How Well Is Your Dog
Groomed?
The reason one should groom his/her Dog is simple - your
dog's physical state influences the way he feels and the way
you look at your dog. Extreme cases, where lack of proper care,
cleaning and grooming can directly affect the behavior of your
Dog, are not rare.
Proper grooming not only
infuses a healthy glow to your dog's appearance, but also helps
develop his self-esteem; while it makes you a very proud
parent, when you show off your Dog to others.
The first step involved in dog
grooming is: Brushing!
Brushing has been universally acknowledged by expert
dog groomers as the single most important step in
grooming.
The benefits of brushing are many. To name a few:
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Even if you know how crucial brushing is
for your Dog's health and well-being, we all know that
there is a right way and a wrong way of doing anything. And
without doubt, you would like to do everything the RIGHT
way when it comes to your Dog.
Yes, there's a method to follow while brushing your
Dog.
Here are FIVE steps to
successfully brushing your Dog that will prove to be
extremely useful:
- Brush against the growth of the hair first with a
slicker brush and then with a medium or wide-toothed
comb.
- The slicker brush removes all the loose hair and
the comb takes care of the tangles.
- Brush your Dog along the hair growth and make sure
you reach the skin as you brush his way.
- Then use a flea comb over the coat to get the fleas
and remove any remaining tangles. Part the coat and
start from the root and then comb through.
- If your Dog's paw pads are hairy, then clip them
using electric clippers. Do not clip the hair in
between the pads. Clip only the excess hair.
Brush your Dog's hairs to prevent it
from matting. Matting can be a very painful experience.
Regular brushing untangles the matted
hairs on your Dog's coat. Since this is a risky job to do,
the best way out is to prevent them from forming in the
first place. And doing this is simple: just brush and comb
your Dog regularly. If and when you see any mats or
tangles, use a detangle solution and a medium-toothed
comb.
Don't wait until your Dog is dirty or
matted to introduce him to grooming. That would make him
associate the experience with unpleasantness. Moreover,
many dogs learn to see their routine brushing as an
alternate form of petting, i.e. another source of affection
and attention.
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