This is Rio, a ten year old Siberian Husky and a typical example of a double coated breed.
He's about to have a grooming makeover in the hands of a real expert.
Jitka Krizova is one of Europe's top dog groomers.
Sasha is enjoying herself.
Originally from Slovakia, she now lives and works in Britain.
She's been showing and grooming dogs for 20 years and has won an impressive array of awards.
British Groomer of the Year Award 2006, Eurogroom winner three times in a row and in 2011 she
clipped and snipped her way to the World Championships as a member of Groom Team England.
Jitka's sharing her champion tips and techniques to help you keep your dog in pristine condition.
With double coated dogs it's important to stick to a regular grooming schedule.
Other breeds with coats like Rio's include German Shepherd, Akita, Alaskan Malamute and
Shiba Inu.
So the grooming techniques are similar.
Double coated breeds have harsh top coat and very soft, dense undercoat.
Some of the double coated dogs can produce body oil which can smell, and this is why
they should be bathed on a regular basis.
Double coated dogs need to be bathed between once a week and once every three months depending
on the dog.
Today Jitka is using a waterless spray which helps prevent shedding while moisturising
the coat at the same time.
This is a shampoo that sprays directly onto the coat and works by removing any excess
dirt or dead fur.
The best thing is you don't need to wash it off - as the name suggests it's waterless
and leaves your dog's coat smelling nice and fresh.
Waterless spray is a nice and easy option to bathing, especially with a bigger and lively
dog, like we have here.
She's never been groomed by a professional groomer, but I think she is doing really well.
The outer coat is harsh to touch, while the undercoat is thick and dense to protect the
dog in extreme weather conditions.
Compared to other breeds, double coated breeds are quite easy to look after.
They don't need to a see a professional groomer on a regular basis, and they can be brushed
at home.
Jitka is using a Les Pooches brush which has a flexible head and is especially for removing
the undercoat.
A good alternative to the Les Pooches brush is a harsh slicker brush which you can buy
in most pet shops.
Both work in the same way by loosening and removing the dead hair which otherwise will
end up all over your furniture.
When brushing double coated breeds, we have to pay special attention to collar area and
back end of the dog.
The reason for that is the undercoat is much thicker around the neck and back end of the
dog.
When you bath your dog use a good quality shampoo and conditioner or detangling solution
to make it easier to brush and comb through the dense coat.
Never leave your dog wet after bathing.
In humid weather, mildew can build up causing odour and skin infections.
And in the summer when it's hot don't shave your dog - especially when he's shed his undercoat.
The top coat helps to keep him cool and if you shave it off he'll be at risk of heat
stroke.
Now Rio is finished.
The whole brushing took about 10-15 minutes.
If you want your dog's coat to keep beautiful like Rio's here, you have to brush your dog
about once a week.
Huskies completely shed their undercoat twice a year so you'll need to brush your dog more
often when he's going through a shedding phase.
As well as regular brushing, it's important to trim your dog's nails every four to six
weeks and to check his ears for infection weekly.
This coupled with a good diet and plenty of exercise should ensure you have a happy, healthy
dog.