Australian Shepherd
TWISTER
Colleen and Twister show us how ProGroom Furex works to drastically cut down both the effort and time involved in an Aussie Shepherd groomout.
WHAT IS THE AIM OF A GROOMOUT ?
To remove undercoat and any tangles or knots from the coat
EQUIPMENT USED
● Progroom X-Tra Clean
● Progroom FurEx 3-step system
● Double K Force Dryer
● Happy Hoodie
● Pin Brush (Kenchii)
● Collie Comb (Unbranded)
● Heiniger Comb (Medium)
● Progroom Easy Comb Detangler
● Heiniger Slicker Brush (Small)
● Heiniger Thinners 7”
● Heiniger Curves 7”
FUREX 3 STEP SYSTEM - Product details
STEP ONE: CLEANSE
Cleanse is a deeply penetrating yet gentle shampoo designed to cleanse and neutralize the ionic charge within the coat and remove all dirt, odour, and excess sebum. This prepares the coat for loose hair removal and begins the deshedding process.
STEP TWO: RELEASE
Release contains Protein ingredients which fill in damaged or rough areas of hair cuticle making a smooth surface that permits easy release of loose coat. Advanced silicone ingredients provide slip and allow dead coat to slide out with little or no force.
STEP THREE: CLOSE
Close is a mildly acidic silicone conditioning spray further seals the hair cuticle and promotes maximum release of tangled and collected hair within the coat. Spray application allows the groomer to adjust the amount of product applied to different areas of the coat as needed.
The Bath
KEY POINTS
Make sure your dog is extremely clean to enable effective removal of undercoat and faster drying time
Use premium products to speed up the removal of undercoat in the bath and prepare the coat for being dried
A compacted coat is an area with a higher than average concentration of undercoat
The Dry
KEY POINTS
Line Drying: Hold bulk hair up and away from the dryer to reach the skin and blow out undercoat. Move up the coat in lines, gradually freeing more hair from your hand as you go
Whip Knots: Knots that have been caused by the blow drying process. They are often caused by holding a high velocity dryer too close to the hair, leading to it curling and tangling to itself under the turbulent air
The easiest way to remove undercoat is with your HV dryer, but if the dog does not tolerate the dryer you may need to do more mechanical brushing both before and after the bath
The Brushout
KEY POINTS
Line Brushing: Hold bulk hair up away from t he dryer to reach the skin and blow out undercoat. Move up the coat in lines, freeing more hair from your hand as you go.
A wide comb such as a collie comb may be necessary to effectively comb through a thick double coat
Make sure you do not overbrush, or spend too much time brushing the same area of the dog. This can irritate the skin and cause brush burn.
The Feet
KEY POINTS
All the trimming and tidying should be tailored to suit the owners’ preference.