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u/orangetangerine · 7 pointsr/samoyeds

While I don't disagree with the other comment, because yes, once your adult dog is older you can skip many months bathing and only need to brush once a week, there are many, many puppies who do not get groomed enough while young and don't ever get used to it. As a result, it ends up being an extremely stressful process for them and because they were not adjusted to it when they were young, this becomes a PROCESS to reverse later on. This is not just in the realm of grooming - there are so many dogs that are so freaked out that they express their anal glands when they go in for nail trims, dogs whose owners don't realize there are areas that mat easily so they have huge golf-ball sized mats behind their ears that need to be cut out, and dogs that are never acclimated to high velocity dryers so when their owner has to inevitably take them to a groomer because they had never chosen to acclimate their dog to basic grooming processes themselves, the dog freaks the hell out while they are there and that ends up being a hit to their wallet - only a groomer can groom them which becomes expensive, and tougher dogs usually command a higher price because of the time and effort needed to get them groomed.

For a young puppy, you have the best chance of making sure that none of this happens by frontloading the expectations with your little guy or gal and creating a consistent grooming routine. Even if you don't buy your own high velocity dryer, introduce them to the sensations early and often - vacuum cleaner acclimation for the noises, and some people use Shop Vacs or leaf blowers as they do a nice, adequate job on drying young puppy coat. My dog's breeder recommended bathing every week or so until the puppy was 4-6 months old, then dropping down to monthly until they're an adult - you can do this but really make sure you wash all the shampoo and conditioner out so you do not dry the skin. My puppy was tougher due to the fact we had to go to a crazy pet store to do a DIY wash, so we bathed him weekly to get him used to it until 8 months. Once the dog is an adult you can go months without bathing for sure.

When the dog is a puppy, it's important to comb down to the skin to remove mats and tangles a couple times a week. I did it every 2-3 days. This will be hard because it might be annoying or hurt a puppy, and once they realize they have teeth, they will not be afraid to use them, so it's really easy to put it off. Part of the reason it is annoying for a puppy is because as the puppy ages they have a mix of puppy and adult coat, which causes difficult tangles to extract sometimes, and detangling can be a painful process. I made this cheatsheet of spots to take special care with that mat easily especially during various coat transitions so if you focus on these more often you can prevent mats before they even start. Search YouTube for videos on how to groom and line comb dogs, there are tons that will help you with your technique. In general, as long as a dog isn't too tangled, I use a cheap but quality undercoat rake for the big spots a couple times a week to get the undercoat out and prevent matting, which allows me to spot-linecomb the problem areas. I also use a pin brush for the tail (the tines on this model are about 5mm too long than what Sammy people recommended me), although some people prefer to line comb the tail. Slicker brushes are also great for the topcoat, or if you are trying to get that super poofy blown out coat - slickering when the dog is 3/4ths dry from the skin up will get you that "straightening iron"-esque poofy marshmallow look and that's usually how it's done for shown dogs.

Don't forget to handle your puppy's paws and play with it's feet daily, trim nails once every 1-2 weeks, and open to their mouth to inspect their bite (to make sure that if something happens in the future, you or a vet can inspect their teeth without any issue). All of these tend to be very important things that help a lot when your puppy becomes an adult.

We were extra careful with our puppy because we were very lax with a lot of these things with our older dog, a small dog who used to readily accept nail trims, and now she thrashes and snaps so badly we cannot do it at home and have to take her to a groomer and force-feed her chicken nuggets while the groomer does her paws, and absolutely resents baths. We tried very hard to make sure our Samoyed didn't have to go through those levels of stress especially since he's way larger and we wouldn't be able to control him the same if we needed to. My dog is now almost 2, and he's so chill about bathing and grooming now that it's not even remotely a stressful process, even though he was absolutely NOT fun to groom during adolescence (this is a picture of him being dried after not being bathed for almost 2 months). Drying him is actually pretty fun and relaxing and even though honestly I skimp on combing and brushing quite a bit, when we end up doing it he will lay for me nicely and do okay because of all the work we put into him when he was young. :)

u/OzymandiasLP · 6 pointsr/samoyeds

Hi! Glad to hear you’ve been able to get a Sammy!!

As you’ve only had the dog for 3 days, this isn’t surprising at all!! It’s going to take weeks and even months of repetitive training to help your infant dog learn what you expect from them.

