Nowadays, owners like to dress up their dogs beautifully to take them out, so they are paying more attention to their coat quality. Pet conditioners are very common on the market and have many functions. So, if you take care of your dog at home, do you really know how to use conditioner? I will explain pet conditioners for you comprehensively.

　　Q1: What is the effect of using pet conditioner?

　　Conditioner can effectively solve static issues for dogs. Dogs that use conditioner correctly and long-term are less likely to develop tangled hair. Some conditioners specially made for colored Poodles can also protect the color. Therefore, more and more owners are paying attention to using conditioner for their dogs.

Dark-colored Poodles need not only color-protecting shampoo but also color-protecting conditioner~

Washed cleanly, the hair becomes loose. Persistent use helps keep the color~~

　　Q2: How to correctly use pet conditioner?

　　If you bathe your dog yourself, after using shampoo, you don’t need to rinse extremely thoroughly, but you should not apply conditioner on your dog without rinsing at all. A special reminder: if you take your dog to a pet shop and the groomer mixes shampoo and conditioner together, that’s definitely laziness on their part. These are two completely different products, and mixing them affects the effect, so be sure to speak up! After applying conditioner to the dog’s body, massage it in the direction of hair growth, spreading it all over. Wait at least two minutes to let the conditioner absorb so it can perform its function. In cold winter, owners should keep massaging the dog during this waiting time to help them relax and prevent catching a cold. Like human conditioners, try not to apply on the skin; use it on hair ends to better prevent split ends and breakage.

Pomeranians have quite dense fur, making them more prone to dryness. Strong UV rays, dry air, and poor diet habits are all enemies to their fur~

　　Q3: What is the usage order?

　　Recently, some say people should use conditioner first, then shampoo, so hair becomes fluffier after washing. Many think this can be applied to dogs, but I don’t fully agree. Based on my experience, dogs need a bath at least once a week, and most dogs go out for a walk before bathing. If you apply conditioner first, then shampoo, the dirt might be “wrapped” by the conditioner, making it harder to wash out. This is especially noticeable in white dogs. However, this method does make fur slightly fluffier. But for the static disliked in winter, using conditioner last is better. If your dog already has tangles and you don’t want to shave them, wanting to keep the hair while detangling, applying conditioner first can help detangle. But you must ensure the tangles are not severe and you can rinse thoroughly. After bathing, all tangles must be undone.

Beautifully tied little braids~ Waiting for mom to pick me up~

Must be cleaned white before applying conditioner~

　　ps: It is important to note that if your pet has skin disease or wounds, do NOT use conditioner as it may affect wound healing. Be sure to rinse the conditioner very thoroughly after use. Many dogs get skin diseases because conditioner was not rinsed cleanly. Though the fur feels smoother after conditioner, the texture is completely different from when it's not rinsed cleanly.

　　Owners must be reminded that pet conditioner should preferably not be applied on the dog’s head. Whether it’s for fluffiness or smoothness, it will make the hair on the dog’s head collapse, forming a “bloomed” look. No matter the breed, the head hair without shape definitely looks very strange.

　　After reading this, do you have a general understanding of pet conditioner? Bathing pets is truly a serious art, so don’t feel that paying for grooming at pet shops is too expensive. This is something owners can’t achieve without professional learning. Also, don’t worry too much about groomers “bullying” your pet; as long as you find a responsible groomer, your pet’s beauty is not that difficult.