Dog Grooming Tools
Expand the tabs below to see more details on each of our grooming tools plus a guide to which tool is most suitable for your dogs coat type.
Double Sided Brush (Silky, Long, Curly, Wiry)
- A multi-purpose tool to simplify grooming
- With bristles and pins to detangle and smooth the coat
- Perfect for removing loose hair
To use, begin with the pin side and gently brush the hair in the direction of the fur growth. The pins are rounded for comfort and will pull loose hairs from the coat and undercoat. To ensure your dog has an enjoyable grooming session, do not push the brush into the dog's skin. Gently tease out tangles with the brush. Do not pull or tug on matted fur; this may require cutting. When all tangles are removed use the bristle side of the brush to smooth the top of the coat. PausPause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated.
Grooming tips: Grooming is a wonderful way to bond with your dog, but dogs that are new to grooming should be introduced to it slowly. Begin grooming sessions when your dog is relaxed, ifsible, after they have exercised. Use tools gently and avoid tugging on the skin or on knots or mats. Give your dog plenty of reassurance throughout the grooming session. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated or shows signs of stress. Keep grooming sessions brief to begin with, and increase the length of the sessions as your dog becomes used to grooming.
Universal Slicker Large (Silky, Long, Short, Smooth)
- Ideal for smooth, silky, long and short coats.
- Whisks away loose fur
- Bendy pins for comfort
- Effective moulting and detangling tool
To use the slicker, slowly and gently brush the hair in the direction of the fur growth. The bendy pins will pull away loose hairs leaving a smooth and neat coat. If your dog is comfortable with the slicker, press gently on the tool to remove more fur from the undercoat. The pins of the slicker are bendy to prevent discomfort, however, do not press them into your dog's skin. To remove a tangle, isolate the fur and gently pull the slicker through the tangle, starting fro from the outside and working in as the fur de-tangles. To ensure your dog has an enjoyable grooming session, start gently. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated.
Slicker pin pad dimensions: 9.5 x 7cm
Grooming tips: Grooming is a wonderful way to bond with your dog, but dogs that are new to grooming should be introduced to it slowly. Begin grooming sessions when your dog is relaxed, if possible, after they have exercised. Use tools gently and avoid tugging on the skin or on knots or mats. Give your dog plenty of reassurance throughout the grooming session. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated or shows signs of stress. Keep grooming sessions brief to begin with, and increase the length of the sessions as your dog becomes used to grooming.
Universal Slicker Medium (Silky, Long, Short, Smooth)
- Ideal for smooth, silky, long and short coats.
- Whisks away loose fur
- Bendy pins for comfort
- Effective moulting and detangling tool
To use the slicker, slowly and gently brush the hair in the direction of the fur growth. The bendy pins will pull away loose hairs hair leaving a smooth and neat coat. If your dog is comfortable with the slicker, press gently on the tool to remove more fur from the undercoat. The pins of the slicker are bendy to prevent discomfort, however, do not press them into your dog's skin. To remove a tangle, isolate the fur and gently pull the slicker through the tangle, startinrting from the outside and working in as the fur de-tangles. To ensure your dog has an enjoyable grooming session, start gently. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated.
Slicker pin pad dimensions: 8.5 x 5cm
Grooming tips: Grooming is a wonderful way to bond with your dog, but dogs that are new to grooming should be introduced to it slowly. Begin grooming sessions when your dog is relaxed, if possible, after they have exercised. Use tools gently and avoid tugging on the skin or on knots or mats. Give your dog plenty of reassurance throughout the grooming session. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated or shows signs of stress. Keep grooming sessions brief to begin with, and increase the length of the sessions as your dog becomes used to grooming.Universal Slicker Medium
Shedmaster Tool Large (Silky, Long, Short, Smooth)
- Removes loose hair from both the top coat and undercoat
- Fine teeth whisk away fur
- Ideal moulting tool
- Head length: 9.5cm
To use the Shed Master, ensure the fur is free of knots and mats. Gently brush the hair in the direction of the fur growth. The teeth of the Shed Master will slide into the undercoat, pulling away loose hairs. To ensure your dog has an enjoyable grooming session, start gently. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated.
Grooming tips: Grooming is a wonderful way to bond with your dog, but dogs that are new to grooming should be introduced to it slowly. Begin gin grooming sessions when your dog is relaxed, if possible, after they have exercised. Use tools gently and avoid tugging on the skin or on knots or mats. Give your dog plenty of reassurance throughout the grooming session. Pause or end the grooming sessif your dog becomes agitated or shows signs of stress. Keep grooming sessions brief to begin with, and increase the length of the sessions as your dog becomes used to grooming.
