Golden Retriever haircut in grooming salons of Kiev

- Thorough combing of the undercoat:
Retrievers have a dense undercoat that is especially active shedding twice a year. It must be combed out regularly to avoid piling up, overheating in summer, skin problems and dust accumulation. The salon uses special tools for this purpose: furminators, slickers, combs with different tooth lengths. Combing is carried out layer by layer, observing the direction of hair growth, so as not to traumatize the skin. In the period of active shedding this procedure is supplemented with de-shedding - deep combing with the use of special cosmetic products that accelerate the renewal of the coat.

- Bathing with professional cosmetics:
The skin of the golden retriever is sensitive and prone to irritations, so ordinary shampoo from the store can only worsen the condition of the coat. V.O.G DOG SALON uses only premium professional products, which are individually selected: to restore the structure of the coat, moisturize the skin, protect against dehydration or to combat allergic reactions. After shampooing, a conditioner is necessarily applied, which facilitates combing and preserves the elasticity of the coat. The retriever is bathed in a comfortable bathtub with comfortable water temperature, making sure to rinse even the most difficult areas - behind the ears, in the armpits, under the tail.

- Drying and styling of hair:
Drying a large dog at home is not an easy task, especially if it is a retriever with a thick undercoat. In the salon, professional hair dryers with power and temperature control are used to dry the coat completely without overheating the skin. This is important to avoid the formation of dampness inside the undercoat, which can cause fungus, odor and irritation. After drying, the coat is combed and styled to give the dog a natural, neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

- Hygienic shearing of individual areas:
It is not possible to completely shear the retriever - its coat has a protective function, especially in summer. But some areas require delicate trimming. Such areas include:
- Paws - the hair between the pads and around them is trimmed to prevent the accumulation of dirt, snow, and collars.
- Armpits and intimate areas - hygienic clipping is important for cleanliness and comfort, especially during the warm season.
- Tail and ears - the shape is corrected, excess hair is trimmed, maintaining a natural look.
- Neck and chest - excess hair is removed, creating bulk and making it easier to groom at home.
Shearing is done with scissors or a trimmer with limiters so as not to damage the length of the underlying coat. Shearing the retriever under a machine is strongly discouraged.

- Ear cleaning:
The retriever's droopy ears create a favorable environment for the development of fungi and bacteria. In the salon, the ears are necessarily cleaned from dirt and excess wax with special means, as well as examined for inflammation or mites. If the hair in the ear canal is too thick, it can be delicately thinned.

- Claw trimming:
Even if a retriever is actively walking, his claws are not always sharpened evenly. Long claws change the posture of the paws, cause pain and can break. The groomer carefully trims the claws to a safe length without affecting the live part. Particular attention is paid to the toes, which often do not come into contact with the ground and are not naturally sharpened.

- Treatment of paw pads:
The paw pads may be dry, cracked or over-dried after walking around town. At the salon, protective balms or sprays are applied to moisturize and protect the paw pads.