Dog Grooming Tips

So you got your first dog. She’s soft and playful. You love her. After a few days she starts looking a little unkempt. Her fur is out of place and shedding, her breath is getting a little stale and you notice the toe nails are beginning to dig into you when she jumps up to greet you. Grooming your dog accomplishes much more than just making your pet's coat look nice and shiny.

Grooming also provides you with the opportunity to spend some "quality time" with your dog, combing, brushing, bathing and generally bonding with her. While grooming you should also check your dog closely for any problems. Move the hair aside and examine the skin closely for signs of flea, ticks or skin irritations. Look for any unusual problems with the coat such as mats, tangles, dandruff, etc. Learn where she likes to be combed and brushed and where she doesn't. All dogs have sensitive areas that need to be groomed a little more gently and carefully than others. By paying special attention to these areas, you will help make your dog more comfortable while being groomed, and she will not resist future grooming sessions. You will also become familiar with areas that she enjoys having groomed. This is helpful if you need to calm her during stressful times such as veterinary visits.

Before you start grooming let your dog sniff the brush and comb, and then talk to your pet in a reassuring tone while grooming. If the grooming procedure is made comfortable for your dog, she will begin to look forward to regular grooming sessions. If you groom your dog from puppy-hood she will be used to the routine and it will be easier but if you get an adult dog, for example, you can make the experience a pleasant one by keeping a calm demeanor and tone of voice. Your dog will look forward to being pet and pampered by you during these weekly sessions. If you can shedding dogs should be brushed daily, this will keep your home much cleaner and your dog looking that much better!

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