[header] How to groom your american pit bull terrier [title] Brush your apbt's coat at least once a week. [step] Use a rubber curry brush or a soft-to-medium bristle brush with short, dense bristles to groom your pet daily to weekly. Brush its fur in in the direction of growth to remove loose hair, enhance its circulation, and distribute its skin's natural oils. 
Go over your dog's back, the top of its neck, and the front of its legs. Brush gently on more sensitive areas such as the bottom of its neck, stomach, or back of its legs.