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long haired dog owners
« on: February 20, 2012, 03:05:36 PM »
I have a Springer and was wondering about tips to keep from having issues with burrs and seeds. I know that. Not everybody shaves them down for hunting season is that the best thing to do?
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Re: long haired dog owners
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2012, 03:26:02 PM »
Burs come out really easy with some vaseline. Keep a jar handy. Just put a glob on the bur and you can work it right out. Towel off. Doesn't hurt to trim them up?
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Re: long haired dog owners
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2012, 11:16:46 AM »
Thanks happy
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Re: long haired dog owners
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2012, 11:48:50 AM »
I shave my setter down to 1/2 inch.  He's easier to clean, stays cooler during october hunts.  Fleas have nowhere to hide.  No hair on clothes.  Works great I keep his hair on tail long for a visible flag while on point

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Re: long haired dog owners
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2012, 06:27:06 PM »
I didn't even think about shaving him down to keep him cool thanks
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Re: long haired dog owners
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2012, 09:30:36 PM »
had springers before setters I shaved the springers with a # 10 blade at the end of june for comfort purposes in summer which yeilded great satisifaction at hunting season.Same with the setters,I omitted shaving the entireflag on the tail for a scissors cut to shorten

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Re: long haired dog owners
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2012, 10:59:18 PM »
If they let you, shave them down. My springer won't let us trim him so it just means a good combing after every hunt. I take scissors to him and trim him down during the season too.

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Re: long haired dog owners
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2012, 11:17:04 PM »
If they let you, shave them down. My springer won't let us trim him so it just means a good combing after every hunt. I take scissors to him and trim him down during the season too.

it used to be wrestling match to shave my dogs until I stepped up and got a quality set of clippers. they are so quiet and sharp the dog is half naked before it even realizes its being groomed.
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Re: long haired dog owners
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2012, 10:51:48 AM »
I tried shaving him 1 time before didn't go too well
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Re: long haired dog owners
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2012, 11:02:15 AM »
I think "shave" might not be the correct term to use here. You don't want the hair THAT short.   :o  Unless you want your dog to get sunburned!

It's easy if you get some really good electric clippers. I used to mainly do the underside, the legs, and the ears, on my golden retriever.

Scissors will work too, and always bring a pair of scissors on your hunts, so you can cut out tangled, matted hair, and burrs.


 


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