Is it better to cut your dogs hair before you wash the dog or after?

I have a Bischon Frise and im wondering if its better to wash my dog then cut her hair or cut her hair then wash her......

Is it better to cut your dogs hair before you wash the dog or after?

I'm going to let you know one thing....if you plan to cut your dogs hair....be very CARE FULL !!

I can tell you many horror stories from owners that come to the clinic I work at, when owners cut their dogs hair.

one owner cut a small piece of the dogs tongue off,

another cut part of an ear off...

and the list goes on.......

Is it better to cut your dogs hair before you wash the dog or after?

I would cut first, then wash and blow dry, finishing with any little bits your missed.

If your dog is filthy I would wash first =P any huge matts need to come our first though.

Is it better to cut your dogs hair before you wash the dog or after?

after - cause it's softer and easier to groom

Is it better to cut your dogs hair before you wash the dog or after?

You should probably wash the dog first.Then the knots are easier to get out because they are wet.

Is it better to cut your dogs hair before you wash the dog or after?

First, tell me what a Bischon Frise is.

Is it better to cut your dogs hair before you wash the dog or after?

i would wash and blowdry first before cutting because it would be more easier to cut the fur

Is it better to cut your dogs hair before you wash the dog or after?

cut her hair then wash her

Is it better to cut your dogs hair before you wash the dog or after?

Buy a shaver to help you with this problem, and if you have knots, get rid of them first because you won't get a proper bath in but do what you have to depending on the dog's dirt. never use scissors! The dog may flinch or jump and you may cut it seriously. A shaver please. And that cannot be done while the dog s wet, electricution is a possibility to both you and dog.

Is it better to cut your dogs hair before you wash the dog or after?

wash first then dry than cut.i do that to my dog 2..

Is it better to cut your dogs hair before you wash the dog or after?

cut first. washing will make any mats worse.