All dogs require routine grooming regardless if they're the shortest of short hair breeds, have a wirehair coat, or long, sleek layers. Come visit us at Barkley's Pet Market in Hardy, VA for all of your pup grooming needs. You'll find shampoos, brushes, coat conditioners, and more on our shelves that are developed to keep your dog's fur and skin looking bright, clean, and healthy. On the fence which product is right for your pup? Give us a call and our professional staff can guide you through the several options that are available, which ones are the best for your dog's kind or hair coat, and the benefits they produce.
The Importance of Finding the Right Shampoo for Your Dog:
You might be tempted to use human-grade shampoo on your dog for the sake of convenience. The challenge is, human-grade shampoo isn't made for use on anything other than your scalp and hair. Dogs have special hair and skin needs that call for shampoos and conditioners with particular formulations such as dry skin relief, insect-repelling properties, or perhaps dry coat cleansers for the times when you can't give your dog a full bath.
Consider the idea that your pup is ikely to roll in the garbage, get fleas or ticks, or get dry, itchy patches, and it soon becomes obvious why you really need coat products that are developed to deal with these challenges. Human-grade shampoo won't have the correct components to de-scent, heal dryness, or get rid of unwanted hitchhikers. At Barkley's Pet Market, we offer a range of dog grooming products that satisfy your needs to keep your dog smelling nice and looking great.
Dog coats come in a range of textures with hair follicles ranging from pin straight to tight curls. Therefore, it's important to use the appropriate brushes and combs for your dog's coat. Several dogs grow compact undercoats while others have nearly no undercoat whatsoever. All coats need the best type of brush to reduce pulling out healthy hair and prevent skin injury. Your dog may appreciate a good scratching with the brush, or they may be thin-skinned and need the lightest of touches. If you're unsure of what types of brushes are best for the job, don't hesitate to ask our experts 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 particular issues your dog has. We'll show you what brushes and combs are the best for your dog.