What is the best and safest month to shave your dog for summer? MI resident?

He has too much hair for summer.

What is the best and safest month to shave your dog for summer? MI resident?

I start cutting hair in April. The hair hanging along her butt goes first. In late May or early June I cut all the hair that has undergrowth. I don't have to shave her (her back coat doesn't have much undergrowth), but I keep her trimmed and brushed regularly all summer. I am so glad you do that. I had heard that dogs shouldn't be cut because their hair doesn't grow back in the same. Nonsense. My last dog had a very thick coat, and because of what I was told, I didn't cut her hair. Finally, one summer it was so hot, I shaved her down. It was like she was six months old again. I would never let a hairy dog go through a summer without a hair cut.

What is the best and safest month to shave your dog for summer? MI resident?

Exactly,my dog hangs in the house or in the shade on hot days.When it cools down she rolls around in the grass-all fours in the air and a big smile on her face. I think dogs like to get rid of all the old hair and undergrowth.When it grows back it is fresh, new and healthy.Hug your pup for me! Report It

What is the best and safest month to shave your dog for summer? MI resident?

I have a poodle and live in the UP and I get her shaved in May. Then, by fall, she has a good winter base coat and just a trim is required.

What is the best and safest month to shave your dog for summer? MI resident?

When does summer start?

What is the best and safest month to shave your dog for summer? MI resident?

you could probably do it now....it also depends alot if you live in Upper or Lower Michigan....near one of the lakes or nearby to a larger city.....you know your weather in your area better then anybody else on here......go with when you think it is going to be warm enough out for you to be running around in a t-shirt and shorts

What is the best and safest month to shave your dog for summer? MI resident?

Depends what kind of dog you have. Generally speaking, a dogs coat protects it from the cold and the heat. It's coat is designed to trap air that will help keep it cool. Removing a dogs coat can actually lead to sun stroke and hotspots as the dog has no protection from the sun. I would ask at a reputable groomer that knows how to handle your dogs coat properly - unfortunately many breeders are "sheep-shearers" and will clip anything with a coat. Good Luck