Moulting Comb (Silky, Long, Curly, Wiry)
- Two lengths of teeth to help remove loose hair from the undercoat and top coat
- Medical quality stainless steel pins are rounded at the ends to prevent discomfort
To use, gently comb the hair in the direction of the fur growth. The pins of the comb are rounded and polished for comfort, the two lengths of the comb help to penetrate deep into the coat and remove loose hairs. To ensure your dog has an enjoyable grooming session, do not push the comb into the dog's skin. Gently tease out tangles with the comb. Do not pull or tug on matted fur; this may require cutting. Pause or end the grooming session if yof your dog becomes agitated.
Grooming tips: Grooming is a wonderful way to bond with your dog, but dogs that are new to grooming should be introduced to it slowly. Begin grooming sessions when your dog is relaxed, if possible, after they have exercisese tools gently and avoid tugging on the skin or on knots or mats. Give your dog plenty of reassurance throughout the grooming session. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated or shows signs of stress. Keep grooming sessions brief to begin with, and increase the length of the sessions as your dog becomes used to grooming.
Medium Comb (Silky, Long, Curly, Wiry)
- Ideal for Silky and Long coats
- Can be used to locate and ease out tangles
- Once the coat has been detangled the comb can be used to smooth the coat while removing loose hair
- The long stainless steel teeth are rounded at the ends to prevent discomfort and be gentle on your dog's skin
To use, gently comb the hair in the direction of the fur growth. The pins of the comb are rounded and polished for comfort. To ensure your dog has an enjoyable grooming session, do not push the comb into the dog's skin. Gently tease out tangles with the comb. Do not pull or tug on matted fur; this may require cutting. Pau Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated.
Grooming tips: Grooming is a wonderful way to bond with your dog, but dogs that are new to grooming should be introduced to it slowly. Begin grooming sessions when your dog is relaxed, issible, after they have exercised. Use tools gently and avoid tugging on the skin or on knots or mats. Give your dog plenty of reassurance throughout the grooming session. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated or shows signs of stress. Keep grooming sessions brief to begin with, and increase the length of the sessions as your dog becomes used to grooming.
Flea Comb (all coat types)
- Ideal for getting fleas and flea eggs out of any type of coat
- With fine stainless steel teeth that will trap and remove fleas
- With rounded teeth to ensure your dog's comfort
To use, ensure your dog's coat is free of tangles of knots. Gently comb the hair in the direction of the fur growth. Use the comb on the whole body, but pay particular attention to the neck and around the ears as this is when fleas are likely to be. To ensure your dog has an enjoyable grooming session, do not push the comb into the dog's skin. The fine stainless-steel teeth will trap and remove fleas. If fleas or eggs are identifitified, seek further treatment.
Grooming tips: Grooming is a wonderful way to bond with your dog, but dogs that are new to grooming should be introduced to it slowly. Begin grooming sessions when your dog is relaxed, if possible, after they have exerc. Use tools gently and avoid tugging on the skin or on knots or mats. Give your dog plenty of reassurance throughout the grooming session. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated or shows signs of stress. Keep grooming sessions brief to begin with, and increase the length of the sessions as your dog becomes used to grooming.
Soft Bristle Brush (all coat types)
- Extra-soft bristles are ideal for pets that are nervous about being groomed and perfect for grooming sensitive spots such as the ears and face
- A gentle grooming tool for all coat types
- Perfect to smooth your pet's coat and remove loose hairs.
To use, gently brush the hair in the direction of the fur growth. The soft bristles will pick up any loose hairs and smooth the coat. If your dog is nervous or new to grooming, ensure the brush is used gently and slowly. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated.
Grooming tips: Grooming is a wonderful way to bond with your dog, but dogs ogs that are new to grooming should be introduced to it slowly. Begin grooming sessions when your dog is relaxed, if possible, after they have exercised. Use tools gently and avoid tugging on the skin or on knots or mats. Give your dog plenty of reassuranhroughout the grooming session. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated or shows signs of stress. Keep grooming sessions brief to begin with, and increase the length of the sessions as your dog becomes used to grooming.
Shedding Blade (Short, Wiry, Smooth)
- Ideal for smooth, short and wiry coats.
- Strips loose and dead hair from your dog's coat
- Two sizes of teeth
- Can be used open or closed
The blade has shallow, spiked teeth but does not include a razor. To use the blade, gently brush the hair in the direction of the fur growth. The teeth of the blade pull away loose hairs. The blade can be opened up by pulling both sides of the handle in opposing directions. Use when closed for small dogs or smaller areas on the dog's body, or opened up to remove loose hairs from larger areas such as down the dog's back. To ensure your dog has an enjoyable grooming session, start gently. If you dog enjoys grooming, more pressure can be applied to remove more fur. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomecomes agitated.
Grooming tips: Grooming is a wonderful way to bond with your dog, but dogs that are new to grooming should be introduced to it slowly. Begin grooming sessions when your dog is relaxed, if possible, after they have exercised. Use tools ge and avoid tugging on the skin or on knots or mats. Give your dog plenty of reassurance throughout the grooming session. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated or shows signs of stress. Keep grooming sessions brief to begin with, and increase the length of the sessions as your dog becomes used to grooming.
