As much as you pride yourself on your own appearance, so too does your dog. Dogs and puppies will groom themselves to a certain extent but no matter what breed of puppy you have, whether he’s long or short haired, small or large, it’s important for their health and general well-being that they’re groomed regularly.
How to master brushing
Removing loose hair and keeping long hair untangled is best achieved by brushing. If your puppy or dog won’t sit still, give them a few treats and they’ll appreciate your attention a lot more.
Here are few tips:
• Choose the right brush for your pet. There are a number of brushes available for grooming and you’ll need to choose the one that’s most beneficial for their fur. In general, bristle or pin brushes, metal wire brushes and combs can be used for wiry short-haired breeds, right through to silky, long haired dogs. You can use a combination, depending on how knotted their fur can become
• If your dog’s hair is particularly tangled, matting and loose hair can be removed by using long, firm strokes across the length of their body
• Dogs with long coats will benefit from regular clipping to prevent mats
How to master bathing
• That ‘wet’ or ‘dirty dog’ smell is never attractive and can linger in your home. Bathing your furry pal on a regular basis is important to keep these smells at bay and also to ensure your pet is clean and fresh, ready for cuddles
• Choose a gentle shampoo over a harsh soap-based product. There are a number of suitable products available from your Vet or your local pet store. Specially formulated dog shampoo is better for your puppy’s skin than soap.Soap-free shampoo should be used with top-spot products such as flea, tick and worm treatments
• Before you get your puppy in the bath, make sure their collar is still on. This will help you control them, in case they wiggle about. You can also use this to hold their head up as you pour warm water over them
• When you are gently rubbing the shampoo into your dog or puppy’s coat, avoid getting shampoo in their eyes or mouth. You don’t like it, and neither does your pet!
• When you’ve finished and they’re all clean, rinse and dry their head before you dry their body. Always use clean, warm water in the bathing process
• Dry your puppy with a towel, remembering to keep them covered and warm. If you give your dog a bath they enjoy, they’ll be more likely to co-operate the next time round… and less likely to run soapy bubbles all over your house!
Source: http://www.friendsfurever.com.au
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