dog a haircut, you will want to follow a few basic steps to ensure success. Cutting a dog’s fur is not unlike trying to cut the hair of a toddler. Getting them to sit still is more than half the battle. This can be easily accomplished if you have firm control of your dog in most other tasks. However, if you do have trouble getting the dog to be still, you can enlist the aid of another family member to hold the dog while you cut.
When you are giving a dog haircut you should always use dog clippers instead of the ones you use for your own hair. Dog clippers are designed to handle the thick and course fur of your pet. To avoid cutting too close to the skin, start out with the longest comb possible and work your way down in size if necessary.
