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I figured since I've never taken my dog to a groomer I may be able to help with this. I'm not a professional groomer at all and the equipment is expensive but I figured that if it's going to cost me $80+ every time I take her to the groomer then the expensive equipment pays for itself in no time. The thing is, it does take forever and I personally recommend having a second person to help you only because I've never done it alone and can't imagine how long it would take if I did. The other thing too is that it will depend on your pup. Have you spent time getting them used to being handled or learning to basically hold still while you groom them? I knew this would be important for me and my pup was exposed to blow dryers, scissors, and the electric razor regularly from the moment I got her at 8 weeks. I have regularly trimmed her nails since she was a pup too so she is very used to being handled. I also taught her that if I'm working on her fur (when she was a young pup I would use a comb and brush regularly for this) she is to hold still. I didn't give her her first real hair cut until she was 8 months but she was already used to the strange sounds and holding still by that point. Before the 8 month mark I did trim her paws and around her eyes though.

If your pup isn't patient with you, its going to be a challenge and may not be worth it. Mine holds still for everything and it still takes my husband and I about 3 hours to get the job done. That said, here is my process.

The first time we groomed her it was awful and it took us almost 6 hours start to finish. This was because her fur had a lot of mats. If you can't get a regular comb through the fur then you aren't going to get the trimmers through either. So taking them to the groomer first is probably a good idea to stick with because they will handle the mats and such for you that first time. After that, you need to keep up with the grooming regularly (mine is groomed every 6 weeks) in order to make the process easier for yourself because the mats won't come back if the fur is trimmed regularly so it won't be an issue. The other issue we had the first time was that we tried to use these and they really didn't work out. They would snag in her fur, they also seemed to kinda push her fur down and out of the way so that it wouldn't get cut. It was just a huge waste of time trying to use them and now we just use this blade directly and it works perfectly.

So basically this is our process. We use a regular folding table because you do not want to do this on the floor. We did it on the floor the first time and it was awful on our backs so you want to be standing. One of us is always holding her so that she will not fall off of the table and we take turns trimming her fur going along with the grain. Be sure to check the trimmers temperature regularly because they can get hot. When they get hot, set them down and use the down time to trim the paws, face, tail, or ears with scissors or comb out any mats that may be in the way (we no longer have a problem with mats since she is groomed regularly). Once the blade is cool again continue trimming the entire body, taking breaks to cool down as needed and repeat the scissor trim every time the clipper needs to cool. We trim everything with the electric clippers except for around the eyes, ears, snout, tail, paw pads, and around the paws. Those extra areas are scissors only for us but you can do whatever you like. After her entire body is trimmed we switch to the shorter blade and trim her sanitary areas. We like the poo area to be extra short in order to avoid the dingleberries. You can also use the short blade to help with trimming around the paw pads. Finally, after everything is cut she gets a bath and blow dry.

It really is a lot of work but we both think that the 2-3 hours we spend doing it is worth it over the cost of a groomer. But it's definitely not for everyone and I also think it depends on the dog. If the dog won't cooperate it's going to make it that much more time consuming and difficult. Here is a list of all of the grooming tools I use:

• Andis Detachable Blade Clipper - For all of the trimming that doesn't use scissors.
  
• 3 3/4 Blade - For most of the body, switch to the short blade that comes with the clippers for the sanitary regions and around paw pads.
  
• Scissors - I use these for everything that needs to be trimmed with scissors. I like that they have the ball tip making them less pokey.
  
• Thinning Shears - Not required but they do help make her snout and tail less choppy looking after they've been cut with regular scissors.
  
• De-matting Comb - This has been a must for me! It is great at getting out those mats.
  
• Comb - I recommend having a regular comb. If this comb can't get through then your clippers won't either.
  
• Blow Dryer - I don't know if it's absolutely required to blow dry after baths but I do and I recommend getting a powerful one.
  
• Shower Hose - Not required but I use this for her in my shower and it has made bath time much easier.
  
  I think that covers everything, I may be forgetting something but that's all I've got for now. If you do decide to do it just make sure you have a decent time block for it since it may take a while. Good luck!
  
  Also, here are some pictures of my pup right after being groomed with the clipper size I've mentioned above.

As a cardigan owner, I can provide some advice.

