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Standard
Definition
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Grooming Demand Rating |
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Moderate |
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Full Grooming Interval |
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8 to 12 weeks |
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Maintenance Grooming
Interval |
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Weekly |
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Blades
& Tools |
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Slicker & pin brushes, steel
combs and scissors. |
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Coat &
Grooming Tips |
Using protein coat
conditioners and de-tangling
solutions during the
pre-bath brush and comb out
stage can make the job a lot
easier on this breed if the
undercoat is substantial.
Start with a slicker brush
session or some groomers
prefer a pin brush, and
follow with a comb out
session. It may be easier to
start with a coarse comb,
and then a medium comb.
Various combs are available
from most grooming
suppliers.
Using modern high velocity
dryers to blow off excess
water after the bath saves a
tremendous amount of drying
time. Some groomers prefer
to use a large pin brush
instead of slicker brush for
the hand fluff dry process.
You can expect even more
loose hair to remove after
the bath, and finish with a
final comb out. Brushes and
combs are available from
most grooming suppliers.
Don't forget to scissor the
hair under the feet even
with the pads, and trim any
other stray hairs around the
feet. Clipping the whiskers
with scissors is optional
and usually best left to the
decision of the dog owner. |
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More
Grooming Tips for
Professionals |
Don't overlook that the
Akita may be aggressive to
varying degrees and you
should be skilled in
handling behavioral pets
before grooming them.
Because of the size of
Akitas two persons should
lift them in or out of tubs
when a ramp or lift is not
available.
"When the Akita is going
through a heavy shed/blowing
stage the following tip is a
time and saves making a
major mess. After applying
the second shampoo, and
before you rinse it out
apply a cream rinse and comb
through with an undercoat
rake. You will remove a lot
of hair that you would
normally be blowing around
the shop." Submitted by
anonymous. |
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