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Dog Grooming How To and
Tips No
matter how cute your dog is every dog succumbs to stinky
dog syndrome at one time or another. Dogs need to follow
proper hygiene practices similar to humans and you are the
one to help them do this. It is important to engage in pet
grooming so that your dog does not end up having the
infamous dog odor and matted, dirty fur. You need to keep
them in tip top shape.
Pet grooming
entails a depth of grooming services that you need to do
perform on your dog often. The most basic pet grooming
service that you should do is to give your dog a bath.
This pet grooming necessity often makes your dog run for
the hills, so following are tips to help you bathe your
dog successfully.
You want to make
your dog’s bathing experience a pleasant one so they don’t
shake in terror the moment you show them the bathtub.
Therefore, make sure the bathroom is comfortably warm.
Gather pet grooming bath supplies together before bringing
the dog into the bathroom. You don’t want them to cower in
fear while you stumble around searching for their doggy
shampoo. Path grooming bath supplies include dog shampoo,
bucket, towels, and hair dryer.
Once you have your
pet grooming supplies ready then go find your dog. Bring
them into the bathroom first and then turn on the water.
Pet them and comfort them while you are waiting for the
water to become a warm, soothing temperature. Keep smiling
and make a bath sound like it is the best thing since
sliced bread. You can bathe your dog in the bath tub by
using a bucket to splash water over their body. You can
also find a hose with a sprayer at the end at your grocery
or home supply store. This can be very helpful as it
speeds up the washing process.
You can wash your
dog with your hands, but there are also rubber textured
mittens available on the market. These pet grooming gloves
work well to gently scrub your dog clean while giving them
a massage at the same time. This massage technique will
help your dog to not only take the bath without problems,
but actually enjoy it.
There are several
pet grooming dog shampoos to choose from. Some pet
grooming shampoos are medicated against fleas and ticks.
You can also find scented shampoos and shampoos that are
made for dogs with sensitive skin. The type of shampoo you
will use in your pet grooming can depend on the time of
year.
For example, some
dogs have allergies in the late fall or spring that prompt
them to need hypoallergenic shampoo while in the winter
they need a more moisture rich shampoo. The important
thing is to use shampoo that is specifically created for
dogs. Never use dish soap or your own shampoo as this can
likely plague your dog with painful skin irritation.
Consult your veterinarian and dog groomer for shampoo
recommendations.
Once your dog is in
the tub you need to make sure to wash water over their
entire body. Place a small amount of shampoo in your hands
and start by washing the top of their head. Do this with
extreme care as you do not want shampoo to seep into their
eyes. You can cover their eyes with your hands and rinse
in the direction away from their eyes. You can also use
eye drops prescribed by your vet that will ward against
any shampoo that has accidentally snuck into their eyes.
Continue this
process by massage in a small amount of shampoo on their
back working your way around their entire body. It is
critical to rinse thoroughly so that you don’t have any
shampoo build up that can be an itchy situation for your
dog.
Dry them first with
a towel as they shake their entire body as well. Don’t
forget to gently wipe the inside of their ears and paws
with the towel to remove an excess water or moisture.
Moisture left in their ears can lead to wax and bacteria
build up which leaves them prone to ear infections in the
future.
Next you need to
continue your pet grooming by drying your dog with a hair
dryer. Use the medium setting that is not too hot and test
it on yourself first to ensure you won’t burn your dog.
Hold the hair dryer at least six inches from your dog’s
fur and work your way from the dense fur on your dog’s
back to their legs and face. Continue pet grooming until
your dog’s fur is almost dry, but not completely. You
don’t want to risk burning their precious skin by drying
their hair for too long. You can brush through their hair
as you dry it to give it body and style.
It is a good idea
to give your dog praise and encouragement during and after
this pet grooming session. This will help to improve their
behavior during the bath which could save you from being
drenched in their splashing water. Bathe your pet as often
as necessary. Some dogs require more frequent pet grooming
while others can go a longer period of time. Consult your
veterinarian and pet groomer for advice about your
particular dog.
Bathing your pet
can also be a great time to bond with your canine
companion while removing their stinky dog smell in the
process!
Katie
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