How to Give a Dog a Blowout

Giving your dog a blowout is a quick and easy way to get rid of winter undercoat that might be shedding or pulling out in clumps once the weather begins to turn warmer. A blowout, if done with a forceful dog blower, can take just a few minutes to blow your dog's undercoat right off of his body. Professional dog groomers often use dog blowers to remove your dog's undercoat before grooming. This saves tons of time because combing or brushing out with an undercoat rake takes a long time, especially if you have a large breed dog. Before you give your dog a blowout, you should understand that it is a messy task. Your dog will look as if his fur is blowing up into the air, filling the space where you are with tufts and clumps of fur. You may want to prepare yourself before you give your dog a blowout by wearing a face mask and clothing you don't mind getting dirty. 

Your dog is going to feel amazing once this undercoat is blown off of his skin and fur. However, be prepared for your dog to feel a little bit anxious. Especially if you're using a high force dog blower and he's never done this before. If you use a personal hair dryer as well, even that sound might be a little intimidating for your dog. To ease some of this anxiety, you may want to let your dogs sniff the dryer or blower before you turn it on. Then place your dog a little bit away from the blower and let him hear the sound of it before you have it on him. Be patient with your dog, and take your time with a blowout. Just make sure he is comfortable along the way as well.

• Consider the way your dog's breed looks typically. If you want this look, make sure you are blowing your dog out and grooming him to that breed’s guidelines.
• If your dog has a double coat, he will blow his coat at least twice a year depending on where you live and how the seasons change. Dogs who have blown their coat have clumps of fur that can be lifted right off of their body. This is the perfect time for a blowout.
• Your dog may be able to get away with a blowout just those few times a year. Other dogs may need it more often depending on their undercoat how much they shed.
• If you're grooming your dog and brushing your dog on a regular basis, blowouts will produce less undercoat each time you do it.
• Caring for your dog by grooming him on a regular basis will create a healthy coat so blowouts that are necessary are not as messy.
• Position yourself and your dog in a spot that can accommodate dog hair flying all over the place before you decide to do a blowout. This might mean doing it in a closed room within your home or placing your dog outside for a blowout.
• Be prepared to clean up quite the mess once the blowout is done. But know that a blowout for a long haired or extremely fluffy dog with a double coat is necessary to maintain a beautiful dog with healthy skin and coat.

Everyone loves a good blowout. Your dog may not be excited at first, but to keep your dog beautiful and fluffy a good blowout, especially in times when your dog blows coat, is necessary to keep your pup in Top Dog shape. If you have a dog that is oh-so-fluffy, he will enjoy a good blowout as necessary because it will get rid of his winter coat, bringing him into spring and summer condition.