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Dog guides

Plain answers to the questions dog owners ask, from how often to groom to ticks, shedding and mats, and how to adopt or rehome a dog.

How often should a dog be groomed? How often to groom a dog depends on the coat: every 4 to 6 weeks for coats that keep growing, 6 to 8 for double coats, 8 to 12 for short coats.
Tick and flea wash for dogs What a tick and flea wash does, how long it lasts, and why it works best with your vet's monthly tick and flea treatment. Prices for a wash in Stellenbosch.
De-shedding treatment for dogs What a de-shedding treatment is, which dogs need one and how often, and why it beats shaving a double coat in a South African summer. With our prices.
Your puppy's first groom When to book a puppy's first groom, what happens at it, and how to get your puppy used to brushing, paws and dryers at home so grooming stays easy for life.
Mobile dog grooming vs a salon Mobile grooming comes to your door in a van; a salon means a drop-off. The difference in stress, time and price, and which dogs do better with which.
Matted dog hair: what to do Why dogs get matted, where mats start, when they can be brushed out and when a short shave-down is kinder, and how to stop them coming back for good.
How often should you bathe a dog? How often to bathe a dog by coat type and lifestyle, which shampoo to use and which to avoid, and how to dry them properly so the skin stays healthy.
How to trim your dog's nails How often to trim a dog's nails, how to find and avoid the quick on white and black nails, what to do if a nail bleeds, and when to let a groomer do it.
Grooming a nervous dog Why some dogs fear grooming and what helps: short sessions, one-on-one grooming at home, practice with treats between visits, and when to ask your vet.
How to clean your dog's ears How to clean a dog's ears safely at home, how often to do it, which breeds need it most, and the signs of an ear infection that mean a trip to the vet.
The Dog Training Field Guide Our free guide to reward-based training, for many breeds.

Adopting and rehoming