Things You'll Need
- Dog brush
- Sharp scissors
Instructions
Brush your sheltie puppy's coat out thoroughly before cutting it. Shelties shed a lot; it's possible that the dog doesn't need a haircut, just a good brushing to keep its coat shiny and clean.
Use a pair of sharp scissors to remove any matted areas of fur on your puppy's coat. It's better to just cut and remove it than to try to brush it out.
Hold your puppy's paw and look to see if a lot of hair is growing from between the pads that would impede its ability to walk. You can lightly trim this hair with scissors if it looks like it's making it difficult to walk. If it's not, then leave it alone until the dog is older.
Trim lightly any areas where fur appears to be irritating or bothering your pup. If your pup has hair growing around its eyes or has excess in or around its ears that may encourage ear mites, a light trimming may be warranted. Pups under 6 months old do not have their undercoat completely in yet and should not need more grooming or trimming than this.