Shop Pet Shears for Dogs in Hardy

All dogs need regular grooming regardless if they're the shortest of short hair breeds, have a wirehair coat, or long, silky layers. Come visit us at Barkley's Pet Market in Hardy, VA for all of your dog grooming needs. You'll find shampoos, brushes, coat conditioners, and more on our shelves that are formulated to keep your dog's coat and skin looking bright, clean, and healthy. Not exactly sure which product is right for your dog? Give us a call and our experienced team can walk you through the various options that are available, which ones are the best for your pup's breed or hair coat, and the benefits they produce. 

The Importance of Picking the Right Shampoo for Your Dog:

You might be lured to use human-grade shampoo on your dog for the sake of convenience. The issue is, human-grade shampoo isn't designed for use on anything other than your scalp and hair. Dogs have special hair and skin needs that require shampoos and conditioners with certain formulations such as dry skin relief, insect-repelling properties, or maybe dry coat cleansers for the times when you can't give your dog a full bath.

Think about the idea that your dog is ikely to roll in the garbage, get fleas or ticks, or get dry, scratchy patches, and it soon becomes obvious why you really need coat products that are manufactured to deal with these challenges. Human-grade shampoo won't have the proper ingredients to de-scent, treat dryness, or get rid of unwanted hitchhikers. At Barkley's Pet Market, we stock a variety of dog grooming supplies that meet your needs to keep your dog smelling great and looking fantastic.

Dog coats come in a range of textures with hair follicles ranging from pin straight to tight curls. Therefore, it's very important to use the appropriate brushes and combs for your dog's coat. Many dogs grow compact undercoats while others have virtually no undercoat whatsoever. All coats require the correct kind of brush to minimize pulling out healthy hair and stop skin damage. Your dog may enjoy a good scratching with the brush, or they may be thin-skinned and require the lightest of touches. If you're unsure of what types of brushes are best for the job, don't hesitate to ask our professionals at Barkley's Pet Market in Hardy. Stop in or give us a call at (540) 346-2277 to discuss the type of coat and certain issues your dog has. We'll show you what brushes and combs are the best for your dog.