How-to: Groom your dog at home |
How-to: Groom your dog at home Dogs are the most popular pet, noted for their loyalty and attractive appearance. These are kept for companionship and enjoyment or a household animal. But it is not an easy job to take care of a dog; it takes hard work to make your dog look good. Grooming is one of the most important activities that come under caring of a dog.It’s best to start grooming your dog at an early age. You want him to become accustomed to the routine and all the activity that goes along with grooming. Grooming depends on the number of factors including size, coat type, condition of a dog and temperament of a dog. Before any grooming attempt, owners should ensure they have all necessary grooming items such as clippers, dog Brush, scissors, dog Shampoo, hair dryer, towels and dog nail trimmers. It is important that you choose an area where your dog feels comfortable, since you will be handling him in unfamiliar ways. Grooming starts with brushing of a dog, this should be done before bathing the dog because water will cause mats in the fur to shrink and become even more difficult to remove. Brushing will also remove loose fur, making the bathing process easier. The next step is trimming, should be done before bathing. This is because wet fur which has been cut will appear different as it dries. Then cleaning of eyes is done using a damp towel that gently removes the discharge from the eye. Lightly colored breeds may require additional care if the discharge has stained the fur near the eyes. Cleaning of ears is done involving using a cleaning solution and then a moisturizer that protects. Use our Pet Ear Wash & Oil for best results here! Then cleaning of teeth is done using toothpaste meant for dogs because they ingest the toothpaste. Nails are trimmed carefully, as it is painful for the dog and cause bleeding if done is wrong manner. Then bathing of dog is done using shampoo and soap meant especially for dogs. Finally drying is done using a towel followed by hair dryer (dogs really love the blow dryer). You can also you pet herbal products to add natural oils and shine back to your pet like our Pet Coat Shine Spray. So follow the above mentioned steps for grooming your dog as it makes your dog feel better and healthier and helps to develop a bond with you, its owner. |
