Grooming Your Dog at Home - Australian Shepherd Guide

[@Rae-kw4ov]

0:30 - ear cleaning 2:50 - cleaning face 3:50 - furminator / undercoat raking 5:00 - slicker brush 7:20 - thinning shears 8:20 - wide combing 8:35 - poo tunnel 9:50 - suggested bath and blow dry to blow out undercoat 10:55 - poo tunnel continued 12:35 - using clippers on buttfluff 13:30 - cleaning up back of the legs 14:00 - sanitary cut (shaving area near stomach) 15:08 - grooming front feet 17:20 - outro I found this video super helpful so I wanted to be able to look back at if, figured other people might want to know timestamps ~ thanks for the helpful video!!!

[@Eh3967]

Thank you!

[@geekybasket]

I can see how much you love her and that is worth just as much as your tips!

[@CrawfordJosie]

Love how kind you are to her.

[@luciusmaximus1169]

She's so fluffy! I have a Labrador so he doesn't need this much grooming but was considering clipping out his paw pads to help his skin breathe

[@matthewpflug5028]

Just wanted to thank you for sharing this video my good boy Finn looks exactly like aspen but has a collie like tail. I normally brush out and bath once a month but would pay 100 every 6 months for a cut but your video has given me confidence to do it on my own because my doggy is well behaved. I will buy the special brush a nice pair of snips and an electric shaver and save that money for more toys(lord knows we go through balls like treats)! Thanks again and may you have many fun years with aspen!

[@ricosplace2]

I just started watching your channel. I didn't realize there were channels dedicate to particular breeds, I have Aussie, I just love them.

[@omarytorres]

I have 4 Aussies! A Blue Merle (6), A Black Tri (5), A Red Merle (4) and my baby a Red Tri (1) You videos are so helpful!

[@Jfresh55]

Your house must be energetic

[@MakeupbyDaphne16]

my aussie litteraly needs no grooming, no mats ever! i brush her out every so often to get rid of dust and shedding but thats about it haha shes always soft and fluffy

[@oliviamontemayor3385]

For those dogs that love to sit when you're working with them, I highly recommend investing in a DogUp stand!! There is a groomer on KZbin that goes by MyFavoriteGroomer or Dede Croy here and she's the one that invented it as far as I know. Her product is able to be shipped internationally, comes in Mini, Medium, and Large, and has covers for it if you aren't a fan of the stainless steel.

[@helenculwell8726]

I love your videos and of course Aspen❣️I have a female Australian Shepherd and a boy Mini Aussie. It definitely was not love at first sight, as my female was so jealous of him which ensued in my female, Shelby attacking Olee. No broken skin or blood loss thank goodness. They’ve worked things out now and it’s more relaxed but my Olee is afraid to let go of his inhibitions and play. Shelby wants to play with him so much but I’m sure it’ll take a bit more time for him to feel secure. All said, I just want to say I’m so grateful for your grooming tips. Love to you both and give sweet Aspen a hug and kiss from us❣️🥰😘 Helen 👣, Shelby 🐾🐾 & Olee 🐾🐾

[@msdixie3363]

We just got our one year old mini Aussie so I’m gathering all the info I can. After just one week, she’s getting acclimated but I’m going to get her into obedience class asap. I could use a refresher course & im sure she’ll love it

[@JCBCVideos]

My Aussie (Marley) does not have that immense amount of hair...just have to trim the back of his legs up to his tail. But the undercoat!!!!! Oh boy.... Tried all the combs and tine brushes...inadequate. So we got a pet vacuum with the de-shedding head on it and rum it over Marley once a month...but waaaay more in the spring and fall. The hair that comes off this animal is insane. In the spring, we do the deed and then place clumps of hair in some of our taller shrubs in the back...and... We get families of bright red Cardinals nesting there. Always put the hair back into nature where you can. The birds LOVE IT for their nests...

[@Dragging79]

Just got my first Australian. I've mostly leaned towards American bulldogs. So far I'm a fan.

[@charmc4152]

My vet uses a cotton ball that's been wet with rubbing alcohol. It cleans the ear but doesn't leave moisture behind because it dries quickly. Leaving moisture inside the ears could actually cause an infection.

[@sirena0772]

I think I was watching this more for the soothing affect of you giving hugs and kisses to your baby lol wonderful! However, I got some good nuggets about grooming my large dog too great video, just subscribed too, thank you!

[@chuckncsu2518]

Awesome Video… great cut / style for the companion pet. Helps keep dog comfy and home clean. Thank You!!

[@sharronvorbeck1710]

Your baby is sooo beautiful!!! thanks for the video!!

[@charlottemann3352]

Wow! She is so well behaved. You have really done a great job with her. Aspen is a beautiful dog! I have two 7 month old Aussie pups. They are brother and sister, litter mates. They are double chaos but we love them. Bath time for each is overwhelming. Do you have any tips? When should I start taking them to the groomer?

