[nagdu] grooming tools

Mon Jan 27 01:16:51 UTC 2014

Hi,
You can get if from here:
tropicaltraditions.com
or from Amazon. If you get it from Amazon, make sure that it is
unrefined, cold-pressed coconut oil. There's a number of brands on
Amazon, I get Barlean's.
Coconut oil has a great number of uses and benefits. It solidifies at
a certain point. It will probably arrive in a solid state. This is not
an issue. Just put the container in warm water for a bit, or just rub
a piece between your hands and it liquifies.
I put the coconut oil in my hands and rub them together till it’s
liquid. Then, I rub the Golden Guy upward from his tail to his ears,
and from his paws up toward his shoulders. I also rub it in his belly
and on his sides. Then, comb and brush the oil through the fur. If you
apply this for a pest repellent, I suggest applying it weekly. If you
are just using it for a moisturizer, reapply as needed.
You can wash your dog with Dawn dish soap, liquid castille soap, or
Dr. Bronner’s Lavender soap. Dilute the soap with warm water, and add
either cider vinegar or distilled vinegar. Mix 1 cup of each
ingredient in a plastic container, and shake well.
I rub my dog down with coconut oil after a bath, but you most
certainly can rub it in with the soap.

On 1/26/14, Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com> wrote:
> Raven,
> Can you elaborate on the coconut oil. Like where do you buy it? How do you
> apply it? How much? And can you please share the recipe for making the
> shampoo?
> Thank you,
>
> Marsha drenth
> Sent with my IPhone
>
>> On Jan 26, 2014, at 12:58 AM, Raven Tolliver <ravend729 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Yes Darla, I forgot that about the Furminator; that it poorly removes
>> dead hair, and breaks off live hairs.
>> I naturally moisturize the Golden Guy's coat and repel pests with coconut
>> oil.
>> I make my own shampoo for him from all natural ingredients when the
>> time for washing comes 'roud.
>>
>>> On 1/25/14, Darla Rogers <djrogers0628 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hi raven,
>>>
>>>    A couple of tr5ainers at my school suggested that the Furminator
>>> actually breaks the hair; I have two of them--I learned later one is for
>>> shorter-haired dogs like my Huck, and the other is for longer-haired
>>> dogs
>>> like Roxy.
>>>    For Huck, a good Zoom Grooming and a softer oval-shaped brush for
>>> the delicate areas and to smooth  him all over; I really like them.  I
>>> probably better find someone who sells them, as mine are both getting
>>> pretty
>>> old.
>>>    I occasionally, use an alcohol-free baby wipe to clean the feet and
>>> in between the toes, especially if I have reason to believe there may be
>>> something in the foot I'm missing.
>>>    I used to use a shed blade on my shepherds, but somehow, I cut one
>>> using it on her tail, so I saw one last night--my husband must have been
>>> scrounging for grooming tools for our rag doll cat--I haven't used the
>>> thing
>>> in years.
>>>    I also use the TropiClean coat conditioner; it doesn't have a strong
>>> smell; has no alcohol or other harsh ingredients and helps soften the
>>> coat
>>> and fly-away hairs.
>>> Darla & Happy Huck who will get a good grooming in the morning, as we
>>> are
>>> going out to dinner with friends.
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raven
>>> Tolliver
>>> Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2014 8:39 PM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] grooming tools
>>>
>>> I have a golden so I find that the slicker brush is pretty mediocre
>>> compared
>>> to other brushes out there. I use it in companion with another brush.
>>> ...
>>> Gosh, I don't know the brand, but it's wooden with hard bristles on one
>>> side
>>> and soft bristles on the other. I also use a rake on the Golden guy,
>>> especially if he's blowing coat.
>>> I brush him out once a day before we go out in the morning. I give him a
>>> thorough brushing and combing 3 to 4 times a week.
>>> Personally, I don't like the Furminator. I've never used it on my
>>> golden,
>>> but when I groom other dogs at the shelter, it's a tool that's
>>> available.
>>> It
>>> is not effective in removing and collecting large amounts of hair, and
>>> it's
>>> especially horrible if a dog is blowing coat or just shedding profusely.
>>> I'd
>>> rather use a human hair brush on a dog than a Furminator.
>>>
>>>> On 1/25/14, Rebecca Ilniski <rilniski at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi everyone.  I'm wondering if you use any grooming tools aside from
>>>> the slicker brush and comb that your school provides.  I have a
>>>> Furminator so have been using that a few times a week.  If you have
>>>> the firminator how often do you use it and if you've tried any other
>>>> grooming tools I'd be interested in hearing about them.  Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Rebecca and Zeb
>>>> email: rilniski at gmail.com
>>>> facebook: www.facebook.com/rebeccai5
>>>> Zeb's facebook: www.facebook.com/zeb.ilniski
>>>>
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Raven