Huskies have a lot of fur and shed twice a year, but don’t let that scare you: Grooming is easy if you know the secrets (hint: never shave your Husky’s coat!). Tim Vogel, CEO of dog grooming franchise Scenthound, shares his top three Husky grooming tips.
How to Groom a Husky
Tip 1: Never shave a Husky’s coat
Huskies are double-coated, meaning they have a top coat with longer, coarse hair and a soft, down-like undercoat that provides warmth, cooling, and protection. Shaving a Husky can overheat him and cause his skin to sunburn. Shaving also damages the top coat and disrupts the hair growth cycle, meaning it can take years to regrow properly, Tim shares.
Since Huskies naturally shed, there is no need for regular trips to the groomer. Focus on brushing and speeding up the shedding process with the right tools (listed below) to keep your Husky’s hair and skin healthy.
To maintain healthy nails, read our guide to trimming your dog’s nails at home, or visit your professional groomer every 4 to 6 weeks.
Skip shaving for other dog breeds.
Tip 2: Establish a Husky grooming routine
Husky grooming should include monthly bathing and weekly brushing, at a minimum. This keeps the undercoat from mating, says Tim. A matted coat is more than unsightly — it’s downright painful, says Tim.
Keeping track of your weekly grooming schedule in a journal helps establish and maintain good habits.
Tip 3: Care more often during abortion
Finally, Tim urges Husky parents to do extra grooming during rainy seasons, which usually occur twice a year in Spring and Fall. During this time, Huskies shed their undercoats, also referred to as blowing their coats, which regulates their body temperature in different seasons. Bathe them weekly and brush them daily. This removes the loose coat and prevents the mat, says Tim.
Seasons also mean shedding hair everywhere! Here are our top picks for cleaning dog hair.
Tools for easy Husky repairs
The four most important Husky grooming tools are:
With the right tools and knowledge, dog parents can easily keep their Husky tangle free.
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