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Pet Grooming : Do It yourself Guide

Article by James

How will you feel, if you have not taken shower for weeks, are smelling horrible and had long and dirty nails. Horrible, isn’t it? In the same way your pet feels when it remains untidy from weeks. So, it needs proper Pet Grooming. A happy pet is the one which is clean and tidy all the time. This way, not only your pet looks appealing physically, but it also keeps your pet away from diseases and health problems. Make sure you are grooming your pet correctly. Here are some tips to help you groom your pet easily and effectively :

Brushing Your Pet : Brushing your Dog occasionally will keep your Dog shiny and will also remove the hair which your Animal sheds. Make sure you are using the appropriate brush for this. Long haired breeds will require daily grooming and shorter haired breeds every 3-5 days. Brushing is the most essential and effective part of Animal Grooming and should especially be focused more in summer when the Dog starts shedding its winter coat (hair).

Set Your Animal’s Bath Time: Your Dog needs baths and you should make a schedule to do this each day. This will remove dirt, unwanted smell, etc. from your Animal. Choose the appropriate shampoo which is suitable for your Dog’s skin type. Some times, it is advisable to consult or hire a professional Dog groomer for this.

Clean Your Dog’s Teeth: Make sure you take time to clean your Dog’s teeth everyday. This way your Dog will not smell foul and will not build up plaque.

Clip Your Dog’s Nails Occasionally: Long nails carry dirt and also put scratches on the Dog owner when an excited Dog jumps on them. It is a must, clip your Dog’s nails occasionally as a part of your Dog Grooming.

Ears and Eyes of Your Dog : These parts are generally overlooked, but are as essential in the Dog grooming process as others. An ear cleaner can be used to clean up wax building inside your Dog’s ears. A tear strain remover can be used for removing tear strains from under your Dog’s eyes.

Note: There are some things that you should not do while grooming your Dog. Don’t cut your Dog’s nails above the quick, which is the pink part of the nail. Doing so can be very painful to your Dog. Also don’t cut off your pet’s fur in winters months.

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The best time to begin proper grooming habits is as soon as you bring your puppy of adult dog home. The earlier you begin, the better adjusted to grooming your dog will be. If a puppy is young, baths might not be necessary; however, there are other things you can do to begin conditioning your dog to future grooming. Dogs who are never handled or groomed at home will fight the process until they get used to it. To get your dog adjusted try handling him regularly. Rub his ears, move his gums to examine his teeth, move his legs, hold his paws and engage in other activities that mimic a visit to the Vet or the groomer. The more you handle your dog in this way the better off he will be when the time for grooming has arrived.

Grooming basics include brushing, baths and teeth brushing. Try establishing a regular routine so you can stay on top of your regimen. Brushing your dogs coat is the most basic grooming step and its requirements vary widely depending on your dog. Some short haired dogs require no brushing while certain long haired toy breeds require almost daily brushing. If you dogs coat is really short you can try a brush made entirely of soft rubber. This will provide follicle stimulation and remove excess hair, but will not hurt the skin. If your dog has a longer coat, consider a bristled brush or a slicker brush with curved metal teeth. This will ensure that the hair is detangled, as shorter rubber bristles will not comb through this type of coat.

When you are ready for bath time, try using a removable shower head to wet your pet. Your dog will be much more comfortable if you sit beside him on the edge of the tub and keep the water stream close to his body and away from his face. When shampooing your pooch, consider turning the water off. The lack of water combined with the gentle massage of the shampoo through the coat should relax your dog. Rubber mats placed inside the tub might also alleviate stress in that they provide a more stable footing for your dog than the slippery bottom of the tub. When rinsing the face make sure to avoid getting water in the ears. Water can accidentally enter the ear canal and cause an unpleasant reaction from your dog. If this concerns you, try placing a cotton ball in each ear before bath time. When the bath is finished reward your dog with a treat or a walk around the block to dry off. The more pleasant the bath experience, the less your dog will fight them in the future.

The most difficult grooming basic for some owners is teeth brushing, but it is a necessity to avoid dental problems. At home teeth brushings are also much less expensive than professional cleanings or dental treatments resulting from infection.

Other grooming requirements include fur trims or shaves, ear cleanings an nail trimmings. These are often best left to professionals unless you have built a grooming rapport with your dog and he is comfortable with you doing so. In the long run, grooming makes your dog look and feel his best while providing an opportunity for the two of you to bond and strengthen your relationship.

