Do-It-Yourself Grooming Basics For Every Dog Owner
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Pet sitting prices - Many puppy owners opt for saving money by grooming their very own pets rather than taking these to a groomer. And in addition to the economical reasons, grooming a dog also provides a unique bonding experience to suit your needs both.

If you’d prefer to become your dog’s one and only groomer, below are a few useful tips along with links to help information.

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Make It Fun

Grooming sessions ought to always be fun, according to the ASPCA. Leave her with lots of praise, and groom her when she’s relaxed. Also, keep the sessions short in the beginning - around Five to ten minutes. You can start spending more hours when the grooming becomes routine to your dog.

Know Her Hair Type



It’s important to take your dog’s haired into consideration. According to Nylabone, you will find five general types of dog hair types: Smooth Coat, Medium Coat, Long Coat, Wire Hair/Broken Coat, and Wavy Coat. Different kinds require different care, so you’ll want to use the above links to determine your dog’s type and also the best way to care for it.



Brushing Her Hair



Again in line with the ASPCA, regular brushing will help remove dirt, spread skin oils throughout her coat, prevent tangles, and her skin neat and irritant-free. As the American Kennel Club suggests: “Begin brushing on the neck, working toward the tail and down the legs, then brush the top last. Gently brush all the way down to the skin. Check closely for indications of fleas, ticks or skin irritations.”



Bathing

Understand that bathing your dog too often, according to the American Kennel Club, can remove natural skin oils and make your dog’s coat and skin dry. The ASPCA recommends bathing her every 90 days (or more frequently in the summertime months when she spends much time outdoors.)

To quote the American Kennel Club: “Be certain to brush your dog before giving him a bath, removing all mats and tangles. Wet your pet with warm water. Work a mild dog shampoo right into a lather beginning at the neck and dealing back. Rinse with hot water. Be careful not to get shampoo in the eyes or ears. After your dog is dry, brush and comb him again.”



Nail Trimming

According to Nylabone, you should familiarize yourself with your dog’s nails, and know exactly how to complete a clipping before getting started for the first time.

“Inside the biggest market of the nail may be the ‘quick,’ which is easily visible through clear, white nails. You actually do not want to cut into the quick. Cut the nail underneath the quick at a 45 degree angle. Should you inadvertently cut to the quick, it will bleed profusely, so make sure you have a blood-clotting product available, such as silver nitrate. As soon as you get used to it, reducing your dog’s nails should be as simple as cutting your own, which means you should be able to do it

quickly, with no fear of hurting your dog.”



Hair Trimming

Many breeds of dogs have their own requirements, but Canine training Central lists these general tips about trimming your dog’s hair:

1. Begin with a guard blade that takes off less hair. You could switch to a shorter guard, however you can’t put back hair already taken off!

2. Clipper considering that the hair grows, not against it.

3. To prevent clipper burn, don’t apply pressure about the clipper while clipping. Just lightly move the blade across your dog.

4. The metal parts get hot and they burns up dogs, so only use a plastic guard when clippering.

5. Use caution using the clipper on or around sensitive areas. The stomach and groin are 2 of the places you should be the most careful. Look out for nipples on the tummy, in both boys and girls.

6. For the way much loose skin your dog has, while clippeing with one hand, hold your dog’s skin taught using the other. This way, the clippers run evenly over the skin/coat.

7. Don’t forget the feet! Many dogs have hair on the bottom of their feet that continues to grow. Use a smaller clipper or scissors to cut this hair off.

8. Never clipper through a tangle or mat. Your clippers will become stuck in the mat and pull from the skin. Always remove tangles and mats with brushing prior to clipping your dog.

Are you aware of other important grooming tips not mentioned in this post? Let us know in the comments section!



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