1. Get a set of shedding gloves. They work wonderfully the couple times a year the coat blows. These are the ones I use https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CSY4H7J
   
   
2. Barking isn't too bad as long as you get a handle on it. Mine would bark but a "shhhhh" each time I didn't instigate the bark put an end to it in a few months. Same thing with nipping.
   
   
3. I don't do the daily brushing, but I do wash him every other week. This gets the water through his coats and on his skin. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y3QSGWP
   
   
4. Crate train him. Get a large crate and it isn't bad because corgis can stand up in them.
   
   
5. Socialize him early. Get him everywhere and let him meet everyone. Young, old, with glasses, every color & size. Hardware stores are great because you can put him in a cart and walk around. Everyone loves corgis.
   
   
6. Hand feed him for a couple of months. I did this and he is a pleasure around food. I can pick his bowl up and put it down and he patiently waits.
   
   
7. This is up to you, but I give my monkey no people food. He gets lots of fruits and vegetables but so people food so he doesn't beg. His main treats are apples and carrots.
   
   
8. In my contract, I had to carry him up and down the steps until he was six months old to protect his back. Little bugger was getting heavy near the end.
   
   
9. Being home all the time is a huge bonus. They love being around people.
   
   
10. Nylon toys. Mine is a chewer so the stuffed toys last about 10 minutes.
    
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    Corgis are a blast. I think you'll find a great dog. Keep us posted.

So we actually got one of the blower/dryers on amazon that isn’t too bad for the price. We just used it a few days ago on both pups and my girl did surprisingly well with it considering it was our first time. That being said, we did stop when she started getting stressed but she seemed to like it on her chest, which became super fluffy. The only negative was the heat took forever to warm up but I guess that’s fine as she probably wouldn’t enjoy hot air on her. Should also mention she’s not as fluffy as yours but she is long haired. As for getting the rest of her dried, we just let the fans blow on her from a distance as well as pat down with a towel anywhere that was still wet. Hoping she’ll be more comfortable with the dryer soon.

As for baths, it’s usually a two person job for both of ours. We did start using peanut butter or kong fillers as a reward for them and a distraction. This has worked better with our guy who’s 8 months while our girl seems to prefer to get it done quickly and being told she’s a good girl with some kisses.

Brushing is definitely easier when they are dry or almost dry. With my girl, it’s like brushing her fur wet is like brushing a barbies hair wet: tedious and annoying and she doesn’t like it. We use both the undercoat rake and just a regular ol’ brush for her.

Dryer
That is the dryer we’ve bought and it’s worked for us so far. Oh we’ve also had to plug it to a surge protector and not directly to the wall outlet because otherwise it made a almost squealing noise when the nozzle was near the dryer. Other than that, it works fine.

Hey! I'll gladly share what I use:

• This is the grooming table, it makes brushing and drying them a lot easier.
  
  
• This is the dryer I use, but you don't need something as powerful, there are plenty of cheaper alternatives, I just like that one because it does the job quickly. Here is a cheaper dryer that some of my Sammy owner friends also use.
  
  
• Comb
  
  
• Pin Brush
  
  I can't find the brands of some of the other brushes I use as I bought them at dog shows but here are some alternatives:
  
  
• Slicker brush
  
  
• Rake
  
  
  For shampoo you don't really need to spend money on show quality whitening shampoo, I only use it for show bathing, for a regular bath I use this shampoo, it is sold at Petco.
  
  
• Conditioning/Detangling spray that you can use during the weekly brush to get the tangles and matts out easier and to moisturize the coat.
  
  So these are the basics :) For the regular weekly brush what I usually do is spray the detangling spray all over the coat, paying particular attention to the more matted areas (behind the ears, on the thighs etc.) then I start gently brushing the dog with the Rake, this will get the largest tangles out. Then I line comb using the Comb, line combing means you comb the coat in small sections (lines), here is a good video that shows how to line comb. Then I use the Slicker Brush on their legs, brushing them against the grain. To finish off I brush the tail with the Pin Brush and lightly go over the rest of the coat with it as well, brushing against the grain around the neck. Never use anything but the pin brush on the tail because it is the gentlest brush you have so it won't break the hair on the tail which regrows very slowly if you damage it.
  
  I know it sounds complicated but it really doesn't take a long time, takes me about 20 mins per dog once a week and their coats look great :) Bathing is a whole other story but you don't need to bathe a Samoyed very often at all.
  
