Cutting across the hair will leave a noticeable hole. Use the pin brush to straighten the top coat and lay it neatly in place. W hile you are brushing, be on the lookout for minor skin irritations, and for ticks and fleas. A flea is a small brown fleck that moves very quickly. Black specks that look like pepper are evidence that fleas have been there.
Insecticides can cause severe illness and death if used improperly.
Flea collars are generally ineffective on Goldens, and can cause severe skin irritation if the dog gets wet. A Golden kept well-brushed will not need to be bathed very often. If a bath is called for, such as when your dog has gotten into something greasy or very smelly, use warm water and a mild dog shampoo. Be sure to rinse thoroughly, preferably with a spray nozzle. Don't spray the face, and be very careful not to get water in your dog's ears.