[@animalscholar]

Thanks! The earlier the better when it comes to getting them used to grooming. I started Aspen out with grooming at about 3 months of age. If you are going to take them to a groomer, you could always start with getting them bathed and combed out, which is a shorter process than the full groom. That way they are eased into the process (which can be important as Aussies can be very skittish and needy on the grooming table). Once they get used to being brushed out and bathed by a groomer, then they can move on to the full groom. Good luck with your pups!

[@alexandertuin6831]

One of the best vids out there about grooming

[@johniksushibar165]

i just have to pick up my dogs brush and he goes and stands outside, he loved being brushed :-)

[@jmjbwme]

This was so incredibly helpful, thank you! I wish Aspen's back leg fur had been longer to start. Last summer was the last time I did trimmed that part and I basically shaved it. Would love to see how to deal with more growth than Aspen had. I understand you give her more frequent cuts so this probably isn't possible.

[@peternelson9865]

The dog is a cutie, but you are adorable! Thanks for the lessons.

[@leeannsage5023]

( not hate ) Your dog looks so done in this video 😂😂

[@animalscholar]

Yup...Aspen definitely doesn't love getting groomed. She is a really good girl for me and puts up with it when we need to get it done :)

[@robinwalker299]

Great video!!! Really helped me, I just got a puppy so I will be starting all this!! She’s so well behaved!! 🥰

[@MaryleeLaBaw]

I know I'm going to get a lot of flack for this, but here goes... I live on a ranch in the high desert with my beautiful blue-merle girl, Jasmine. There are a LOT of burrs and grass/foxtail awns to deal with, plus the summer temps stay in the high 90's or low 100's! Therefore, I shave her in late Spring leaving just enough hair on top so she doesn't get sunburned. I also do a 'Poodle Clip' on her toes so I can easily find any awns. I let her grow out in the winter months, but keep the hair clipped in her armpits, underbelly and between her hind legs to prevent snowballs from building up. People have scolded me saying, "You're never supposed to clip an Aussie, it ruins their undercoat!" Or, "Their undercoat helps keep them cool." Yada, yada. I certainly wouldn't want to wear a fur coat in the desert heat and I know for a fact that she's much more comfortable without hers! I also believe these opinionated souls are well meaning, but they have never had to get off their horse to pull out cockleburs which are unavoidable by any water holes! Anyway, thanks for the video as I'm always looking for useful tips. :D

[@tonymarshall3162]

This is an amazing tutorial ! Thank you so much for your time and knowledge !

[@racheldk8]

I currently have a Australian shepherd and blue heeler mix. He’s currently 7 months old and his fury has gotten significantly longer. The only thing is that it looks completely crazy and not neat at all! His fur is curly on his back and sticks upwards in some places rather than down. It’s really not a big issue, but it does annoy me. I’ve tried brushing him dry, blow drying and brushing him after a bath, and even just letting him air dry but nothing seems to work. I’m not sure if it’s bc he’s a mixed breed or not. I’ve also been thinking about trimming him in some places bc he had surgery about a month ago and his belly had to be completely shaven down, so his fur is also slightly uneven.

[@maggyebraheem4469]

Your dog is so sweet. Thanks for the video.❤️

[@gabriellebarmore4537]

Love your videos has helped me with my Australian shepherd

[@kathiemcadams3177]

Do you have a different grooming technique for dogs feet especially my mixed Australian Shepherd that collect foxtails, fillory stickers and burrs

[@ytlongbeach]

omg, your doggo is sooo sweet !!

[@rebekahsansone796]

I know that you shouldn't shave a double coated dog but I'm getting an aussie in a month and I'm curious if there is some way to trim their hair shorter without damaging their coat.

[@hannahwerner8391]

I find your videos so incredibly helpful! I have a 12 week old border collie/Aussie mix and he struggles to sit still... Just so I can properly prep him for future grooming when his hair gets longer, how did you train Aspen to sit so still while grooming her?

[@nyctonova8435]

I brush my Aussie everyday and I put cologne on her after although I don’t use the furminator even tho I have one I only use the slicker brush...

[@churchgir1]

what a beautiful dog

[@elizabethbott1431]

Love you videos! I have so much to learn! Thank you.

[@micheletoby5464]

Where is the link to your recommendationed tool? Thanks

[@ginapolman4968]

My dog loves getting her ears clean when I would clean one should turn her head for me to do the other one it was the cutest thing ever she was awesome

[@lindsayrobie]

Do you brush daily or just when you groom? I have always had a small dog with minimal grooming, but we are going to get an Aussie this coming spring.

[@giannagabrielle8197]

Thank you so much and my dog is a mini and she is crazy

[@phyllisgeddes1389]

How do you trim the neck and chest area

[@helenasearle7915]

Hi What size Furminator do you use please x

[@samaudrey8419]

early!! love u and your vids!

[@delawareteacher1182]

What a great video, you helped us so much!

[@kellybethmcgrath243]

Thanks so much! This video was great!

[@marinaventura99]

What's the best shampoo/ conditioner for australian Shepard?🤔

[@animalscholar]

I think that depends on the dog and the skin type. If you have a dog with sensitive skin, maybe an oatmeal shampoo. If you have a dog with lots of white on the chest and legs, maybe a brightening shampoo....so it really depends on the dog.

