Your pup is your pride and joy, and the one animal companion in your life who you can call a genuine friend. But look around you. The hot Australian summer is challenging for us, humans, and it’s not like we are too hairy to begin with. Your fluffy companion, on the other hand? Summer time, and the almost impossible temperatures of Aussie heat waves transform their thermal comfort into a nightmare.

We live in a country in which around 73% of the population owns a pet. But their adaptation to the hot and unpredictable Aussie climate is a challenge. Many popular Aussie dog breeds have double coats that shed substantially during spring. That’s usually a good thing, as we all know how big the temperature differences between seasons can be in our country. But without regular brushing and grooming, your pup could develop mats or start trapping excess heat once the climate starts to warm up.

Grooming Is Essential for Your Pup’s Development

Properly grooming your pup is a matter of health and safety. Let’s face it, we are not exactly living in one of the most pet-friendly environments when it comes to the number of domestic parasites. Ixodes holocyclus is, for example, one of Australia’s 75 species of ticks, and it’s medically relevant because it can inject neurotoxins into hosts, which can cause paralysis.

Do you want to keep your pet healthy, climatically comfortable and free of parasites that can impact his well-being? Then, you will need to keep his coat short and tidy. But a proper grooming session can cost upwards of $130, so if you want to save money, a good recommendation would be to hit up your favourite online pet store and purchase dog clippers.

Routine grooming can provide you with an opportunity to examine skin infections, detect parasites, or spot lumps before they turn problematic, and it’s the only way to prevent painful fur tangles and keep your dog comfortable both in the summertime as well as in the winter. Yes, booking an appointment with your local dog grooming specialist makes a lot of sense if you are the owner of a dog with minimal grooming needs. But if you own a Husky, or a Border Collie? The costs can quickly rise up.

What Are the Financial and Practical Benefits of Dog Clippers?

1)                Reduced Monetary Investments

Professional grooming sessions are not exactly cheap. My friend for instance, spends around $100 every two months on the professional services of a dog groomer, as he’s the owner of a Newfoundland, and he doesn’t really have the patience or confidence necessary to handle his dog’s grooming needs on his own. But personally, I think he’s making a mistake.

In the end, $600 per year spent only on dog grooming is a lot of money no matter how he tries to cut it. With only a fraction of the money spent on these sessions per year, he could purchase some premium-quality dog clippers that will probably last him for years on end. Professional pet clippers are financially advantageous, can extend the time between salon visits, and can be utilised for more than one pet.

My mom, for instance, is the owner of three cats. Sure, they are not exactly the prime example of Pedigree, but they still require grooming from time to time. She handles this herself, and realistically speaking, how much does she save per year? $1,000? More than that? It’s a lot of money, and the sums she saves up she typically invests in other expenses related to the pet-ownership process. So, it’s a win-win.

2)                It’s More Convenient

Even I was converted to the wonders of professional dog clippers. Why would I spend hundreds or thousands every year on expensive grooming sessions, when realistically, I can do just as good a job myself? Plus, even if money is no concern, I never really liked having to plan my whole day according to the schedule of dog groomers, who realistically were never that close to my house location, so I had to drive to them instead.

Since I purchased my clippers and started grooming my dog myself, I find him to be more relaxed and less prone to aggression. Beforehand, we had to restrain him, as he was never comfortable with the sound of clippers. But now, he’s calm. I think he is more comfortable now, since he trusts me, and he also isn’t as tired from travelling, since the grooming process is happening in an environment that’s familiar to him.

Why Get Your Dog Clippers from an Online Pet Store?

  •                      First of all, with an online pet store you will have access to a larger array of in-stock products. Online shops can provide both beginner-friendly clippers and professional options intended for experienced groomers, and the products are often accompanied by detailed specification sheets and user reviews.
  •                      The prices are often more competitive. Due to the larger stock and higher margins for profit, an online pet store will likely feature a more competitive pricing structure than your local pet shop. Online retailers often provide discounts for registered customers; they might feature loyalty programs, and they sometimes even allow free shipping for products purchased in bulk.
  •                      It’s simply more convenient. I like visiting my local pet shop for personal recommendations and chatting with their trained staff. But the truth is that nothing really beats the convenience of online stores. With a digital pet shop, the products that interest you are available anytime, regardless of your location, as long as you have access to a device with an internet connection.
  •                      With an online pet store, you can read customer reviews before submitting your order, you can compare products side-by-side, and most importantly, you can be sure that your order will be shipped to your location in just a few days’ time. Plus, if there's an issue with your order, resolving it is often quicker and easier than driving to a local pet shop and waiting for a staff member to assist you.