How to Groom a German Shepherd Dog

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Natural bristle brush
Chamois cloth
Pin brush
Metal rake
Dog shampoo
Blow dryer
Slicker brush
Metal comb
Trimming scissors
Shedding blades
Shedding rake

Step 1:
Brush your German Shepherd twice a week to manage shedding. Use a natural bristle brush and pin brush to remove hair shedding from both the outer course coat and the woolly, dense undercoat.
Step 2:
Remove any mats or tangles in his undercoat with a metal rake. Matting is typically worse in their neck, chest and thigh areas.
Step 3:
Bathe your German Shepherd only when necessary or every 2 months. Use a high quality dog shampoo for dry skin. Ask your vet, breeder or pet store for breed-specific recommendations.
Step 4:
Dry your dog with a blow dryer to remove excess water. Continue drying with a hand fluff approach using a slicker brush. Finish the bathing process with a final, thorough combing, using a metal comb to remove shedding hair.
Step 5:
Even out any long hair around your German Shepherd's pads with trimming scissors. During high shedding times, use shedding blades during to speed the shedding process. Gently place the blades on your dog and lightly pull back to remove shedding hair.

Tips & Warnings

You also can remove dead and shedding undercoat hair with a shedding rake, which distributes natural oils by massaging your dog's skin.
For an extra shiny coat, use a chamois cloth on his fur after grooming.
Don't clip a German Shepherd. They only require regular brushing and bathing.

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