Groom an Old English Sheepdog

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Repeat the process over a few days and gradually let the pets get closer to each other. Praise the dog with a treat for calm behavior. When you feel the time is right for the dog to be unrestrained, leave the leash on just in case you need to pull him back.

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Brush and comb the dog's coat daily. If you don't do it daily, do it every other day. Otherwise, the coat gets tangled and matted. Use a firm, natural bristle brush, metal combs and pin brushes to get through the dense coat. If you neglect regular brushing, the matting can become so bad on this breed that the coat must be shaved entirely.

Apply a spray-on detangling product prior to bathing. Old English Sheepdogs have a long-haired topcoat with a dense, water-resistant layer underneath. Detangling products can help prevent more tangles during a bath.

Fluff dry after bathing.

Give the dog yet another brush and comb out after bathing to return the coat to its natural style.

Use moist cotton to clean grime out of the corners of the eyes. Dirt and other matter collects easily in the eyes of Old English Sheepdogs.

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