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Posh Smooth Coat Grooming & Care Guide
Short coats still shed a house. A two-minute nightly brush-out and a shampoo that nourishes the skin — in the 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
Labs, viszlas, boxers, dachshunds, beagles: the coat looks easy, so it gets ignored. Then the sofa is fur. Shed happens at the skin. Dry skin releases more hair. Nourished skin keeps the coat.
Page 02 of 12
Common problem areas
- Rump and tail
- Shoulders where the harness sits
- Ears — especially drop ears
- Paws and nails
- Hot spots on the belly and flanks
Page 03 of 12
Weekly grooming routine
- 01
Every evening, two minutes
Slicker with the coat, then boar bristle to finish.
- 02
Once a week
Ear wipe with Ear So Fresh. Check nails.
- 03
Bath when dusty or after a roll
Not a panic wash. Super Cleaning & Conditioning Shampoo, rinse well.
Page 04 of 12
Step-by-step brushing instructions
- 01
Slicker with the coat
Neck, shoulders, rump, tail. Dead hair on the brush is hair that was coming off on your clothes tomorrow.
- 02
Boar bristle to finish
Same path, lighter hand. Oil and shine.
Page 05 of 12
Brush-and-comb method
Slicker lifts what is already done. Boar bristle puts the oil back. A comb is optional on a true short coat; use it at the tail and pants if there is any length.
Page 06 of 12
Bath-day guide
- 01
Brush first
Even a short coat holds dust and dead hair.
- 02
Shampoo, skip heavy conditioner
Rinse well. Short coats dry fast. Brush once more when dry.
Page 07 of 12
Prevention checklist
- Two-minute brush happened today
- Ears checked this week
- No de-shed shave planned
- Tea tree is nowhere near the eyes
- Hot spots noted on the profile page
Page 08 of 12
Recommended grooming tools
Slicker brush
Lifts dead hair at the skin.
Pure boar bristle
Shine and oil, the polished finish.
Ear So Fresh
Weekly, not only when it smells.
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 Smooth Coated Breeds bundle.
- #1 All Systems Super Cleaning & Conditioning Shampoo
- Slicker brush
- Pure Boar Bristle Brush
- Ear So Fresh herbal cleanser
- Tea Tree Oil Spray
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.