is a bath worth it if it rains tomorrow?
Yes. And once you understand why, you'll never question it again.
This is one of the most common questions we hear at Wag — usually delivered with a slightly guilty look, as if the owner already knows the answer isn't quite what they're hoping for. Rain tomorrow is not a reason to skip a bath. Here's the science behind it.
should i shave my double-coated dog in summer?
The short answer is no — and here's why it actually makes things worse.
What is a double coat?
Double-coated breeds — including Siberian Huskies, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and many others — have two distinct coat layers that work as an integrated system.
how often should i take my curly or wavy-coated dog to the groomer?
The honest answer is: it depends. But there's a clear logic to it — and once you understand it, you can work out the right rhythm for your specific dog.
This guide is written for owners of curly and wavy-coated breeds — Poodles, Portuguese Water Dogs, Lagotto Romagnolos, Bichons, and similar. If your dog has a straight or double coat, the intervals will be different.
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