There’s a couple of different strategies for crate training and potty training your dog.

Your puppy is naturally a pack animal, and has just been separated from their pack, and so being alone at this stage can of course leave them upset. It’s going to be a slow process of acclimatising them to the crate, and spending time away from you.

Things that might help are making sure they’re exercised and played with well before giving them crate time. How often are they at home alone? Are you at home with them all day at the moment? How often did you get up to help them potty outside overnight? At this stage it’d be normal to expect to get up 1-2 times overnight to ensure they don’t have an accident.

Some helpful resources for you would be some of the Reddit threads in positive reinforcement based training, or some books or YouTube videos. As Sammy’s are so bright, they can be a handful initially, but do respond well to training, especially incentive based and positive reinforcement training, and a well trained Sammy is a friend for life!!

A useful book is Perfect Puppy in 7 Days Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to Start Your Puppy Off Right https://www.amazon.com/dp/0964151871/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CcnTAb1WQG7C4

You might find these YouTube videos useful: https://youtu.be/Y00iHQeTzdY
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91WyqCpBlSVqbu_CghxAH_WvnkiybG3O

And a broader explanation on positive reinforcement puppy training: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91WyqCpBlSWIn66BlXRN_gQy4hgHcqGv

u/dianthe · 1 pointr/samoyeds

I usually use Chris Christensen White on White and it does a good job of making my dogs look nice for the shows. I also heard really great things about 1st in Line, these products were actually developed by a Samoyed owner/breeder, so I want to try it after I'm done with my current gallon of White on White :P One of my friends accidentally stained her Samoyed's coat with pure Aloe Vera extract (stains it pink) and she tried so many different products to get it out and only 1st in Line did the trick.

For a cheaper, easier available alternative you can try Espree Classic Care Bright White, which is sold at Petco. I use it on my dogs when I just want to wash them in-between shows.

u/NormalGood · 0 pointsr/samoyeds

We've spent a lot on our Samoyed thus far, but the best ~$40 we spent was on the PetSafe Easy Walk Dog Harness.

Samoyeds are born to pull sleds and work, so we struggled with our puppy pulling a lot when we walked. After 5 months of pulling using a normal collar on walks, we tried out the Easy Walk harness and the pulling stopped instantaneously. For my wife who was having a bit of a hard time controlling the puppy as she got bigger, it's been a life saver. Overall, it's a lot nicer to walk when the dog isn't pulling.

With that said, the harness alone doesn't stop bad pulling behavior, it just makes it uncomfortable for them to do so. To actually fix the behavior will require training, but in the meantime, walks are much more enjoyable when the dog walks next to you.

u/MishkaMinor · 3 pointsr/samoyeds

I didn't realize my girl's first heat was coming until someone saw a spot of blood on the wood floor just as she walked by. We realized she had been cleaning herself, so it wasn't obvious that way, and she swelled a bit, but not half as much as the vet had indicated, so I just didn't realize. So just be aware that it might not be THAT obvious, even once it has started.

Keep her away from other dogs during walks. If you have her wear panties it can be a sign to other dog walkers to keep a wide berth.

You can feed her chlorophyll pills which I'm told by experienced Samoyed folks, masks the odor. Her poop will turn green, but that's not a problem. I forget the dosage amount--I'll try to look that up. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ZL5D7Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You can also spray her back end with classic Right Guard, in the spray can. That also masks the smell.

A lot of breeder contracts tell you not to spay them before 2 years of age. Different breeds grow at different rates and Sams need somewhere around 18 mos. to 2 years to mature fully and for their growth plates to close. If you spay before the growth plates close (the sex hormones regulate growth), their bone growth can finish up uneven. This can lead to more likelihood of hip dysplasia and joint/ligament issues. There are also risks of her getting a "spay coat." Spayed dogs tend to have a decrease in metabolism and an increase in appetite, and will often put on weight. Do a little research if you can, on the pros and cons, before making a decision.

Addition: I gave my girl one chlorophyll capsule in the morning and one in the evening, with some spray cheese.

u/Hashtaglibertarian · 18 pointsr/samoyeds

We have a cat that likes to do this too sometimes. Also a toddler.

You can buy cover knobs to make it so they can’t get bumped to “on” position to avoid this devastating scenario in the future.

