Dogs are regularly groomed to maintain the admirable condition of the coat but for some reasons pet parents would decide to have the dog shaved. Dogs are commonly shaved to better cope with the heat of the summer months. Excessive shedding, fur that tangles and mats easily, hot spots and other fungal infections are usually the reasons why a pet owner would opt to shave the dog. A long coated dog may be too old to tolerate a good brushing thus an owner would shave the dog to minimize the need to groom.

Dog owners have varied reasons for shaving the dog. Dog owners would have to spend $40 to $80 to have the dog shaved by a professional groomer. Shaving the pet would be fun – the dog will not complain and the hair would grow in no time anyways.

If you have decided to shave the dog, the task would be much easier (and kinder on the clipper) if the hair is clean and tangle free. Dirt and dried up feces that clings to the coat will be removed if the dog is bathed. The coat must be thoroughly dried and combed to remove tangles. Positioning the dog on a table would be easier on your back but be sure to loosely fasten the head to an overhead support to stop the dog from vaulting. Being shaved for the first time will make the pet nervous thus talking calmly to the pet and laying the turned on clipper against the dog’s body will help accustom the pet to the sound and the vibration of the clipper.

To shave the face and the area between the eyes, use a #10 blade. Carefully shave the hair between the eyes. With careful strokes shave the hair on the face and under the ears. Lift the ears of floppy eared breeds to shave the hair under the ears.

The next is the armpit area. You need to raise the legs but be sure that the position is not making the dog uncomfortable. The anal area comes next. Shaving the anal area is necessary for long haired dogs. To work on the rest of the dog’s body you have to replace the #10 blade with a longer one. Run the clipper in long slow strokes from the head to the neck and down to the side of the body . Pull the loose skin of the belly to make shaving easier. Shave the legs and feet. All done – give the dog a good hug for being a good sport.

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