Key Tasks in Dog Grooming
Dog grooming is a critical component of dog care. Dog grooming involves a number of different tasks. Routine brushing and combing to eliminate dead hair, skin and general flotsam and jetsam. Bathing and nail trimming, as well as caring for your dog’s ears, eyes and mouth.
For good dog health you should groom daily, in addition it gives quality bonding time with your dog. Your dog will see it as another form of fussing. Dog grooming should be commenced early in the puppies life, build a daily routine, time of the day, same location and how. When starting dog grooming, be gentle, but firm, that way he will be relaxed, but knows that he has to do it.
The combing and brushing will look after your dog’s coat, removing all sorts of skin irritant and pests, giving a healthier and shinier coat. The exact type of grooming required depends on the type of dog, the below is generic and suitable for most dogs, but either verify with the breeder who supplied the dog, or research it on the net, or your dog sitter should be able to help.
Bathing
Bathing is a crucial part of dog grooming. There is no consensus on how often a given dog or breed should be bathed. The trade off discussion turn around natural self grooming preserves natural body oils. However bathing, even with specific dog shampoos will wash the natural essential oils away. So some people wait until the dog is dirty prior to washing. There is a man / woman thing, with women normally wanting to bath regularly and more often. Generally bathing around every two months or so should be allowed for.
It is important in bring up a dog to introduce them to bathing at an early age, so it comes naturally, and even enjoy it. So prior to a planned bathing of the dog it is best to brush the dog well.
It is a good idea to plan the dog bath well, get everything you need at hand before getting him. Bathing is particularly stressful for those in large cities, with insufficient space and without the delights of shower rooms and utility rooms by the back door. For us city dwellers, we must carry the dog up to the bathroom.
Keeping a secure footing is important, so place the rubber mat in your bath. To avoid ear problems, shield the ears by using cotton wool in the dog’s ears to prevent water entering into the ears. Some breeds with open ears such as Labradors can be particularly susceptible to ear problems.
You do not want to shock your pooch so use warmish water to rinse your dog. It is easier to use a shower or spray hose. Keep the nozzle head close to the animal and do not spray onto the dog’s face, as this could upset him.
Choosing the right dog shampoo is important, do not use human shampoos. Do not use too much and commence with the head and top and wash downward and in the direction of the tail. Be careful to avoid the eyes. Important areas to spend time on washing well are around the chin, especially if the dog is a messy eater, behind the ears, be thorough with the toes and the rectum.
Finish by rinsing with warm water, ensuring all the shampoo is washed out.
Do not forget the natural way for a dog to remove water is to shake, so let him and stand clear, after this you can rub him down. You may like to use a hair dryer, mainly women again! This is not really needed unless you are needing to take him out. Let him finish drying off naturally inside.
The other jobs of dog grooming and dog care will be dealt with later, including coat care, ear and teeth care and nail trimming
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