How should you use a body brush?

• A. Use soft strokes only on the mane.
• B. Use long, sweeping strokes to remove dirt.
• C. Use firm short strokes to remove dust and scurf from the coat, mane, and tail.
• D. Brush the head and face only.

Answer: (C)

Using a body brush correctly means applying firm, short strokes to remove dust and scurf from the coat, mane, and tail. Those quick, controlled motions lift loose dirt from the hair rather than trying to sweep it away with long, sweeping strokes, which can push dirt around or miss finer dust and scurf. The body brush is intended for the body and its mane and tail, not for brushing the head and face, which should be treated with gentler care. Work in small sections, using short, firm strokes to keep the coat clean and smooth.