Grooming your dog can be a rewarding and at the same time a rather trying experience. If you have the right approach and proper tool set for approaching the process, you can make your mangy best friend into a beautiful canine, as well as keeping him clean and well kempt. It’s a necessary part of pet ownership.
Brushing
? Brushing your pet’s coat is an integral part of keeping them clean and healthy. Daily brushing will not only help to remove the dirt and grime that builds in those tufts of hair but spread the natural oils in their coat and keep their body generally clean and irritation free.
? Brushing can be a fun process that your dog enjoys, but make sure they get a taste for it at an early age. For adopted dogs, it is possible to train them to enjoy it with the proper attention and treats.
Nails
? Nails should be clipped on a monthly basis. It helps to avoid in grown nails as well as the unsavory scratching of yourself or your furniture.
? Keep on hand clippers that match to the kind of dog you have. Plier style clippers are heavy duty and perfect for dogs with thick, tough nails. Simple scissor style clippers though will work just as well for smaller dogs with easier to cut nails.
? Also keep on hand blood clotting formula. Often, nail clipping will cause bleeding in your dog’s nails. It’s not serious, but you want to make sure it stops immediately.
Ears
? Check your dog’s ears on a constant basis, every two weeks or so. With such large and open spaces, it is common for them to get infections, such that they can become quite ill
? Check for any discoloration or redness. When cleaning your dog’s ears, use a moist cotton ball with warm water to probe the outer areas. However, refrain from going to deep into the ear canal.
Teeth
? To keep your dog’s teeth fresh and free of disease, offer them teeth cleaning treats regularly and brush them once or twice a week. Veterinarians can also perform this during check ups.
Bathing
? While generally clean animals, dogs do need the occasional bath to clean what brushing does not. Every month or two should be sufficient
? Make sure to purchase special, dog shampoo to make sure the coat does not become tangled and retains its shine.
? Brush your dog before and after bathing to keep tangles and hidden dirt free.
Grooming your dog is a constant process, but an important one to maintain health and well-being. Plus, they will look beautiful instead of muddy and tangled.

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Whether your dog has a short coat (Boxer, Basset Hound, Labrador Retriever), long coat (Lhasa Apso, German Long-haired Pointer, Samoyed) or one that falls somewhere in between, he’ll need to be groomed on a regularly.
All dogs need to get used to being groomed, and starting as early in its life as possible. Good pet grooming habits will prevent future grooming problems from happening later on in their adult lives.
One Size Does Not Fit All When It Comes To Dogs
There are a variety of coats require different grooming steps, but basic grooming care such as bathing, brushing, ear and teeth cleaning, and nail trimming is needed for all pets. If you own a long-haired dog, grooming will have to be practiced more often and may be a little more challenging. So, it is imperative to introduce your dog to grooming early on in her life. Life will be more pleasant for both you and your dog if she learns to enjoy this experience while he’s still young.
Good Grooming Habits: Groom Your Dog Everyday
To ensure that your dog creates a positive experience with grooming, you must introduce her to the process slowly and often. Get your dog familiar with each piece of equipment by introducing it to her one at a time. Show your dog the brush, let her sniff it for a few seconds and then give her a small treat.
The next step is to gently touch her with the brush and the treat. Once your dog has fully accepted the object, gently brush one stroke and follow with a treat. Do this process about three more times until your dog realizes that being brushed is a great feeling. Break down this method into small steps as this will give your dog the chance to create a positive experience within each step of the way.
Take your dog to the grooming station and let her get to know the area before you begin the grooming process. A few days prior giving your dog a bath, put her in the bathtub while it’s dry and let her play with a toy and throw in a favorite treat. Repeat this technique the next day, adding some water and a sponge. See, it’s not as difficult as you probable thought it would be.
Warning: Don’t allow your dog to simply jump into a tub filled with water out of the blue, allow your dog get used to the water before filling the tub. Dogs are just like children, they have to be handled with care as well. So, before your dog gets in, you may want to dip your elbow into the tub to make sure that it isn’t to cold or hot.
Lastly, repeat this same procedure goes for the nail clipper, toothbrush, and other grooming tools. Take your time when introducing them to your dog and she will enjoy grooming for the rest of your pet’s life.

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