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There are three methods that can be utilised to satisfactorily dry the coat , depending upon the breed of dog you are working with. These are: The fluff-dry method , the cage drying method , and the towel-dry method.

The initial method and possibly the most difficult to achieve is the fluff-dry method. A high-speed floor dryer is utilised for this process. This method of drying is a very necessary and necessary step in the proper grooming of certain breeds such as the Poodle , Afghan , Old English Sheepdog , and Maltese.

In fluff drying , the hair is not just dried but should be straightened as satisfactorily. The warm air from the dryer is directed at that piece of the coat which you are drying. The hair is brushed in an upward motion with celeritous , even strokes until the hair in that specific smear is dry and erect. This process is carried out over the entire coat until it is totally dry. The results of a fluff dry can at times determine the overall aspect of the completed grooming job. Therefore , it is necessary to learn to supply a proper fluff dry. Special attention should be given to the areas of the head , ears (long-haired ears) , and legs.

The moment method of drying is known as cage or kennel drying and is usually utilised upon short-coated dogs or upon dogs whose coat does not require a fluffed or erect aspect. When using this method of drying , a cage dryer is attached to the cage and the dog is put into the cage upon a towel until he is dry. It is necessary to frame certain that the cage is satisfactorily ventilated upon the top as satisfactorily as upon the sides. Otherwise , the dog can suffocate. If the dog is too unwieldy for the cage , he can be placed upon a grooming table and dried with a floor dryer.

Another method of drying that is normally utilised in drying small breeds is the towel drying method. Towel drying is usually utilised with small , short-haired breeds such as the Chihuahua , Miniature Pinscher , and Toy Manchester Terrier. The coat is rubbed briskly with the towel until it is dry. This method is rarely utilised because a great deal of owners prefer the cage drying method , which is much faster. However , if the special equipment is not available in the domestic , this method is enough. However , achieve not to take the dog out until you are certain that the coat and pelt are thoroughly dried.