Lhasa Apso Grooming » Dog Bathing http://lhasaapsogrooming.com Tips and advice Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:18:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Dog Grooming Activities And Their Benefits http://lhasaapsogrooming.com/dog-grooming-activities-and-their-benefits http://lhasaapsogrooming.com/dog-grooming-activities-and-their-benefits#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:10:29 +0000 admin http://lhasaapsogrooming.com/dog-grooming-activities-and-their-benefits If you’re a seasoned dog owner and have had dogs in your family for many years, then chances are you know how important it is too groom your dogs on a consistent basis.  Doing so promotes good health, hygiene, and happiness you’re your dog and also yourself.  Grooming your dog regularly is just a good way to give your dog the care the he or she deserves.  Here are some grooming activities that will help your dog look and feel his best.BathingBathing is one of the most important activities with regard to grooming for a number of reasons.  Regular bathing helps to promote clean and healthy skin which in turn helps prevent and fight off common skin problems that occur with dogs.  Bathing also helps to keep the coats shiny and healthy, not damaged and dull.  Your dog’s coat type, skin sensitivity, and coat thickness are just a few factors that will help you pick the right shampoo.  It’s generally a good idea to bath your dog at least once a week in order to maintain healthy skin and coat.Hair TrimmingTrimming up those areas that require it is also a good task to stay on top of.  Most dogs require that the hair on the bottom of their feet be trimmed regularly.  This allows them to get better traction on slippery surfaces because the pads on their feet make direct contact with the surface they are walking on instead of having hair between their pads and that surface.  If you have wood floors or any other surface that can be slippery, you’ll notice when the hair has gotten too long on your dog’s feet because the will slip when the try to move forward.  This can be dangerous if your dog falls awkwardly or unexpectedly.  If your dog has long hair around the eyes and ears, it is also a good idea to trim these areas as well.  Allowing the hair in these areas to get too long can cause problems.  For example, if the hair around the eyes grows too long, then that hair may get into the eyes and cause irritation.  The same is true with regard to the ears.Nail TrimmingYour dog’s nails must also be trimmed if they become too long.  If this is not done, then the dog may see a reduction in traction while walking or running.  But even worse, if the nails are left to grow too long, they could be come painful and irritated your dog’s feet.  Nail trimming can be done pretty easily with a nail trimmer.  When trimming your dog’s nails, be sure to only cut the portion of the nails that does not contain the pink fleshy color.  Cutting into this area will be painful for your dog and may cause bleeding.Teeth CleaningWe all know how important it is to brush our teeth on a regular basis.  Well the same holds true with dogs.  Regular brushing helps get rid of tarter and plaque buildup on your dogs teeth and also helps promote healthy gums and helps prevent other major issues with the teeth and gums.  Your dog’s teeth should be cleaned, preferable with an extra soft toothbrush, on a regular basis.These few tasks can be done on a regular basis to keep your dog healthy and happy and it simply takes a little time and devotion on your part.  If you are unable to provide this time for your dog, there are always plenty of groomers willing to do it for you.

]]> http://lhasaapsogrooming.com/dog-grooming-activities-and-their-benefits/feed 0 Dog Bathing, Brushing and Clipping http://lhasaapsogrooming.com/dog-bathing-brushing-and-clipping http://lhasaapsogrooming.com/dog-bathing-brushing-and-clipping#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:31:14 +0000 admin http://lhasaapsogrooming.com/dog-bathing-brushing-and-clipping Did you know you could get your dog to adore its baths, brushing and clippings? Puppies need to get accustomed to their grooming; beginning early while still young is the best time for puppies. This will aid in preventing any grooming issues in the future as the dog ages.

Every dog requires grooming on a regular basis whether they have a long coat, such as Samoyed, German Long-haired Pointer and Lhasa Apso, or if they have short coats such as Basset Hounds, Boxers or Labrador Retrievers and even those in between. Each Breed of Dog Has Specific Needs All dogs need basic grooming care such as brushing and bathing or ear and teeth cleaning and their nails trimmed, however different types of coats will involve different steps of grooming. For instance, a breed with long hair is more complicated and time consuming. It is essential to begin grooming a puppy early as they become acquainted to the routine of grooming. When a puppy learns to enjoy the process of grooming at such an early age, it creates a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere for you and you dog. Everyday Puppy Grooming To create a positive experience for your puppy, you should familiarize the puppy with the process slowly, yet often. Introduce the puppy to each piece of grooming paraphernalia by showing it to the puppy and letting it sniff the object for a few moments, one at a time. Then offer the puppy a small treat. For instance, while introducing a brush, you gently touch the puppy with the brush while offering the treat. When the puppy accepts the brush, you them gently brush one stroke and then offer a treat. After about the third brush stroke the puppy will relax while understanding that brushing feels good. If you break the procedure down into small steps, the puppy has the opportunity to accept the positive experience you have created within each step of the process. Introduce the puppy to the grooming station where it can become acquainted with the area before you begin grooming. For instance, a couple of days before having a bath you will place the puppy in the bathtub while it is dry, then let the puppy play with a toy and offer it a treat. The next day, repeat this process, although you should add at this time some water and a sponge. Allow the puppy to get used to a small amount of water slowly before filling a tub for bathing. You will follow the same technique when introducing any other grooming tools such as a toothbrush or nail clippers. Taking the time to introduce grooming to your puppy will ensure a pleasurable experience for you and your dog for the rest of their life. The Hydro Surge Rapid Dog Bath is an excellent product to make bathing a snap!

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