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Posh Silky & Double Coat Grooming & Care Guide
Moisture without weight for drop coats, and how to deshed a double coat without ever reaching for the clippers. Same 12-page format as the Posh 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
Drop coats — spaniels, setters, shih tzu, maltese — grow long, silky furnishings that tangle when they dry out. They need moisture, but the wrong conditioner builds up and drags the coat into strings.
Double coats — goldens, huskies, shelties — add a coarser outer jacket over a soft undercoat. Twice a year they blow coat. That is not a crisis. It is the design. Never shave it.
Page 02 of 12
Common problem areas
- Ears and ear furnishings
- Pants and rear
- Tail
- Chest and ruff
- Behind the elbows
- Where the collar sits
Page 03 of 12
Weekly grooming routine
- 01
After the salon
A light pin-brush. Let the line last.
- 02
Mid-cycle
Pin-brush the drop. Slicker the underjacket on double coats only. Comb furnishings until the teeth pass clean.
- 03
Blow-coat weeks
Slicker more often. You are lifting dead undercoat, not stripping the jacket.
Page 04 of 12
Step-by-step brushing instructions
- 01
Pin-brush the long hair in sections
Furnishings, ears, tail, pants. Not one giant stroke down the side.
- 02
Slicker the underjacket
Double coats only. Short strokes with the lay of the coat.
- 03
Comb until it is honest
If the comb stops, the brush missed it.
Page 05 of 12
Brush-and-comb method
Pin brush for the drop. Softer slicker for undercoat. Metal comb to finish. A dematting comb only where a snarl actually exists, held at the skin so you are not pulling the follicle.
Page 06 of 12
Bath-day guide
- 01
Brush dry first
A packed double coat does not get clean; it gets wet on the outside.
- 02
Super Cleaning & Conditioning Shampoo
Cleans the jacket and moisturizes the skin. Botanical conditioner after, then rinse until the water is clear.
- 03
Towel, then brush as it dries
Do not shave “so the bath is easier.”
Page 07 of 12
Prevention checklist
- I have not shaved a double coat
- Furnishings comb out clean
- Undercoat is lifted, jacket is still there
- Conditioner is rinsed, not left in
- Next deshed or salon date is on the tracker
Page 08 of 12
Recommended grooming tools
Ultimate Pin Brush — 27mm
Opens the drop coat without static.
Soft slicker
Lifts undercoat on double coats.
Ultimate Metal Comb + dematting comb
Finish, then only on a true snarl.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Silky & Double Coats bundle — Super Cleaning & Conditioning Shampoo, Botanical Conditioner, pin brush, slicker, and combs.
- #1 All Systems Super Cleaning & Conditioning Shampoo
- Botanical Conditioner
- Ultimate Pin Brush — 27mm, anti-static pad
- Soft slicker for undercoat
- Ultimate Metal Comb + Fabulous DeMatting 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.