  
  

Do you have a good dryer? It may depend on the dog but a lhasa/cocker mix sounds like it would have pretty dense hair...you're gonna want to make sure you have a dryer powerful enough to dry through to the skin, and efficient enough to not make the hair all frizzy. Human hair-dryers aren't often strong enough, but you can get pretty decent velocity dryers on amazon. I have this one and it's really good for my Golden, who has very thick fur. It's small enough to work in a bathroom, and it's not even horribly loud.

I'm a professional dog groomer and this is what I do on clients' dogs and my own:

1. Wash with a good moisturizing dog shampoo twice. What I mean is really saturate your dog with shampoo and scrub very well down to the skin, rinse, and then do it over again. This alone will get a lot of the undercoat out to start with.
   
   
   
2. Use a good conditioner or something like Mineral Mud Bath, saturate and massage it in almost as if you were washing them with shampoo, and ideally let it soak for 5 minutes or so. During this time, massage the skin with the pads of your fingers or use an undercoat rake such as this one. Rinse very well, past the point that you think you got all of the conditioner out.
   
   
   
3. Blowdry completely with a high velocity grooming dryer with the point nozzle attached. It's very important to not leave the coat damp at all and to make sure you're drying in a way that you're getting down to the skin and blasting the hair out instead of packing it in.
   
   
   
4. Once they're dry, don't limit yourself to one particular deshedding tool! I see a lot of people either love or hate the Furminator. I use the Furminator, myself but it shouldn't be the only thing you use, and definitely don't overdo it. Personally, I get the ball rolling with the Furminator and then switch over to the undercoat rake, and then finish it off with a silicone curry brush. (I also really like this one with the handle)
   This overall combo of steps works far better than any one method alone.
   
   
   Hope this helps!
   
   
   Also, disclaimer: I'm not sponsored by any of these brands, lol. All links posted are just examples of tools you can use/specific things that work well for me.

I use:

• a low price velocity drier (well, it was cheaper when I bought it) that I use with heat after a bath, but also with no heat to blow out her fur during shedding months.
  
• a massaging, rubber brush like a Zoom Groom for in the bath which helps release a lot of the undercoat.
  
• a metal comb and large slicker brush. I have a furminator that I tried for a bit but I honestly think the slicker/comb works better for my GSD mix's coat.
  
• microfiber washcloth mitts that I get a little damp and then give her a rubdown with sometimes. The loose fur clings to the damp fabric and it helps if she's feeling like a dust bunny but I don't have time to brush her out.
  
• a really good vaccuum haha.
  
  My dog is similar to yours, she would be too anxious at a groomer for it to go well and not be traumatic, so we do everything at home. There are also deshedding shampoos out there but I haven't tried any yet.

Since orange didn't cover your budget concerns.

So far we have had our Sam for roughly 2 months. Excluding the initial purchase cost, and expenses to travel to pick him up, I've tallied our expenses specifically for him.
In the 2 months so far we have spent:
~$500 on training classes
~+$65/month on rent
~+15/wk for DIY baths (pet food express)
~$29 on Tag + Collar
$220 for standard shots
~$100 on non/standard shots and unexpected vet costs*
~$180 for a half decent vaccum
~$ 65 pet food
~$150 for a pet bath
~?? Dremel orange bought this.

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Total: ~$1494

Costs associated with him but not easy to measure:
Additional hours running AC/Fans to keep him cool while we are at work away.

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Things we already had/got free:**

• Leashes
  
• Crate(s)
  
• Toys
  
• Treats
  
• food Bowls
  
• chews
  
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  Things we still expect to/have to buy worth mentioning:
  ~$425 High Powered Blow Dryer - absolute necessity if we want to bathe at home, using a hand dryer already takes 2+ hours to dry him and he's not even 1/2 his full size yet.
  
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  Again, this also does not include the cost of the dog himself, or the costs of going to get him - I can tally those up too if you're interested but unless you go with the same breeder and a lot of circumstances land you in a similar situation it's basically worthless.
  
  There are some other items we bought but I won't include them as I don't see it as necessary items so much as quality of life for him/us, like elevated pet beds, and various training tools (clickers, paw targets, wobble boards, etc.). We also spend more than necessary on training classes - he is essentially in 3 redundant classes...and I actually think my numbers are low, again orange pays for these.
  
