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Groomer or DIY? What Your Dog’s Coat Actually Needs

Six questions about the coat, the tools, and the dog in front of you. One rule stands whatever your result: persistent skin trouble is a vet visit, not a product hunt.

The questions

  1. What is the coat like right now?
    1. Short or smooth — easy to keep on top of
    2. Fluffy, but tangle-free with regular brushing
    3. Mats appear the moment I skip a week
  2. What tools do you actually own?
    1. Proper brushes — and I use them
    2. A brush lives somewhere in a drawer
    3. Nothing yet
  3. How much grooming time is realistic each week?
    1. A little most days
    2. One honest weekend session
    3. Realistically? Very little
  4. How does your dog feel about being groomed?
    1. Relaxes into it, might even doze off
    2. Wriggles, but treats keep it workable
    3. Hates it — panics or snaps
  5. Does the coat need actual haircuts?
    1. No — brushing keeps it right
    2. A tidy-up now and then
    3. Proper regular cuts, Bichon-and-Shih-Tzu style
  6. How does the skin look after baths?
    1. Fine, every time
    2. The odd itchy day
    3. Often irritated or flaky (that itself is a vet question)

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