Cage dryers or cabinet dryers are very popular with commercial groomers. They are costly to buy and not particularly cheap to run, but in a busy establishment they can save time. They can also waste time: if you require a straight coat for styling and the dog is not removed before the coat dries curly, the coat will have to be damped down again and re-dried.<\/p>\n
Drying in a cage (cabinet) is a good option for:<\/p>\n
Once bathing is complete, dry the dog until he is drip free and place him in the dryer. You need to watch the dog throughout the drying process and remove him immediately if he becomes stressed, starts panting, or shows any signs of becoming unwell.<\/p>\n
In addition, you should regularly remove him to check that there is no steam within the coat, as this can burn the skin, and to brush the coat through so you can keep a check on progress. If you want the coat to dry straight, remove the dog before his coat is fully dry.<\/p>\n
The main advantage to cage drying is that it allows the groomer to do something else whilst the dog is drying. Be very wary of this apparent benefit, though, as it can lead to inattention and even fatalities.<\/p>\n
The disadvantages of drying cabinets are that they are expensive pieces of equipment to buy and costly to run, they are not suitable for all dogs, they must be monitored by someone all the time, and, unless care is taken, the coat finish may be substandard if the coat has been left to over-dry.<\/p>\n
Brachycephalic dogs like the Pug<\/em><\/span><\/a>, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel<\/em><\/span><\/a>, the Shih Tzu<\/em><\/span><\/a>, the Lhasa Apso<\/em><\/span><\/a>, the Pekingese<\/em><\/span><\/a> and the Bulldog<\/em><\/span><\/a> should NEVER\u00a0 <\/em>be put in a drying cabinet. These dogs have restricted breathing and the environment within a drying cage is extremely dangerous to their health and welfare.<\/p>\n
Every few minutes remove the dog from the cabinet and ruffle the coat with your fingers. This helps to separate the coat and your fingertips should be able to feel any excess heat building up. This is particularly important with dense double coats like that of the Samoyed<\/em><\/span><\/a> and dense smooth coats like that of the Labrador Retriever<\/em><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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