Grooming tools

This will of course depend on the type of dog you have but I cannot live without my Chris Christensen brushes and dematting spray. I have written countless blogs about brushing and I cannot stress enough what a good brush and a gentle positive brush routine will do for keeping hair soft and mat free.

Peanut Butter

You'd be surprised what I can get away with by treating dogs with a dab of peanut butter. Dog friendly of course. Cutting ails, nervous bath time, teaching new tricks,... you name it! It's all a little easier with the help of this trusty treat.

Nail Grinder

This was a game changer for all dogs that hate their nails done. Although they may take a tad longer, they're generally quieter than a nail clipping sound and gentler on the nails and the dogs are calmer as a result. Try Dremel or Andis one, they both come recommended by professional groomers.

Toys

My favourite is a simple cardboard box with a few treats hidden inside it. It's a 3 in 1 treat-  gives the dog sniffing opportunities, food reward and they can destroy the box as well! Also, anything soft and squeaky works wonders to draw attention and distract from any unwanted behaviours.

Keeping them fresh

Yuup are an Italian brand that do wonderful things in dogs cosmetics. I use their Revive perfum / deodorant which prolongs my Fiadh's groom and leaves her smelling lovely! It also conditions the coat and skin and is free of any harmful substances. I highly recommend it!

Canident

I cannot recommend this product enough, It's all natural seaweed and works miracles (yes!) on dog's teeth and keeping plaque at bay. Using it regularly from early on, it will prevent build up of plaque resulting in fewer trips to the dentist.