Helpful Videos
Your dog's wellbeing is of upmost importance to me, so these videos explain some of the maintenance you can do at home to help your dog between grooms, both in terms of mental wellbeing and their physical condition. Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions!
Before You Book! (Welcome To Trusty Paws)
Everything you need to know about taking your dog to the groomers. Whether it's your first time owning a dog, first time owning a dog of a specific breed, or if you're an experienced owner and just want the rundown on how Trusty Paws operates, this video welcomes all owners to the process.
Brushing Different Coat Types
For a lot of breeds, brushing is imperative to your dog's overall health. Matting can cause significant discomfort and health issues, and encourages parasites and dirt to build up on your dog. Some dogs require little to no brushing, others require it daily. Different coat types use different tools and techniques, learn them here!
Desensitising Your Dog
If your dog hasn't been to a groomer before, or if they struggle with stress or anxiety during grooming, desensitisation is are great ways to help them. This video is just a basic intro to desensitisation. For more info, I suggest "Taking The Grr Out Of Grooming" by Sue Williamson, with books, webinars Facebook groups, and more. Or, you can book in your pup for desensitisation sessions with Trusty Paws.
Trimming Nails
Cutting a dog's nails comes with it's own challenges and risks, which is why a lot of owners opt to take their dog to a groomers for them, however it is very possible to do at home. This video runs you through how to tell if your dog needs their nails trimmed, how to cut all types of nails, and more.