To shave him or not to shave him

[AllAmericanPUP]

If you do decide to get him shaved it would probably actually be better to have him clipped by a Pro.

Not saying you can't do it but when i shaved Ozzy down a decent pair of clippers cost me almost $100.

you can buy cheaper clippers but they most likely will not get the job done, especially not cheap whaltz clippers from Wal-mart, i've tried them before and they suck!

Plus it's really not easy to shave a dog down unless you have the proper table that is at your height and a neck loop to keep them in place, otherwise your back is going to be killing you and the dog probably isn't going to cooperate very well

[Sighthounds4me]

When I worked as a bather for a groomer, here's what we did: use a Neem shampoo first. Soak the coat to the skin (and I mean SOAK the dog), thne use the shampoo in a very concentrated form. We used Nature's Specialties Neem shampoo: http://www.naturesspecialtiesmfg.com...&product_id=12 . It's hard to find, but it works really well. The dilution ratio on the bottle says 8:1, but we'd used it even more concentrated (say, 4:1). Drench the dog, work it to the skin, then let it sit for at least 10 minutes.

Then we'd use a commercial skunk odor remover (I think it was Nature's Miracle), again, soaking the dog. As was said above, DO NOT rinse this off the dog! That will defeat the purpose. Odor Terminator http://www.naturesspecialtiesmfg.com...=58&probsrc=68 , is another one by Nature's Specialties, but I have never used it.

Then let the dog air dry.

I have heard other remedies, but this seems to work well.

I agree, though, if at all possible, don't shave him. The coat is there for protection against heat, as well as cold, and his coat texture will not be the same when it comes back. It will feel prickly, and won't be pleasant.

Best of luck!!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

How is handsome Boone doing today? Is the smell gone?