Grooming and looking after your dog's well being is an important part of your responsibility to him.
It's not rocket science; but some people just really don't know where to begin, so let's start by giving you some easy day to day tips to help keep him happy and healthy! Training your dog to be groomed from an early age gets him used to being handled and brushed, but most usually don't need that much convincing.
It's a great way of bonding with your dog and helps in your everyday relationship, but not only does it help in keeping your dog looking cleaner physically, he will be a lot happier mentally too.
Dog hair can become matted and tangled very easily due to grime and dirt building up his coat, so it is essential he is cleaned on a regular basis.
If you are unable to do this yourself then perhaps you could go in search of a local pooch parlor, we're not the only ones who like to be pampered you know! Top Dog Grooming Tips: Daily Check: Let's be honest, dogs get up to all sorts and into all kinds of places, so it is important to make grooming a part of your daily routine.
Check him daily, perhaps after a walk, looking out for things such as fleas and ticks, bumps and scrapes, signs of irritation; and generally anything that shouldn't be there.
Even if you use a chemical based parasite removal system it's always a good idea to check him over with a flea comb and use tweezers to remove any ticks.
Ear and Paw Check: Checking ears on a regular basis is a must for any dog owner, particularly if your dog has droop ears as they are more prone to infection and problems which could result in loss of hearing.
Equally important is checking his paw pads; because all the time he is just walking around, they are building up dirt, soil, stones and other foreign bodies that can get infected.
Daily Brush: Brushing has many uses in keeping your pet healthy.
Not only does it remove tangles and knots; which can be painful for your dog and cause skin inflammation, but it takes away dead hair, encouraging a new shiny coat to emerge.
This is particularly useful after physical exercise.
It helps him smell nicer too! Eyes, Teeth and Claws: A small piece of damp absorbent kitchen paper is all it takes to keep your dog's eyes clean, additionally; cotton buds are also good for this.
Dental Sticks are a good way to keep his teeth clean on a daily basis but believe it or not, you can actually buy him his own doggy toothbrush and doggy toothpaste! Claws need to be done regularly, about once a month; or more often if your dog has difficulty walking.
It's Bath Time! : Perhaps not for the faint-hearted, but good fun nonetheless and one of the most effective ways of keeping your dog looking and smelling clean.
Before bathing him, make sure you give him a good brushing as this will help to clear away all the dead skin as well as knots in his fur.
Give him a good soak in the water; then apply small amounts of dog shampoo.
Key areas to concentrate on are around the ears, around the eyes, in between the paws, the rectum and under his chin -- he'll love you for that one.
You must be careful not to get soap in either his eyes or ears, he won't like you for that one! Following these simple yet effective ways to keeping your dog well groomed will make sure that he will stay a clean and happy best friend for many years to come.
It's not rocket science; but some people just really don't know where to begin, so let's start by giving you some easy day to day tips to help keep him happy and healthy! Training your dog to be groomed from an early age gets him used to being handled and brushed, but most usually don't need that much convincing.
It's a great way of bonding with your dog and helps in your everyday relationship, but not only does it help in keeping your dog looking cleaner physically, he will be a lot happier mentally too.
Dog hair can become matted and tangled very easily due to grime and dirt building up his coat, so it is essential he is cleaned on a regular basis.
If you are unable to do this yourself then perhaps you could go in search of a local pooch parlor, we're not the only ones who like to be pampered you know! Top Dog Grooming Tips: Daily Check: Let's be honest, dogs get up to all sorts and into all kinds of places, so it is important to make grooming a part of your daily routine.
Check him daily, perhaps after a walk, looking out for things such as fleas and ticks, bumps and scrapes, signs of irritation; and generally anything that shouldn't be there.
Even if you use a chemical based parasite removal system it's always a good idea to check him over with a flea comb and use tweezers to remove any ticks.
Ear and Paw Check: Checking ears on a regular basis is a must for any dog owner, particularly if your dog has droop ears as they are more prone to infection and problems which could result in loss of hearing.
Equally important is checking his paw pads; because all the time he is just walking around, they are building up dirt, soil, stones and other foreign bodies that can get infected.
Daily Brush: Brushing has many uses in keeping your pet healthy.
Not only does it remove tangles and knots; which can be painful for your dog and cause skin inflammation, but it takes away dead hair, encouraging a new shiny coat to emerge.
This is particularly useful after physical exercise.
It helps him smell nicer too! Eyes, Teeth and Claws: A small piece of damp absorbent kitchen paper is all it takes to keep your dog's eyes clean, additionally; cotton buds are also good for this.
Dental Sticks are a good way to keep his teeth clean on a daily basis but believe it or not, you can actually buy him his own doggy toothbrush and doggy toothpaste! Claws need to be done regularly, about once a month; or more often if your dog has difficulty walking.
It's Bath Time! : Perhaps not for the faint-hearted, but good fun nonetheless and one of the most effective ways of keeping your dog looking and smelling clean.
Before bathing him, make sure you give him a good brushing as this will help to clear away all the dead skin as well as knots in his fur.
Give him a good soak in the water; then apply small amounts of dog shampoo.
Key areas to concentrate on are around the ears, around the eyes, in between the paws, the rectum and under his chin -- he'll love you for that one.
You must be careful not to get soap in either his eyes or ears, he won't like you for that one! Following these simple yet effective ways to keeping your dog well groomed will make sure that he will stay a clean and happy best friend for many years to come.
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