  Additionally, we have been very lucky so far. As of today, the puppy has not destroyed anything we already had...seriously if you have a nice couch, chairs, shoes, anything of that sort in your house just expect that you may have to replace it. Obviously this, and unexpected vet bills, can be mitigated a lot by serious dilligence, but given it's your first dog I do expect there will be some learning pains of things getting destroyed...especially in cold/wet winter months (at least you live in cali).
  
  
  For first year I'd plan on at least 500-1k in vet bills, and at least ~150/bi-monthly for training. You can get away with less for training, but it'll do you and the dog a world of good to keep him consistently in training at least for a few months. Plan for another 2-500 just to get the tools you need, crate(s), leashes, harnesses. Plan on spending easily at least $100 a month on food/preventatives/'pet rent' as he gets a bigger.
  
  Vet bills are REALLY REALLY REALLY hard to estimate. Getting a well breed pup can reduce this a lot, but there's still going to be lifestyle aspects. Puppy getting into the trash and getting chicken bones can set you back 1500$ if you need surgery for example. For standard exams and boosters, I'd plan probably 2-400 annually and have some way to drop a few thousand in an emergency situation. Even if you have pet insurance you typically have to have the money up front and then get reimbursed, Care Credit may be a good option for this.
  
  *hard to give solid numbers on this - since some of it got mixed in with other dogs vet bills...especially since our puppy gave our dog something.
  
  **Our apartment only has a shower - not suitable for bathing a Sammy...and eventually we plan to do baths at home instead of going to a place to do it.
  

Two is perfect. Going from one corgi to two wasn't really that bad. Three is too many and a big difference from two. I have friends that own 5+ though and I have no idea how they do it. I won't be getting a fourth corgi that's for sure!

You can guarantee a very spirited greeting each and every time you walk through the front door whether you're gone 5 minutes or 5 hours and they all love to help wake you up in the morning. They do get jealous of each other sometimes and it makes things interesting having two corgis that food guard.

Oh and for bathing more than one dog - invest in a Booster Bath. I furminate and bathe all my corgis in it now - saves my back and keeps them safe. Also I don't have to worry about the hair being inside the house.

Still, wouldn't trade it for anything.

The cost of buying everything you need to groom safely at home is probably more than whatever it costs to have him groomed and also there is the probability of a vet visit due to injury. Also grooming your own dog for the first time with no training takes a long time! When I first came out of groomer training it took me 4 hours to groom just one small dog.

Also be prepared for it to look like hot garbage the first couple of times! Safety and comfort of the dog trumps all else. If you are taking a long time and the dog gets irritated with you, come back to it tomorrow.

You can get a pretty decent grooming table off Amazon for cheap, I also have a toy poodle and bought this small grooming table for like $63. A table with a tether is important to keep the dog still and prevent them from licking your equipment, wiggly and kissy dogs are like 85% of the injuries I've seen.

I would recommend using a set of Wahl steel animal guard combs over a #10 blade on a set of wahl or andis clippers. You can probably find a used pair cheap on ebay. Andis AGC 2 speed is good but not too expensive. You might be able to find some used guard combs too.

A short cut like 1/4" or so will be the most manageable. You can use a slightly longer comb on the head for a cuter look. Use the #10 with no comb for paw pads and face. I would actually recommend taking him to a groomer for just his face since that's the most dangerous part.

I would urge you to stay away from using any scissors on the dog since it is way easier to cut them with scissors. Clippers are safer as long as you are gentle and use a light touch. Also if your dog has back dew claws be very careful around them! they are VERY easy to cut off accidentally.

ok, here you go:

• Metal Comb
  
• Pin Brush
  
• Detangler
  
• Clippers - I use these but Wahl is also really good
  
• Different Blades - if you get the Andis Clipper
  
• Metal comb attachments - get these and not the cheap plastic ones
  
• Grooming Table - This is optional but if you have a wiggly pup like I do, they're helpful. If you get this you should also get these
  
• Dremel for nails
  
  Now keep in mind that I plan on doing 95% of the grooming for the rest of my pups life. Since he's a standard poodle, a full groom would cost me anywhere from $75 to $120 (every 4 to 6 weeks) due to his size. So, for me, investing in all of the above will save me a lot of money in the long run.
  