Safety 1st Child Proof Clear View Stove Knob Covers (Set of 5) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00068O22S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FS9OBbQ4TYADA

Your cloud is the best cloud - what a good boy!

u/wooly_bully · 2 pointsr/samoyeds

Great post.

I'd like to add-One of my absolute most essential tools for my sam - a rake, specifically one with very wide teeth. This is the one I've got: Coastal Pet - Safari Long Tooth Undercoat Dog Rake

Once they start to blow their coat, it's absolutely essential (helps gently pull all of the loose fur off). I had a smaller one for when he was a pup and it worked great!

u/tayway2 · 1 pointr/samoyeds

It's usually caused by bacteria and yeast, which also cause tear staining on smaller dogs. You can use various tear staining products to mitigate the issue. Eye Envy works fairly well. Also, you can use a shampoo like this one.

These may take some time to work, but they'll improve the appearance over time :)

u/Canis_lupus · 3 pointsr/samoyeds

I bought this pump on Amazon for my setup. Adding a hose shut-off valve allows me to adjust the flow of water.

Running full blast this will produce about the same about of water pressure as a garden hose on full blast, so it's really effective!

It paid for itself after the first use as grooming in my area is $80USD without the tip (and you should always tip your groomer if they do a good job).

u/etkid2013 · 2 pointsr/samoyeds

I and using a rake brush similar to this (I think mine has shorter spikes)brush Right now I’m just doing one or two passes when he falls asleep, sometimes I can get more depending on how hard he sleeps. I got him about a month ago. I This is good information thank you

u/saylibenadikar · 1 pointr/samoyeds

There will be some staining to the fur during this time. You can do a thorough grooming/cleaning job after the heat is completely over.

While she is in heat, you can use a gentle shampoo to topically wash that area every couple of days as was suggested, or I use gentle pet wipes with no harsh irritants or chemicals like these. These are moist enough that you can clean small areas of fur by rubbing the fur between index finger and thumb with the wipe. I like to do this every day not so much because I'm concerned about the staining, but because it forces me to check the smell and consistency of the discharge to make sure all is normal.

u/contrarian_barbarian · 3 pointsr/samoyeds

Sapphire is talkative enough for any two other dogs. We frequently have entire conversations where neither understands the other - I talk to her, she spends a few seconds barking and WoooOOOoooing back, and we can go back and forth like that for 20 minutes. She's also quite insistent about getting back in when I leave her outside too long, and "greeting" the pizza or UPS person. This is my door mat, and it is quite appropriate: http://www.amazon.com/High-Cotton-Doormat-Whom-Barks/dp/B0018AIQ8Y

Samoyeds are well known for being very smart, but just as stubborn. When training, the know exactly what you're asking them to do... but they have to be feeling it to bother obeying :)

An excellent example of sammie being stubborn behavior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F4H9GlUFaE

u/purebatttlesword · 3 pointsr/samoyeds

We got them on Amazon! Here is the link: Grey Gates

They worked really well for the first month but she's figured them out, so we got these instead, they are impossible to escape. Here is the link: White Gates

u/goramfed · 1 pointr/samoyeds

Try Fromm That is what the animal shelter used on new dogs because of its track record for being easy to digest. Most dogs can switch in one meal and have normal stool immediately.

I use the green bag adult Fromm for my 2.5 year old. He's been on fromm for 10 months now, not gotten bored or anything.

u/stephbethmaz · 1 pointr/samoyeds

in addition, this is great for walks when it's warm out, i bring it on summer hikes all the time or just walks around the neighborhood in the summer: amazon.com/Gulpy-Water-Dispenser-20-Ounce-Colors/dp/B000TG7YRM/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=gulpy&qid=1565902675&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-3

u/iNeedAValidUserName · 3 pointsr/samoyeds

Furminator is not a good choice for sammies...they are designed rip/cut out undercoat, which shouldn't be done to a sammy.

We use something like this for an undercoat rake provided to us when we picked up our dog.

u/ohnoitscindy · 1 pointr/samoyeds

We use this but I think for puppies, you should use shampoo specific for them. We used Earthbath’s puppy shampoo when Keanu was a baby.

u/thadude3 · 1 pointr/samoyeds

$59 usd , all depends i guess
Our sammy was really expensive so compared to that jts cheap. But to each their own.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EHX2BH0/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile