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| How To Groom a Dog - 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.
Brushing has been universally
acknowledged by expert dog groomers as the single most important step in grooming.
·
Better
blood circulation
·
Shinier
and healthier coat
·
Better
bonding
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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