  *Edit - If you go this route and get your own clippers - make sure you get some blade cleaner/oil, I use this

You're welcome! And the shedding is definitely going to be a part of your life with a corgi. That said, and this is very subjective, but I think it's both manageable and worth it! You also kind of get used to it, haha.

If you keep up with vacuuming and brushing, it will go a long way in keeping the fur in check. Also, look into adding fish oil and/or coconut oil to his meals. They're both great supplements to include and can improve a dog's skin and coat. Another tool that we use to help control shedding is a high-velocity blow dryer (example). It's basically a hair dryer on crack. We use it after baths to dry him off quickly and because it's so powerful, it blows loose fur right out.

Anyone else tried this product "hack"?

At 0.5x2.7ft for each side, this thing made my washes soo much quicker!
I'm not sure what the polyester/polymide % are, but I was done washing each side in seconds. Seemed great for a maintenance wash... Not sure if you'd really save more time on a full wash, but I've gotta imagine you would...

Current price seems too be just ~$13 - I think I'm going to get a couple more...or maybe cut and re-sew my mits into something like this...


Soft Chenille Dog Towel - Ultra Absorbent Microfiber Chenille Fast Drying Pet Bath Dry Towel with Hand Pockets, Strong Absorption, Durable, Prevent Mud Dirt by feierna https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MDJQKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NBHTAbNGCQQ3R

You can buy some pet wipes - you can probably find some at a pet store or maybe in the pet aisle of a grocery store. They're like baby wipes, but designed for pets. I use Petkin brand myself, but I get mine on Amazon.


If you're going to keep your kitty and want to give her regular baths, then I recommend a shower attachment like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Rinse-Ace-Sprayer-Connect-Showerhead/dp/B00272AB76/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495497551&sr=8-2


I have something very similar to that and I bathe my two cats (19 years old and 1 year old) every other week with pet shampoo. Don't use baby shampoo - just because it's safe for humans doesn't mean the chemicals in it aren't harmful to cats.

A lot. And around once or twice a year they'll shed more fur than you'd think was possible for a dog that size.

Of course, if you get in the habit of giving them a good brushing twice a week that helps TONS. During heavy shedding it's really helpful to pay a groomer to bathe them and blow out the loose fur.

If you have a yard, and don't mine bathing (loosens up the shedding fur, and you get a nice clean doggie) and spending a half hour using a high speed blower it's not hard to do yourself. Fur will end up EVERYWHERE though...kinda nice to pay a groomer just so they have to deal with the cleanup.

Edit: Here's a youtube video showing how one of those dryers blows the loose fur off - you can see why it's nicest to do that outside.

Heres the dryer I have: Go Pet Club Pet Grooming Hair Dryer for Dogs and Cats https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DX24SD2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3-v1Cb01YTWCW

Thanks for all the links!! These will be super helpful on our next brushing. ❤

I purchased a high velocity dryer when I brought my Belgian Tervuren home. It's hands down one of the best ways to get his extra coat out. Brushing with the right combs works, but it's more labor intensive and time consuming. Plus you get the added bonus of an extra fluffy pup after a bath! It make take a few tries to get them use to the noise and feeling of the dryer, so take it slow and use lots of positive reinforcement.

I have this one. It's not exactly top of the line, but it's a pretty good value for the price. I got it last summer, and It's worked well for my GSDs.

If my house had a floor plan conducive to installing one of these right by the back door, that’d be great. Also, money and all that.

All of my doors are located on the end of the house that has the living room/kitchen. I really wish that we had a bathroom close to an entrance/exit. Currently, I have to walk my filthy dog through the living area to get her into the bathroom. At least there’s hardwood now, but it’d be preferable if I could just corral her right into the bathroom.

Also, I wish we had an enclosed shower stall instead of the bathtub/shower combo that we currently have going on. My dog likes to jump out of the tub while she is still covered in soap and/or soaking wet. It’s made a colossal mess quite a few times. The other bathroom has a stall, but it’s so small it definitely would not fit a person, dog and grooming supplies.

Can you tell that I’ve given this a lot of thought? Some day when I build my dream house from the ground up, I swear to god 90% of my “wants” will be dog-related.

I had my 2 yorkies groomed last week, one of them was not complete when we got back to pick them up, I watched in amazement at how well she behaved. Sitting still, not acting up etc and realized that it's because she's on a grooming table. I had tried to groom them in past and trying to hold them with 1 arm, brush with the other , giving them decoy brushes so they wouldn't try and play with what I was using to brush them. So off to Amazon for this I had been told by a friend who shows in both obedience and conformation that a table would make things so much easier. And it has.

