Grooming of a dog is a basic need and an important part for dog owners. Like humans, dogs need physical maintenance to look and feel their best. Fortunately, dogs do not need to bathe as often as men, but we must learn how to groom our dog, see what it really needs and keep a diary.
In general, the needs of dog grooming depends on the breed and hair type. If your dog has a skin, ears and nails, follow the instructions from your vet for grooming your dog. It is also important to use appropriate tools for grooming. Here are some basic principles of dog care to remember.
1. Brushing hair
Most dogs love to be brushed and these can be sessions that strengthen the bond with your dog, while keeping a healthy coat. A dog’s minimum brushing need depends on the type of hair. Choose the right tools and follow these instructions.
The long-haired dogs usually require daily brushing to prevent matting and tangling of hair.
Medium dog’s hair can be prone to matting and tangles and should be brushed at least once a week.
Dogs with short hair can usually be up to a month-between brushing.
Regardless of the type of hair you can brush your dog every day - especially if he likes it. More frequent brushing during shedding may help to prevent the accumulation of hair and excessive shedding. Look into products such as fur-minator or a de Shedding tool or bamboo shedding blade.
2. Nail trimming
The nail trims are often hated by dogs and their owners. Most dogs do not like their paws being touched and how it hurts when you cut the nails too short. Dog owners are often uncomfortable with the process for fear of hurting their dogs. The dogs developed an aversion to cutting the nails if they feel the pain once from it. The best way to avoid this is to learn to cut your nails properly and be careful. A veterinary technician, veterinarian or groomer should show you how to cut the nails of your dog. Most dogs need monthly nail trimming, but your dog may need more or less growth. An alternative to cutting the nails is to use a rotary tool for filing nails.
3. Bathing
Bath time does not enjoy most of the dogs and their owners. You bring forth the image of a wet dog after a bath, dripping all over the house. Bathing does not have to be this way, if your dog can get used to it. It may not like the bathroom, but it will be easier to manage. Teach your dog to swim properly and make the experience as positive as possible for you and your dog.
Most dogs should be bathed once in a month, but the bathing more than once a month is not considered harmful. Always use a soap-free shampoo for dogs. Depending on the condition of the skin and fur of your dog, your vet may recommend a special shampoo. In this case, make sure you follow the instructions from your veterinarian about bathing.
4. Ear Care
The ears of your dog can be a shelter for bacteria and yeasts, if not kept clean. Some dogs can survive their entire lives without ear problems. Ear cleaning routine is essential and can be done monthly during the dogs bathing. Other dogs have a chronic disease of the ear and require cleaning several times a day.
Ear problems can often be linked to genetics. Dogs with floppy ears and long hair tend to be prone to ear problems because the ear canal just does not have much exposure to air. Many ear problems are a sign of allergies. If your dog has extra debris and foul odors in the ear, your veterinarian will likely prescribe special ear cleaning and medication. If your dog's ears are relatively healthy, you can keep them like that with proper care.
5. Haircuts
Dogs with hair growing, as the Poodle or Shih Tzu, usually need their hair cut every 2-4 weeks depending on the breed and style of cutting. This work is often best left to professional groomers, although many dog owners are able to learn some basic maintenance cuts themselves. If you want to learn dog grooming business skills, consider a dog grooming school.
Grooming is very important, it not only keeps your pet looking good, regular grooming also helps prevent diseases associated with hygiene and other grooming issues.
