Category Archives: Bathing & Grooming

Grooming can be good therapy for you and your dog – favorite tools, grooming a full-coated big dog, bathing the big ones

PASSING THE BATON

There has been a progression for many, many years from one Newf to another as it attains a state of maturity within our home, a phase where their presence becomes radiant and their stature among the other residents transforms without … Continue reading

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DESKUNKING YOUR NEWF

In the late 90s, our female Newf, who was the object of worship by the cats, encountered a black and white kitty cat.  If you alarm bells didn’t sound, let me be clear:  she approached or was approached by a SKUNK! … Continue reading

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WHEN WILL IT STOP?! (SHEDDING)

As the sun sets on another layer of black fog hovering across the floor . . . Also known as “coat turnover” or “blowing coat”:  Jade NEVER “blows coat” – she sheds a little at a time and not much.  I’ve … Continue reading

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OUR AGING NEWFS: TEACHERS AND FRIENDS

With the grooming room being only moderately heated, and the air for drying being ambient, I watch for weather opportunities for bathing.  In addition, our washer drain freezes in extreme weather, so laundry must be done ahead of an expected … Continue reading

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