wordcrafter
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Hi, I’m just looking to maintain basic grooming for my pyr at home. Not looking to cut or shave, obviously. Would love to hear your input. Right now, i just brush her with a regular pin head brush. It works okay, but i feel like it pulls too much. According to r/greatpyrenees, the essentials seem to be a slicker brush and undercoat rake. The hertzko self cleaning slicker brush and oster 18 tooth undercoat rake are particularly popular in the GP community. I was planning on getting the andis pet steel comb as well.
What do you guys think about these tools? Have you used them personally? Would you recommend them? If not, what would you recommend instead? What‘s your advice on brushing a pyr in general?
My poor girl also suffers from matting behind her ears How would i go about tackling mats? Would this safari dematting comb work? Should i also get some of the stuff or cowboy magic? I’ve heard they work wonders on mats. Or is brushing them out not a good idea? Should i be using a clipper? If so, any specific products recommendations (affordable, preferably!)? More importantly, how do I prevent mats from forming in the first place?
Also, what do you think about at-home trims? Generally not a good idea, i know, but i’m just looking to clean up her grinch feet and possibly doing a sanitary trim...? Would a pair of blunt tip shears suffice?
Ok, last one, don’t kill me. This millers forge nail clipper is good quality right? What are your thoughts on them? My pyr’s nails are thick; the safari pair i have must be the wrong size or too dull bc i feel like it crushes her nails! She tolerates it, but i’d rather not have her go through that.
Oh, actual last one, promise. What shampoo and conditioner would you recommend? Her coat is a bit coarse so i’m mainly just trying to get soft and not stinky; don’t care too much about whitening or anything like that.
Thank you so much if you made it this far lol im so sorry this is long this was just meant for brush advice
What do you guys think about these tools? Have you used them personally? Would you recommend them? If not, what would you recommend instead? What‘s your advice on brushing a pyr in general?
My poor girl also suffers from matting behind her ears How would i go about tackling mats? Would this safari dematting comb work? Should i also get some of the stuff or cowboy magic? I’ve heard they work wonders on mats. Or is brushing them out not a good idea? Should i be using a clipper? If so, any specific products recommendations (affordable, preferably!)? More importantly, how do I prevent mats from forming in the first place?
Also, what do you think about at-home trims? Generally not a good idea, i know, but i’m just looking to clean up her grinch feet and possibly doing a sanitary trim...? Would a pair of blunt tip shears suffice?
Ok, last one, don’t kill me. This millers forge nail clipper is good quality right? What are your thoughts on them? My pyr’s nails are thick; the safari pair i have must be the wrong size or too dull bc i feel like it crushes her nails! She tolerates it, but i’d rather not have her go through that.
Oh, actual last one, promise. What shampoo and conditioner would you recommend? Her coat is a bit coarse so i’m mainly just trying to get soft and not stinky; don’t care too much about whitening or anything like that.
Thank you so much if you made it this far lol im so sorry this is long this was just meant for brush advice