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Averaging heights over 30″ and weighing up to 170 pounds, Great Danes are among the largest dog breeds. Luckily these gentle giants have amiable dispositions and require little grooming.

Grooming a Great Dane, as with all dog breeds, is best started young. When a puppy get the Dane used to having their feet held and nails clipped. Handle their ears and brush their fur. Start tooth brushing early. Make bath time a game. All of these activities should be considered fun. They should be accompanied by lots of praise and treats! Start the puppy out thinking that grooming is a positive experience. Grooming can, and should, be a bonding activity between owner and dog.

Coat –

Bathing – The thought of wresting a 160 pound unhappy Great Dane into a bathtub can be terrifying! Luckily with their short, single layer, coats Great Danes do not require many baths. Indeed, bathing too frequently may strip your dog’s coat of essential oils. Great Dane’s are prone to dry skin and the oils are necessary to keep their skin moist. If a bath is necessary use a biodegradable shampoo designed specifically for dogs. You may also choose to wipe down your Dane with a washcloth and some of the shampoo. Be careful to use a clean cloth to remove any residual shampoo when done. The frequency of baths is debatable but not more than once a month and often only twice a year seem to suffice.

Brushing – A Great Dane should be brushed at least weekly to remove any dead fur and to distribute the oils. A curry brush is usually recommended. Regular brushing will cut down on the need for baths.

Head –

Slobber – Some Dane’s are droolers and it is a wise idea to keep a drool towel with you to wipe up any excess. This will help keep your dog’s face clean and prevent them for sharing the drool with unsuspecting passersby.

Ears – Ears should be checked, and cleaned, once a week. Use a product designed for cleaning a dog’s ears. You may also make your own solution with apple cider vinegar and water. Squirt the solution into the ear and then rub and massage the ear for a few minutes. This will allow the solution to work its way into the canal. Then with a cotton ball, or damp soft cloth, gently clean the inside of their ears. Be careful not to go far into the canal.

Eyes – Clean around the eyes with a damp cloth if any mucus is present. A small amount of mucus is normal and not anything to worry about. If you notice an excess of mucus or if appears

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How to Groom a Long Haired Dog

Having been owned by four very long haired bearded collies for the past 12 years, I have learned the do’s and don’ts of grooming a long haired dog. I also showed my dogs, so have a few great tips for making any long haired dog’s grooming session a bit easier.

First of all, do not wait until your dog has mats all over his coat. The mats can be very difficult (NOT impossible) but difficult to get out and often results in going to a groomer to shave the poor dog.

Make up a spray bottle of water and add grooming conditioner. I am not talking about a conditioner you would put on the dog’s coat during bath time. This is a conditioner which can be put on a dog’s coat either wet or dry, and you do not have to wash out later on. There are many brands on the market. Crown Royale has a nice one, but there are many others that are great as well. I have tried all sorts of different ones, since I own two brown beardies, and two black beardies. The brown’s coat has a totally different texture than the blacks, so it has been trial and error to find one that works well. Everbody has their favorite.

You can buy grooming conditioner from a pet supply house or pet store or online. When you have chosen one, add water to a spray water bottle and put a teaspoon of the conditioner in the bottle. Shake it up and you are ready to go. Also, buy what is called a “rake”. It is in the shape of the “V”. It has teeth on it. I am not talking about the jagged edged ones you can get. This just has teeth protruding from the “V”. Also, buy what is called a PIN brush. I personally swear by pin brushes as opposed to others, because the pins get down nice and deep into the coat when grooming and that is what you are aiming for here.

Before starting to groom your dog, daily check his eyes to get the gunk out of them. This can build up and cause eye problems later on. Cleaning them daily can keep this from happening. Use a nice warm wet cloth for this.

Next once, a week or so check the dog’s teeth. Make sure there is no plaque on them. If you have a toothbrush (which you can buy both toothbrush and dogie toothpaste from your vet or local pet store) brush your dogs’ teeth.

One last thing, check weekly your dog’s nails. If they are too long cut them with a dogie clipper for toe nails. Do not take off the nail above the quick (that is the tiny red vein you can see running along the nail) or it will bleed. Cut just below this. If it bleeds, grab

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