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|  | | | Hand Scissoring
Hand scissoring is an art, taking years to develop, assuming the groomer has the talent. In essence, the dog's hair is being sculpted. A great groomer has the ability to utilize the dog's coat as an artist's canvas to showcase their skill, talent and creativity. At Haute Dawgs Salon & Spa we possess all these qualities. Our customers will agree that their pet's haircut is meticulous, given our impeccable eye for detail.
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Hand Stripping
Harsh coated terriers, such as Airedale, Wire Fox, Cairn, West Highland, Scottish, and Welsh Terriers have double coats. Each hair follicle supports a single hard outer hair and several soft finer hairs that form the supportive undercoat. The characteristic rich color and hard texture is formed by the outer hairs. As these hairs grow out and become old, they become thin, soft and faded at the roots. More of the softer hairs push their way out of the hair follicle. The purpose of hand stripping is to remove the old faded hairs so that new growth can occur, and to get out excess fuzzy undergrowth that may be jamming the hair follicle.
When the coat is not refreshed by stripping out the old, several things can happen. The coat can lose color and become faded, the ratio of fuzzy stuff to hard hair can be altered so that texture is lost, and the hair follicles can become plugged up with fine hairs and oily sebum. This can even lead to skin problems, such as the pimples or "acne" that is sometimes found on Miniature Schnauzers. If the hair is clipped or cut rather than pulled out, the growth of harsh new coat is inhibited, and the entire coat can become faded and soft.
While hand stripping does not hurt, it is not without sensation either, and our intention is to never make grooming a distasteful experience for a dog, especially a puppy.
Additionally, hand stripping requires considerably more time than grooming with clippers.
|  | | | | | TEETH BRUSHING
Dogs don't get cavities the way humans do, but they do get plaque, tartar, and gingivitis — all of which can cause foul breath and tooth problems. Trips to the doggie dentist can end up being costly, and your dog will have to be put under anesthesia, because no dog ever "opens wide" for any dentist or vet.
Brushing your dog's teeth is important, but how often you do it depends on your dog and your motivation factor. Poor doggie dental care, however, can lead to dental infections that can cause serious problems. Don't ever use human toothpaste! Human toothpaste contains fluoride, which in large quantities is poisonous to dogs. Dogs can't rinse and spit, so they pretty much swallow everything you put on their teeth. Doggie toothpaste, on the other hand, is flavored with malt, chicken, or some other yummy flavor that dogs can't resist. It makes the experience a little more enjoyable.
During your pet's next grooming, consider adding a tooth brushing to his day at the spa. We'll send you home with his toothbrush and a quick lesson on how to brush at home!
|  | | | Nail Grinding
Nails must be kept short for the feet to remain healthy. Long nails interfere with the dog's gait, making walking awkward or painful. They can also break easily. This usually happens at the base of the nail, where blood vessels and nerves are located. If you can hear the nails clicking on the floor, they're too long and must be trimmed.
When grinding nails properly, there is no squeezing or pressure on the quick, as with clipping. It allows us to get as close as possible to the quick, getting the nails much shorter than clipping alone. The closer we can get to the quick, the more quickly we can force it to recede. Furthermore, you can grind off all the corners and rough edges leaving nice soft nails, a feature both your skin and leather furniture will be thankful for. For obvious reasons, this is always a customer favorite! | | | | | |
Nail Polish
"color for nails..... for those with tails"
We carry several lines of dog nail polish in almost every imagineable shade. Davis, Color Paw and OPI nail Pawlish, just to name a few. |  | | | | | | | | | | |
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