✨ GROOMING SCIENCE
PET BRUSHING
COAT HEALTH
BASICS
Stop Matting, Eliminate Undercoat & Prevent Hot Spots
Certified master groomer techniques for double coats and curly textures.
TOOL 01 • SLICKER BRUSH
LINE BRUSHING
TO THE SKIN
100%
DERMAL REACH
EFFICIENCY
EFFICIENCY
Surface brushing leaves thick mats against the skin. Separate fur with one hand and brush small lines from roots outward.
💡 ACTION:
Use a flexible pin slicker brush without scratchy plastic balls.
TOOL 02 • METAL COMB
GREYHOUND COMB
MAT VERIFICATION
0 SNAGS
GOLD STANDARD
TEST
TEST
Never assume a dog is brushed out until a stainless steel comb glides effortlessly from skin to tip.
💡 ACTION:
If the metal comb snags, you have an unaddressed knot.
DOUBLE COATS
NEVER SHAVE
DOUBLE COATS
80%
HEAT INSULATION
DESTROYED
DESTROYED
Shaving Huskies, Shepherds, or Retrievers ruins undercoat regrowth and destroys natural thermoregulation.
💡 ACTION:
Use an undercoat rake and high-velocity dryer to blow out dead shed.
MAT PREVENTION
FRICTION ZONES
INSPECT DAILY
4 ZONES
BEHIND EARS, ARMPITS,
GROIN, COLLAR
GROIN, COLLAR
Collar rubbing and leg friction create tight felt mats within 48 hours if neglected.
💡 ACTION:
Detangle behind the ears and armpits with light detangling spray.
SKIN HEALTH
SEBUM DIVERSITY
& SHINE
5 MIN
DAILY ROUTINE
COAT GLOSS
COAT GLOSS
Gentle daily brushing stimulates capillary blood flow and distributes natural protective sebaceous oils.
💡 ACTION:
Brush before baths; washing matted fur tightens mats into felt armor.