All dogs need regular grooming regardless if they're the shortest of short hair breeds, have a wirehair coat, or long, sleek layers. Come visit us at The Barkery in Belleville, IL for all of your pup grooming needs. You'll find shampoos, brushes, coat conditioners, and more on our counters that are formulated to keep your dog's coat and skin looking shiny, clean, and healthy. Not sure which solution is right for your dog? Give us a call and our professional staff can guide you through the various choices that are available, which ones are the best for your dog's breed or hair coat, and the benefits they produce.
The Importance of Finding the Right Shampoo for Your Dog:
You could be enticed to use human-grade shampoo on your dog for the sake of convenience. The challenge is, human-grade shampoo isn't made for use on anything other than your scalp and hair. Dogs have special hair and skin needs that require shampoos and conditioners with distinct formulations such as dry skin relief, insect-repelling properties, or perhaps dry coat cleaners for the times when you can't give your dog a complete bath.
Consider the idea that your pup is ikely to roll in the garbage, get fleas or ticks, or get dry, itchy spots, and it soon becomes obvious why you should have coat products that are developed to take on these challenges. Human-grade shampoo won't contain the proper components to de-scent, heal dryness, or deal with unwanted hitchhikers. At The Barkery, we stock a range of dog grooming supplies that satisfy your needs to keep your dog smelling great and looking good.
Dog coats come in a range of textures with hair follicles varying from pin straight to tight curls. Therefore, it's crucial to use the right brushes and combs for your dog's coat. Many dogs grow compact undercoats while others have practically no undercoat at all. All coats need the correct kind of brush to reduce pulling out healthy hair and stop skin damage. Your dog may take pleasure in a good scratching with the brush, or they may be thin-skinned and require the lightest of touches. If you're not sure of what types of brushes are best for the job, don't hesitate to ask our professionals at The Barkery in Belleville. Drop in or give us a call at (618) 364-5790 to discuss the type of coat and specific issues your dog has. We'll show you what brushes and combs are the most effective for your dog.