I'm a top.
But my ex got a bidet/hose thing that attaches to my toilet. I use it all the time post poop. It saves a lot of toilet paper. Plus, never had a problem with him being 'dirty'.

I highly recommend. It was like $30 on Amazon.
[This thing. It's also for babies. ](http://www.Cloth.com/ Diaper Toilet Sprayer Kit High Powered Hand Held Bidet Shattaf Brass Chrom Stainless Steel Hose T-Valve (7/8*) By "Baby-Touch" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HPMUBVI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NFyAzbQSBFYTY)

This is the dryer I have (except mine is purple to match my grooming arm and tools)

I would say it's extremely comparable to the one I use at work (which is this one and a little pricier). It definitely doesn't have as much blast as the one I use at work but it only takes maybe ten minutes longer to dry my cockers than usual.

I don't use the rake on wet hair, personally, but you can. I don't think it would be very effective (and you shouldn't use a Furminator brush on damp hair, the company advises against anything except dry brushing).

Coat Kings and their knock offs can be used on wet hair effectively though.

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It's absolutely normal. They are wet, colder than normal and, from their perspective, thrilled to have survived a near death experience.

This video tells it from the dog's POV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPfZ78m3xZo ;-)

Since this is normal behavior after a bath (I like to refer to it as PBSD or Post Bath Stress Disorder), you will have to accept that she has to do it. The sooner she's dry, the shorter her PBSD.

To dry quickly, you can use a high velocity hair dryer.

One alternative is to get a drying coat like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MEYNTIA/ref=twister_B00MEYNTJO?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I have one and am really pleased with it. When I can't blow one of my collies dry, it helps greatly in getting a lot of the moisture out the coat. Here's 3.5 month old Alfie after a bath: http://imgur.com/a/IFSxh The coat is a little big on him but blue is certainly his color.

This one is the same brand as mine and looks very similar. Mine is about 5 years old so I don't think they sell the same model anymore. Here's a good video that shows how much hair you can get off with just the dryer. The dog in the video is an American Eskimo, but they have almost identical coats! Hope that helps!

Edit- Start the video around the 30 second mark.

If there's a place that does DIY doggy baths near you, use that. A proper dog tub is elevated off the floor, so it's easier for you to bathe them. Plus, they'll have attachments for you to tether your dog so they stay in the tub and don't fight as hard.

Both of my dogs aren't huge fans of baths, but when I bathe them in a professional setting (as opposed to the human tub at home) they're much calmer.

If bathing at home is your only option, try buying a suction cup tether. Something along these lines might help:

Rinse Ace Pet Bathing Tether Straps, 2 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002IJR9U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zu9kDbFR35N3B

There is a company, Kurgo Muddog Shower Head, that manufactures a "shower head" that fits on the threads of a standard water bottle. You can do a pretty effective "spit bath" with about a pint of water and a wash cloth.

https://www.amazon.com/Kurgo-Shower-Outdoor-Bathing-Travel/dp/B00TUA98JA/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=kurgo+mud+dog+shower&qid=1555390288&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-2

Soda bottle cap threads are the same as garden hose "female" threads. You could create a usable shower using a short piece of plastic garden hose and a laundry sprinkle head.

https://www.broogly.com/project/soda-bottle-shower

Undercoat rakes are good. I also use a shedding blade and a zoomgroom.

The most effective tool I have for my GSD (not long haired) is a high velocity blower.

Owner of a naughty shih poo and dog groomer here. I basically went to grooming school because I was sick of paying for his monthly grooms! I'd definitely recommend a small table and grooming arm, a small dryer, a pair of adjustable clippers (you can use these to trim pads and do sanitary cuts as well as regular clipping), and either a set of clipper combs or just the lengths you like. I'd also recommend a pair of straight shears and thinning shears. I use Aussie Dog shears at work because they are inexpensive ($99 for 3 pairs) and have a good weight to them but any petedge shears would probably be fine for the light trimming you'd be doing.

