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smstrks · 03-25-2006, 08:21 AM

Yes, it is a clarifying shampoo. However, it's gentle enough that the professional show dog handler uses it every time a dog is shown. However, on my guys, I use it every other time (I bathe my guys every other week) to reduce any build up and get rid of those things that will weigh a coat down and make it not lay or look right. A big thing that the handlers found with the Clean Start shampoo is that the white parts on the dogs they are showing don't seem to stain as much when using the Clean Start shampoo (noticed mostly on a miniature schnauzer special they had living with them for 2 years).

There was a post about Silk Spirits too. It's a FABULOUS product but should be used very sparingly. A little goes a very, very, very long way!! Especially on the toy dogs.

Ice on Ice should not be used in a saturating way unless the coat is wet and you are trying to get a mat out. You should lightly mist the coat after blowing out. It contains sun screen and will repel some to most dirt.

Another fabulous product for getting mats out is the After Bath. I have soft coated wheaten terrier breeders who use it and say it makes the mats just melt away. It also reduces drying time significantly.

Stephanie

03-25-2006, 08:21 AM	#14
smstrks Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 18	More on CC products Yes, it is a clarifying shampoo. However, it's gentle enough that the professional show dog handler uses it every time a dog is shown. However, on my guys, I use it every other time (I bathe my guys every other week) to reduce any build up and get rid of those things that will weigh a coat down and make it not lay or look right. A big thing that the handlers found with the Clean Start shampoo is that the white parts on the dogs they are showing don't seem to stain as much when using the Clean Start shampoo (noticed mostly on a miniature schnauzer special they had living with them for 2 years). There was a post about Silk Spirits too. It's a FABULOUS product but should be used very sparingly. A little goes a very, very, very long way!! Especially on the toy dogs. Ice on Ice should not be used in a saturating way unless the coat is wet and you are trying to get a mat out. You should lightly mist the coat after blowing out. It contains sun screen and will repel some to most dirt. Another fabulous product for getting mats out is the After Bath. I have soft coated wheaten terrier breeders who use it and say it makes the mats just melt away. It also reduces drying time significantly. Stephanie Last edited by fasteddie; 03-26-2006 at 03:32 PM.