Shih Tzu Grooming Tips

Here 10 Great Shih Tzu Grooming Tips

1. Start training your Shih Tzu to lay down on the grooming table when they are young, this will save you a lot of frustration.

2.  Use a little conditioner to get out mats and tangles.  Wetting down tangles with conditioner makes them much easier to get out.

3.  Grooming Shih Tzu is best after you have just washed and dried them.

4.  Invest in a good pair of scissors.  Poor quality grooming equipment will frustrate you and leave you with a bad Shih Tzu haircut.

5.  Make sure the dog grooming table is the right height for you to work comfortably.  You will do a better job when you are comfortable.

6.  Use blunt tipped scissors whenever possible to avoid accidental pokes.

7.  Your clippers is the most expensive piece of equipment, so make sure you keep it clean and well lubricated.

8.  Charge more for your dog grooming services.  Most dog groomers charge too little.  You provide a valuable service for show dogs and should be compensated.

9.  On Shih Tzu I use a hemostat to remove ear canal hair.  Use gentle steady pressure for this, no jerking.

10.  Fire your worst dog grooming clients and try and find some great ones to work for.  Life is too short to put up with unhappy people.

I hope you enjoyed my top 10 for Shih Tzu grooming tips.