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Posh Rough Coarse Coat Grooming & Care Guide
Keep volume and grit in a coarse jacket — shepherds, collies, Aussies — without the film that collapses the coat. Same 12-page format as the doodle guide.
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Inside this 12-page guide
- 01 Coat-care basicsp. 1
- 02 Common problem areasp. 2
- 03 Weekly grooming routinep. 3
- 04 Step-by-step brushing instructionsp. 4
- 05 Brush-and-comb methodp. 5
- 06 Bath-day guidep. 6
- 07 Prevention checklistp. 7
- 08 Recommended grooming toolsp. 8
- 09 Professional grooming appointment trackerp. 9
- 10 Monthly home-care trackerp. 10
- 11 Personalized pet profile pagep. 11
- 12 Grooming product recommendationsp. 12
Page 01 of 12
Coat-care basics
Coarse coats feel rough in the hand. Soft down underneath, harder guard hairs on top. Typical shampoo leaves a film that makes this coat look oily and flat. The right formulas add volume and keep the grit.
Page 02 of 12
Common problem areas
- Ruff
- Pants and britches
- Tail
- Behind the ears
- Where debris from the yard collects
Page 03 of 12
Weekly grooming routine
- 01
Brush to the skin
Not the pretty top layer. Pins should tick the skin.
- 02
Heavy comb the furnishings
Ruff, pants, tail.
- 03
Even-tooth comb to finish
This is the fluff. If it snags, you are not done.
Page 04 of 12
Step-by-step brushing instructions
- 01
Part the coat
Work in sections so you are not raking a whole side.
- 02
Brush, then heavy comb, then even comb
Three passes. Surface brushing is how undercoat packs.
Page 05 of 12
Brush-and-comb method
A dense-pin brush has to punch through guard hairs. Heavy comb for furnishings. Even-tooth comb for the finish. Skipping the comb is how you get a pretty dog with a packed underjacket.
Page 06 of 12
Bath-day guide
- 01
Full dry brush-out first
Then volume-preserving shampoo. Conditioner that rinses clean — no residue.
- 02
Rinse longer than you think
Leftover product collapses the texture you just worked for. Dry while you brush so the jacket sets with volume.
Page 07 of 12
Prevention checklist
- Brush reached the skin today
- Ruff, pants, and tail combed
- No creamy 2-in-1 in the bath
- Conditioner is fully rinsed
- Next salon date is on the tracker
Page 08 of 12
Recommended grooming tools
Dense-pin brush
Has to reach the skin through guard hairs.
Heavy-weight comb
Furnishings, ruff, pants, tail.
Even-tooth finishing comb
The fluff pass.
Page 09 of 12
Professional grooming appointment tracker
Write the date, what the salon did, and what to work on at home before the next visit. Reprint this page as often as you need.
| Date | Groomer | What was done | Notes for home |
|---|---|---|---|
Page 10 of 12
Monthly home-care tracker
A check for each day you brush, comb, or bathe. Ten honest minutes beat a rescue session.
| Habit | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
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| Brush | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comb | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bath | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ears |
Page 11 of 12
Personalized dog profile page
Fill this in once. Keep it with your grooming supplies or take a photo to your salon appointment.
- Name
- Breed or mix
- Coat type
- Age
- Weight
- Groomer / salon
- Next appointment
- Allergies or skin notes
- Tools that work
- Tools that do not
Page 12 of 12
Grooming product recommendations
Shop the Rough Coarse Coats bundle.
- Volume-preserving shampoo for coarse jackets
- Conditioner that rinses clean — no residue
- Dense-pin brush that reaches the skin
- Heavy-weight comb for furnishings
- Even-tooth finishing comb
For personal use only. This guide may not be copied, resold, shared, or distributed. Provided for educational purposes and does not replace veterinary care or professional grooming. Contact a veterinarian or qualified groomer if your dog has severe matting, skin irritation, pain, or another health concern.