I groom my dog once a month usually. I bathe, dry, brush and comb him. I dremel his nails, pluck his ears, give him a sanitary trim and shave his pads. I usually use a 1/2in clipper comb on him just to keep him tidy (he really hates being brushed so I try to keep that to a minimum. I then round his feet and use my thinning shears on the corners of his eyes. I usually give him a little schnauzer head for simplicity (#10 blade on the top of his head and ears, little eyebrows and just trim the beard) but I have given him a shaved poodle face in the past.

https://www.amazon.com/Go-Pet-Club-Grooming-Dryer/dp/B00DX24SD2/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1539649895&sr=8-7&keywords=forced+air+dryer+for+dogs&dpID=41zGI0ztYKL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch. This is it, it has speed and temp options! it's better than the one we had at my old grooming salon.

I use a pair of glove dogs and it seems to really help.

I use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WLQPJ58/


He isn't real fond of the noise but it isn't too loud and he tolerates it. The blower works really well at loosening up the deep fur and blowing it away.

Anyone use a glove deodorizer?

http://www.amazon.com/Revgear-51104-Glove-Dog-Deodorizer/dp/B005VY3T6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397403737&sr=8-1&keywords=boxing+glove+deodorizer

I know newspaper should work well stuffed inside too.

As for wiping down the outside of gear, baby wipes?

You can really do these forever:

• Don't fill the tub with water, just let the water run down the drain so he doesn't feel like he's going to get "trapped" in water
  
  
• Put a bath/anti-slip mat so he doesn't lose footing
  
  
• Use a cup/small jug to pour water on him. If he's scared of the bathtub faucet's noise, use the sink's faucet instead.
  
  
• Get these tub tethers. It prevents them from jumping around so your hands are free. My pup faces the back of the shower so his head isn't by the noisy water running. If you have another person, have the other person in the tub with them feeding them treats: http://www.amazon.com/Rinse-Ace-4058-Bathing-Tethers/dp/B0002IJR9U
  
  
• Use baby warm water. Test it with your elbow, the water shouldn't be hot like how human's shower. That's too hot for dogs.

We have this installed something like this our guest bathroom. You can detach the hose so it doesn't have to be out all the time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00272AB76/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481036271&sr=8-1&keywords=dog+bath+hose&pi=SY200_QL40

There are different hose attachments for dogs.

[Pet Wand] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4LM3SV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PyLPBbKRD76AV)

Booster Bath

Spray glove

I use my glove dogs. They absorb the moisture and keep them from smelling.

Revgear Glove Dog Deodorizer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005VY3T6M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_0m-NwbJH4JBWQ

In addition to the things already mentioned, I have one of these on a large water bottle and rinse off before toweling off when needed (especially paws).

Try this bud... Aquapaw Pet Bathing Tool | Pet Shower Sprayer & Scrubber in-One, Shower Bath Tub & Outdoor Garden Hose Compatible, Dog Cat Horse Grooming https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3QSGWP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h50qDbNVRG309

You could try blowing some of the dust out of the coat with a velocity dryer, and then bathing every second or third week

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AquaPaw Dog washer glove

Try hockey/sports deodorizer sprays and moisture absorbers (bamboo charcoal, cedar chip, desiccant)

What gloves is this happening to? And how are you causing it?

I've had a few pairs of gloves that gotten so wet from sweat on stupid hots days they are damp to the touch when I get home. Ridden some through storms... and never had a funk like you describe.

Are you taking steps to dry them out after you're done for the day? Or just wadding them up in a bin?

Add on - try some Glove Dogs? made for boxing glove but might suit
http://www.amazon.com/Revgear-51104-Glove-Dog-Deodorizer/dp/B005VY3T6M

I wipe down the inside with disinfectant after every session. I then stuff these things inside of them until the next session. Preventative maintenance is the only way to go. People will say there's various tricks, but once the stink is in the gloves you're not going to get it out.

I use an undercoat rake and this for my Husky and my German Shepherd. I was worried about how they would handle the groomer and didn't want to risk anyone getting bit out of stress or fear. Best investment. I use it on their dry fur to blow out all their lose undercoat and it dries them in 10-15 after bath time.

I got mine on Amazon , it’s basically a pressure dryer you can set to high or low & hot or cold, so you could use it for your pup post-bath or on dry fur. It won’t hurt them at all, I test it on myself prior to use. It works wonders! Downside, it is quite loud and the motor itself gets pretty hot so I do it in 5 minute intervals.