Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Natural bristle brush
- Slicker brush
- Pin brush
- Metal comb
- Damp cloth
- Blunt-nosed scissors
- Gentle dog shampoo
- Nail clippers
- Stripping knife
- Clippers
- Cotton pads
Step1
Brush your terrier twice weekly with a natural bristle brush when his hair gets cut short or newly stripped. This type of brush is easier on their skin.
Step2
Use a slicker brush or a pin brush and metal comb to keep her knot free when her coat grows longer.
Step3
Clean his beard daily with a damp cloth, as it gets dirty frequently from eating, drinking and sniffing outside in the ground.
Step4
Trim the hair surrounding his anal area as needed to maintain good hygiene. Use blunt-nosed scissors.
Step5
Bathe your Glen of Imaal as infrequently as possible and not more than once every three months. Too much shampooing over softens his harsh coat, making it much less weather proofed. Use a gentle dog shampoo when bathing.
Step6
Clip her nails with dog nail clippers as needed to keep them short. If you walk her on pavement, this helps wear down her nails naturally. When you do clip, be sure to avoid cutting the quick, as it bleeds and causes your dog pain.
Step7
Strip your dog's entire coat two to three times annually, using a stripping knife. You must strip a show dog. Otherwise, you may clip his hair thoroughly with appropriate clippers. Ask your breeder, vet or pet store for recommendations on how to do it yourself.