[@chilldany]

My mom took my Aussie to a vet and they cut her hair 😭... do you think her double coat could have been damaged? She is really nervous and she turns around and bites her own hair and gets patchy... that’s the reason my mother took my dog to have her hair cut “short”... maybe 1/2 inch from her skin

[@animalscholar]

Sorry to hear that. A double coat can grow back very patchy if it is shaved (since the fluffy undercoat tends to grow faster than the guard hairs). I would suggest letting it grow back to see if you can restore it back to normal. Of course, if there is a reason that is pertinent to your dogs health for shaving the coat (hot spots, etc), then your dogs health is more important than maintaining that beautiful long coat. Hope all goes well with your Aussie.

[@larissanicole3006]

I recently just got an Australian shepherd he is about 3 months old. I was wondering if you have any tips or what you did to get your dog to sit still while you groomed her (she is so well behaved) Also what type of dog shampoo do you use?

[@animalscholar]

I started really early with her and had a lot of treats on hand. They eventually get used to it. The dog shampoo that I use is Crazy Dog - Baby Dog Shampoo.

[@larissanicole3006]

Animal Scholar thank you!!!

[@GoGo-tk8ui]

You did such a great job!

[@vickyls8132]

Thanks so much! Ours is 9 mo. and I’ve only trimmed him a bit with scissors. How do I keep him calm?

[@kedamono8616]

One of those slow feeding mats to distract them

[@kedamono8616]

Just look up "slow feeding Mar bath" on Amazon

[@mellydevent7187]

Great video, thanks for this.

[@ericaatterberry4344]

What kind of shampoo/conditioner do you use? What brand?

[@robertobonani8571]

My aussie have nice rastas

[@fernandogenato5499]

If you pet them or anything will you get fur on yourself? I want an Aussie but I am just worried that even if I groom them often they will still shed a lot

[@helenculwell8726]

Ana Jeane I think if you’re concerned about hair getting on you perhaps you should rethink the type dog you adopt. I love all things about both of my Aussies and their coats are beautiful.

[@fernandogenato5499]

Helen Culwell I know and I have researched many things on the breed but I have come to a conclusion that I don’t really care if they shed and I will give the dog all the care it needs if I ever get one

[@helenculwell8726]

Ana Jeane I’m happy you have changed your mind. 😊 The wonderful love you receive from the awesome dogs outweighs any shedding they have. Please, please don’t ever have your Aussie shaved. It will surely ruin their beautiful coat. Don’t let anyone tell you that the dog will be cooler if you shave them. You are then putting them at risk of being sunburned and skin cancer from the sun. Their coat actually acts as a protectant against extreme heat. Learn all you can about dog care and learn about the joy of having a loving, smart and fun dog you’ll have in the Aussie breed. They are such a loving breed so never be harsh with your Aussie. It would surely break their heart. 💔 Wishing you the joy of bringing this special dog to your home and your heart❣️🥰

[@fernandogenato5499]

Helen Culwell I have seen so many things or videos saying not to shave them and I will never ever do that unless it is required. Anyways thank you for helping me with my decision

[@helenculwell8726]

Ana Jeane You’re so welcome and please share your Aussie with me when you choose one. I’m so excited for you❣️

[@cbeltrancb87]

After her bath do you brush her fur again?

[@fernandogenato5499]

How long does it take you to fully groom her?

[@ginapolman4968]

Love love love love love incredible

[@susiesjourneytofreedom6058]

What wipes do you use on her face?

[@animalscholar]

Any type of gentile pet wipes will work - right now I use the eco petwipes.

[@susiesjourneytofreedom6058]

Animal Scholar thank you

[@oetjgoasetsimon9206]

Does she not have a tail or am I losing it

[@garymurraya]

from what age did you start..should you start grooming your dog/puppy?

[@animalscholar]

I started right away at 8 weeks of age - with nail trimming and brushing . The earlier you start, the easier it will be.

[@heihei6426]

My dream dog is a rough collie so i dont really know why i'm watching this. Anyways, your dog is adorable, if i could handle the exercise need i wouldve considered a aussie

[@eikcajtang]

How often do you groom Aspen?

[@animalscholar]

Once a month

[@karinarodgers_]

she has beautful eyes i want one just like her!

[@spencerrocksv4296]

She's a good dog

[@jolynntrudeau5423]

ware is her tail

[@Matthew-me4pv]

Do you groom daily or weekly?

[@gemini7290]

Where is the tail???

[@janethogan3105]

Most Aussies are docked.

[@tonyde6423]

Breed for outdoor farm working Aspens like hope my mates dont see me getting a make over stay safe cheers

[@danielhoward8354]

I only found one Matt in my dogs fur, It was Matt Damon

[@asterinez]

BRASILLL 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@jaimemendoza4665]

Thank God my Aussie is not that furry

[@jillianfung01]

Thanks for this video! It's been so helpful