Dog Grooming Hints

by Barboni

Article by Paolo Basauri

Dog Grooming – It’s Not Just for Poodles Anymore

Dog grooming is not simply an aesthetic bonus for our canine friends. Maintaining a regular grooming schedule will help to keep your dog both happy and healthy. Routine dog grooming will ensure that your dog is free of parasites, has healthy skin and a shiny coat, and has good dental health. Of course, the aesthetic benefits are also a plus. Only a true dog lover wants to be around a dirty, stinky dog with bad breath. Proper dog grooming will bring out the best in man’s best friend.

What’s Involved in Dog Grooming?

While dog grooming can be performed at home, the best results can be achieved via a professional dog groomer. A thorough dog grooming session takes care of all the hygienic needs of your dog. The grooming process generally takes a hour or two to accomplish, but the results are well worth the time spent. A typical dog grooming session consists of the following treatments for your dog:

* A thorough bath including flea dip (if applicable)* A complete coat brushing to eliminate tangles and matted hair* Styling as requested (can include accessories such as bows, rhinestones and bandannas)* Nail trimming* Ear cleaning and examination for parasites* Teeth cleaning

How Often Should Dog Grooming Take Place?

The frequency with which your should groom your dog is dependent on the breed and coat quality of your dog. Some breeds are considered high maintenance in terms of dog grooming, while others need only periodic care. Before you purchase or adopt a dog, it’s a good idea to find out how much grooming it will require. A basic guide to dog grooming by coat type is as follows:

* Curly-Coated – Dogs such as Poodles have a dense and curly coat that is fairly resistant to water. These dogs will require dog grooming at least once every two months, or six times a year.

* Short-Coated – Dogs with short dense coats, such as Corgis and Boxers need a weekly brushing, but do not need to be bathed more than once or twice a year unless a problem arises.

* Long-Coated – Long coated dogs, such as Collies and Sheepdogs, require a daily brushing to keep their coats in good condition. Additional dog grooming including regular bathing, should be administered once every other month.

* Silky-Coated – Afghans, Cocker Spaniels and Pekinese dogs belong to the silky coated dog group. These dogs require daily brushing and a thorough dog grooming session four times a year.

* Wire-Coated – Wire coated dogs require considerable dog grooming. Dogs such as Terriers and Schnauzers should be bathed every three months and have their coat clipped every six to eight weeks.

* Smooth-Coated – The smooth-coated class of dogs includes Labrador Retrievers, Doberman Pinschers and Dachshunds. These are very low maintenance dogs and require only weekly brushing and bathing as necessary.

Whatever type of dog you own, it’s important to see that proper grooming is maintained for the health and happiness of your canine companion.

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No dog or breed is ever ‘maintenance free’ but some are a little higher maintenance than others. Someone who is looking for a furry loving companion but doesn’t want any responsibility should get a plant. Those who simply want a dog that is a little self-sufficient there are a few key points to follow to find a dog that fits into a laid back lifestyle.

1) Find an older dog that has been spayed or neutered, a must for every pet.

Just like teenagers, hormones can play a big role in a dog’s life. A dog that has not been fixed can be expected to wander, fight with other dogs and generally be harder to handle and train. Spaying/neutering not only make for a calmer dog but also a healthier dog. Having a dog spayed/neutered by six months of age will have an effect almost immediately. Afterwards when a dog reaches a year to two years of age, depending on the individual dog, behaviour becomes even more calm and reliable.

2) Look at the body type.

While this step is not 100% accurate, it can definitely help steer you in the right direction. Avoid working breeds or mixes high with these breeds. Many dogs have been bred to serve a specific purpose such as herding, hunting and tracking. These dogs usually have longer legs and leaner bodies. German Shepherds, Dobermans, Collies and Labradors have all been bred as working dogs and typically require more exercise than other breeds. Also stay away from most Terrier breeds that are also high energy dogs. Bull dogs and Basset Hounds are good examples of low energy dogs. Avoid choosing a dog just because it is short or has short legs though, breeds such as Dachshunds and Corgis are small but very high energy.

3) Choose a dog that has short hair.

Long haired dogs obviously need to be groomed more often. Grooming is important to maintain the health of your pet, not just style. Long haired dogs more often catch burrs or other debris that can lead to matting or help hide parasites. Choosing a short haired dog cuts down the need for grooming significantly, although make sure not to ignore grooming completely. Any dog, regardless of how short the hair is, needs occasional grooming and nail trimming to help maintain health.

Finding a dog to fit a laid back lifestyle is not an impossible task, it just takes a little searching. It is important to keep in mind that all dogs are dependent on their owners for proper care, training and love. To simply leave any animal to its own devices is abandonment and the exact opposite of what your loving new companion deserves. Keep your dogs healthy and happy and they will return your love ten-fold!

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Dog Grooming Its Not Just for Poodles Anymore

Dog grooming is not simply an aesthetic bonus for our canine friends. Maintaining a regular grooming schedule will help to keep your dog both happy and healthy. Routine dog grooming will ensure that your dog is free of parasites, has healthy skin and a shiny coat, and has good dental health. Of course, the aesthetic benefits are also a plus. Only a true dog lover wants to be around a dirty, stinky dog with bad breath. Proper dog grooming will bring out the best in mans best friend.

Whats Involved in Dog Grooming?

While dog grooming can be performed at home, the best results can be achieved via a professional dog groomer. A thorough dog grooming session takes care of all the hygienic needs of your dog. The grooming process generally takes a hour or two to accomplish, but the results are well worth the time spent. A typical dog grooming session consists of the following treatments for your dog:

* A thorough bath including flea dip (if applicable)

* A complete coat brushing to eliminate tangles and matted hair

* Styling as requested (can include accessories such as bows, rhinestones and bandannas)

* Nail trimming

* Ear cleaning and examination for parasites

* Teeth cleaning

How Often Should Dog Grooming Take Place?

The frequency with which your should groom your dog is dependent on the breed and coat quality of your dog. Some breeds are considered high maintenance in terms of dog grooming, while others need only periodic care. Before you purchase or adopt a dog, its a good idea to find out how much grooming it will require. A basic guide to dog grooming by coat type is as follows:

* Curly-Coated Dogs such as Poodles have a dense and curly coat that is fairly resistant to water. These dogs will require dog grooming at least once every two months, or six times a year.

* Short-Coated Dogs with short dense coats, such as Corgis and Boxers need a weekly brushing, but do not need to be bathed more than once or twice a year unless a problem arises.

* Long-Coated Long coated dogs, such as Collies and Sheepdogs, require a daily brushing to keep their coats in good condition. Additional dog grooming including regular bathing, should be administered once every other month.

* Silky-Coated Afghans, Cocker Spaniels and Pekinese dogs belong to the silky coated dog group. These dogs require daily brushing and a thorough dog grooming session four times a year.

* Wire-Coated Wire coated dogs require considerable dog grooming. Dogs such as Terriers and Schnauzers should be bathed every three months and have their coat clipped every six to eight weeks.

* Smooth-Coated The smooth-coated class of dogs includes Labrador Retrievers, Doberman Pinschers and Dachshunds. These are very low maintenance dogs and require only weekly brushing and bathing as necessary.

Whatever type of dog you own, its important to see that proper grooming is maintained for the health and happiness of your canine companion.

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