Lee -- Leave-in Conditioner/Lusterizer? VBG, "Tom's Coat Magic", indubitably! On show weekends we bathe every day. So do our dogs. "Back brushing" for five or ten minutes daily is the best way to develop coat. For bathing, we have a new "Booster Bath" which we absolutely love! For nails we use a grinder. Easy and painless. Some dogs need more ear attention than others. For those we use a 50/50 mixture of alcohol and white vinegar on a regular basis. Knuckle bones really help to keep those teeth healthy and clean. tom elkins Firethorn Temple http://www.firethorntemple.com -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Liane Fossland Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 10:50 AM To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Coats and grooming To change the subject: With the fall shows just around the corner all of those who are planning to show their dogs are certainly looking at their coats to see what improvements can be made in that area. Which brings me to the subject of not only shampoos but also supplements that could improve the quality of the coat, plus checkup on ears and nails. My question: What supplements do you use for the improvement of the your dog's coat? What shampoos/conditioners are you using? How often do you bathe your dog? How often do you groom your dog? Do you have any grooming/bathing facilities in your home/kennel? What about the nail clipping? Do you use a dremel? Teeth and ears checked - how often? I am glad I only have one to show this year. But each year you are full of excitement in hopes that your dog will be recognized and comes home with a win, however the judges can see which dog has been well taken care of, they have first-hand experience. Lee F. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================