Riverview Grooming

Mats are one of those problems that seem to appear overnight. A dog can look perfectly fine at drop off, then when I start working through the coat, I find tight little knots hiding in the exact spots pet parents swear they brushed yesterday. Behind the ears. Under the collar. In the armpits. Around the leg cuffs. These are high friction zones, and once tangles start, they tighten fast. That is where the de-matting comb comes in. When it is used correctly, it can break up small mats safely,...

One of the most common things I hear from pet parents is, “I brush him all the time, I do not understand how he still gets matted.” When I take a closer look, the issue usually is not effort. It is technique. The slicker brush is one of the most powerful tools you can use at home to maintain your dog’s coat. When used correctly, it removes loose hair, prevents painful mats, improves airflow to the skin, and keeps your dog looking freshly groomed between appointments. When used incorrectly,...

If you are considering a dachshund or already share your home with one, it is only natural to wonder, do dachshunds shed ? This is a question I hear often at our grooming salon, usually from owners who assumed their small size or short legs meant very little hair. The honest answer is yes, dachshunds do shed, but how much they shed depends almost entirely on their coat type. Smooth, long haired, and wirehaired dachshunds all shed in different ways, which is where much of the confusion comes...