To keep your Siberian Husky's coat in top condition, you need certain tools. The most important of these is a slicker brush, which is a brush with a slanted head containing fine, metal pins set in a rubber cushion. The brush pulls dead hairs from the outer coat, while detangling mats in the undercoat. It stimulates the dog’s skin gently, removing any dander or dead skin cells from the skin and giving the coat a soft shine. The cushion effect protects the dog’s skin from pressure during brushing. Besides the slicker, you need a curry comb or rake, a spray bottle of water containing a little conditioner specially formulated for dogs, a portable hair dryer, nail clippers, a small pair of scissors and an electric shaver.

Comb gently through the coat of your Siberian Husky, using the curry comb or another wide-toothed comb. Start at the head and work toward the dog’s tail, taking care not to pull any tangles. This combing removes the loose hair in both the undercoat and the outer hairs, and enables you to reach the skin. Follow this with a thorough brushing using the slicker tool, working along the dog’s body first against the direction of the hair growth, and then again following the hair direction. Spray the coat lightly with a fine mist of the conditioner and water solution and brush it through the coat as you work. Blow the coat dry as you brush, using the hair dryer on a low setting.

Siberian Huskies commonly groom themselves much as cats do. Their furry undercoats contain natural oils that help to repel dirt. This means Siberians generally need bathing just once or twice a year. More frequent bathing can dry out the natural oils, causing skin problems. Used regularly, the conditioner and water solution helps to clean the dog and leaves a fresh scent and a shine on the coat, as well as helping to loosen tangles. When it is necessary to bathe the dog, use a shampoo formulated for dogs. Rinse several times after bathing to remove any shampoo residue. Clean the inner surface of the dog’s ears, using a cotton ball soaked in mineral oil to help guard against ear mites.

The coat of the Siberian Husky grows continuously. Even with regular brushing, you may find that it becomes uneven in places. In addition, the hair grows between the toes to form hairy pads under the dog’s feet, which can be unsightly. An electric dog shaver can be useful for trimming unevenness in the coat. Set it on the longest possible setting, and run it gently over the dog’s back and sides without pressing it into the coat. This will help to even out the longer hairs and give the dog’s coat a uniform appearance. Trim around the tail area to eliminate long hairs that feces might stick to. Carefully trim the hairs on the dog’s toes, using the scissors. Trim the hairs growing out between the pads on the underside of the foot so that the feet have a neat appearance.