Intro and Question

[Aurie]

Hi I am new to the forum. I am a brand new RN and we just moved our family to NE Louisiana from Ohio. Talk about culture shock

I have 3 human kids and 3 four legs BeagleX = Maggie, CollieX = Sara, and SiameseX = Gandolf.

Maggie and my youngest human child:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...4_edited_1.JPG

Sara with same child. Sara is about 10/12 weeks old here:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...ramarcysit.JPG

Gandolf as a kitten. His markings aren't evident yet:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...5/FH000026.JPG

Here is my question: Sara is the first long haired dog I have ever owned. We had mutts that were mostly hound or terriors of some sort as a child. As an adult, I had GSDs until they passed and then we got Maggie. I have never dealt with the long hair issue and not sure where to start.

Sara is getting close to 4 months old now. She still has quite a bit of baby fuzz. I am bathing her about once every 10 days. I have never bathed my other dogs as much cause they didn't seem to get as dirty or hold as much dirt. And well Sara has white feet, dirt shows up quick. I just don't want to dry out her skin or fur.

Also, what kind of brushes will I need? I don't remember anyone brushing our dogs when I was a kid. I brushed our shepherds weekly with a shedding blade.

Also what kind of grooming schedule do you use?

TIA

[lute]

HI TIA! WELCOME TO PT! your pets are lovely!

a shedding blade won't do any good on a long haired dog. i suggest making a trip to your local petstore to buy these products.

a slicker brush-
link here

a shedding comb-
link here

you can also go here . this explains what brushes you'll need and what they do.


i only bathe my dogs about 1-2 times a month. i have a siberian husky with a very white coat. she gets dirty easily. maybe buy some baby wipes or a damp rag to try and get the dirt off instead of always jumping to the tub. it can be hard on the puppy's skin and coat.

[Aurie]

Thanks! I had gotten a slicker brush already. I just didn't know if it was too much for now or if it would be enough for later when her coat is much thicker. I will continue on with it and get a shedding comb. I know I don't need that now, but I can already tell where she is going to have her fur mat up.

Thank you for the additional link as well!!!

Finally I go by Aurie, online. TIA = Thanks In Advance

So Thanks for the welcome and the info! I really appreciate it!

[lute]

oh sorry, Aurie.

you'll be using these grooming tools the dog's whole life so you want to brush him out now and get him use to being handled and brushed.

[zoomer]

Hi, Welcome to PT! I have 3 dogs, Alaska, Georgia, and Buddy. My name is Makayla. I would suggest brushes the 2 Lexie suggested.

[mustlovedogs]

Hello! Welcome to Pet Talk! I hope you have a great time here. I have two dogs, Ellie Mae and Rascal. Enjoy your time here!