Maxi Knot Buster (Silky, Long, Curly)
- Perfect for removing knots from long, silky, and curly coats
- With blade to cut through mats
- With rounded edge to be gentle on the dog's skin
To use the Knot Buster, identify a knot or mat. The Knot Buster should be pulled slowly upwards through the coat and moved back and forth to gently detangle stubborn knots. The blades will have a cutting action on knotted hair. The Knot Buster is cleverly rounded, ensuring your dog stays comfortable while being groomed. The Ergo Knot Buster is particularly useful on long-haired dogs that are likely to get tangles and matted fur. Ensure the blades do not go near yar your dog's skin by keeping the rounded side against the dog's body. To ensure your dog has an enjoyable grooming session, start slowly and gently. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated.
Grooming tips: Grooming is a wonderful wo bond with your dog, but dogs that are new to grooming should be introduced to it slowly. Begin grooming sessions when your dog is relaxed, if possible, after they have exercised. Use tools gently and avoid tugging on the skin or on knots or mats. Give your dog plenty of reassurance throughout the grooming session. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated or shows signs of stress. Keep grooming sessions brief to begin with, and increase the length of the sessions as your dog becomes used to grooming.
Undercoat Rake (Silky, Long, Short, Smooth)
- Effective moulting tool
- Perfect for heavy-coated breeds
- Effectively removes loose fur from the undercoat
To use the rake, gently brush the hair in the direction of the fur growth. The teeth of the rake will slide into the undercoat, pulling away loose hairs. To ensure your dog has an enjoyable grooming session, start gently. If your dog enjoys grooming, more pressure can be applied to remove more fur. Pause or end the grooming session if your dog becomes agitated.
Grooming tips: Grooming is a wonderful way to bond with your dog, but dogs that are new to grooming should be introduced to it slowly.wly. Begin grooming sessions when your dog is relaxed, if possible, after they have exercised. Use tools gently and avoid tugging on the skin or on knots or mats. Give your dog plenty of reassurance throughout the grooming session. Pause or end the groomiession if your dog becomes agitated or shows signs of stress. Keep grooming sessions brief to begin with, and increase the length of the sessions as your dog becomes used to grooming.
Thinning Scissors (all coat types)
- Tempered steel for a robust and long-lasting tool
- Professional quality item
- Creates a natural look
Thinning scissors are prefect for trimming longer coats and leave a natural finish. Ideal for using on thick fur or all over the dog's coat after trimming for a natural looking coat. To use, ensure your dog is calm and comfortable. Prepare the coats so that it is free of tangles and mats, and can be combed through easily. Simply pull the hair that you wish to thin away from the main coat, close the thinning scissors around it, and pull the scissors away whilst closed.
Important: These scissors have a sharp blade. Use extreme caution when grooming near your dog's eyes and ears, or when cutting near to the skin.
Safety Scissors (all coat types)
- Tempered steel for a robust and long-lasting tool
- Professional quality item
- With a rounded end for increased safety.
Professional quality tempered steel scissors are the perfect grooming tool for longer coats. Robust tempered steel with rounded ends for increased safety.
To use, ensure your dog is calm and comfortable. Prepare the coats so that it is free of tangles and mats, and can be combed through easily. Simply pull the hair that you wish to remove away from the main coat, and cut away with the scissors.
Important: These scissors have a sharp blade. Use extreme caution when grooming near your dur dog's eyes and ears, or when cutting near to the skin.
Nail File (all dogs)
The Ergo Nail File is a strong and long-lasting metal file with a comfortable grip handle. The file can be used to round off sharp claws or to neaten any jagged edges that remain after the nail has been cut.
Large Nail Clippers (medium and large dogs)
The Ergo Nail Clippers are made from robust tempered steel for a long-lasting and effective tool. The clippers feature a safety mechanism and an indent in the blade so you can be sure you are trimming the correct amount.
These are the large clippers, ideal for medium and large dogs.
Small Nail Clippers (smaller dogs)
- Tempered steel blade
- Indent nail guide
- Safety Mechanism
To use, ensure your dog is calm and still. If your dog is new to having their claws trimmed, it may help to have another person present to hold your dog. Hold the dog's toe firmly, keeping it still. Open the clippers by pulling the safety catch downwards. The scissors have a guard which can be used to ensure only a small amount of nail is cut. Place the clipper over the very end of the claw, and close it to remove the end of the claw.
Important: Remove only the very end of the claw. Cutting too much of the claw can cut the quick (a vein that rat runs through the claw) causing pain. For dogs with dark claws, it is difficult to see the quick, try looking from underneath the claw. No matter how long the claws are, proceed with caution and cut only the very end of the claw off. Long claws should be regularly clipped by small amounts to help the quick recede.