The slicker brush will pull dead hairs from your Husky’s outer coat and detangle any mats in her undercoat. It also stimulates your dog’s skin and removes dander or dead cells from her skin. The cushion will protect your dog’s skin from pressure during brushing.
Only use a Furminator that is meant for longer dog coats, as a short coat Furminator will damage the longer coat of your Husky. [2] X Research source
A vacuum will also be essential for cleaning up after a grooming session.
Organic dog shampoo. Lots of towels. A portable hair dryer or a large blower. A small pair of scissors. Nail clippers. Dog treats to reward your Husky after the grooming session.
Most Huskies will take a “snow bathe” in the winter. They flip over onto their backs and wiggle and roll around in the snow. So Mother Nature helps them stay clean!
It is difficult to brush a Husky’s undercoat when its wet. As well, a wet matted undercoat does not dry well and can cause your Husky to get skin rashes or hot spots. So its important to give your pup a light brush before you start the bath. [4] X Research source
Some owners prefer to take their Husky to a grooming shop to be bathed and blow dried. But it can be expensive to pay for a groomer to wash a large double coated dog like a Husky. You can also opt for a happy medium and take your Husky to a You Wash It shop. The shop supplies big washing sinks and blowers, and you supply the Husky, the shampoo, and the towels. It’s less expensive than the groomers and you have access to special equipment to get the job done.
Avoid getting water in her ears. Make sure the water isn’t too hot that it hurts your dog
You can also apply an oatmeal conditioner to your Husky’s coat if it looks a little dull or ratty. The oatmeal will also soothe any itchy spots or hot spots on your dog’s coat. [7] X Research source Be sure to also clean the inner surface of your dog’s ears, using a cotton ball soaked in mineral oil, to prevent ear mites.
You can also use a slicker brush to brush out your dog’s coat.
You can also put the Husky on a counter top or workshop table in your garage if you don’t have access to a 48 inch long table. Attach a neck loop to a pole on one side of the table. You can tie a stripe of cloth or soft fabric to the pole to make the neck loop. If you can find a neck loop with an adjustable arm (available at most pet stores), this is a better option as you can adjust the neck loop so your Husky can relax her head as you groom her. Never adjust the neck loop so high that your husky is forced to hold his head up. Attach another pole to the opposite end of the table. Then, attach a longer neck loop or a white rope to the pole. This will serve as a hip loop to keep your Husky still as you groom them. If you have someone else who can assist you as you groom and hold your Husky still at the hips, you may not need a hip loop attachment.
If your dog has dark nails, avoid cutting to the quick by trimming one little sliver of nail at a time, starting with the tip. [12] X Expert Source Lancy WooCertified Pet Groomer Expert Interview. 26 February 2020. As you cut slices off your dog’s nail, look at the edge of the cut nail. Once you start to see a gray or pink oval, stop trimming. Most dogs dislike getting their toenails trimmed. It helps to prepare your pup by making sure she is comfortable with you touching her paws. A few tasty dog treats will also help keep her calm and still.
If your dog has constant eye discharge, bring this to the attention of your vet. If your Husky’s eyelashes are interfering with her eyes, your vet can trim them for you.
Dip the comb in a glass of hot water periodically to drown any fleas that end up on the comb. If you discover a large amount of fleas in your dog’s coat, you may need to look at How to Get Rid of Fleas.
Point the blower nozzle or the blow dryer head straight into her coat, so you can see skin in the center. If the hair looks like a smooth flat circle all the way around, with no fuzziness to the hair, you don’t need to blow dry your dog’s coat anymore as there is no extra hair in her undercoat to remove. If there are any fuzzy or clumpy areas on your dog’s coat, you will need to blow them out. Hold the undercoat rake in one hand and the blower in the other hand. Point the blower or hair dryer at the skin and bring the rake to the bottom half of the circle it creates. The visible bit of skin will be the center of the circle. Groom downward, with a light grip. Brush lightly, and don’t pull or tug at the hair. Avoid grooming in one spot for too long. Move around your dog’s body and work on different spots. With this method, you should be able to groom a full coat in less than an hour. The blower helps you to get directly to the undercoat and brush it well. Once you have finished blowing your dog’s hair, you should be able to back comb or back brush her hair smoothly and easily. You should also be able to run your fingers through your dog’s coat and not feel any unevenness or lumps.
Though your Husky may appear hot during the summer in her thick coat, never shave or over groom them. Her coat is designed to keep her cool in the summer. Her undercoat insulates her and her top coat provides protection from harmful UV rays, so it should never be cut short.
With swift, light side to side motions, run the shedding brush over your Husky’s coat. It helps to have a second person close by with a vacuum as you groom your Husky with the shedding brush. This will prevent hair from flying all over the place and keep hair off your furniture and your carpet.
