Dog Grooming Hints

No matter what breed of dog you have they all love that little bit of special attention. Grooming is a very important part of caring for your dog. Some breeds only need bathing and an occasional brush, while others need very detailed grooming.

With the advent of unemployment, dog washing has become a booming new type of business. Most of the dog groomers offer a mobile service, and will come to your home and clients find this service more convenient. Instead of having to carry a large, dog into a car by themselves, some groomers can clip the dogs’ claws at the same time if required. Anyone can bath his or her own dog, which is good, as many people cannot afford this added expense.

Blue Heelers, Kelpies, Labradors

Most short haired dogs need a bath and a brush. It is during this time that you can check more thoroughly on your dogs’ health. Because the skin is wet, it is easier to see if they have any fleas or skin irritations during this process. It is very hard to see fleas on dogs with thick fur normally. Also it is a great time if they enjoy a bath to check for any unusual lumps and problems with their teeth.

Cocker Spaniels& Red Setters

These and many similar long haired dogs need bathing and clipping. Cocker Spaniels are prone to Canker in their ears, you will know if they have it because of the smell. These dogs also need their fur carefully trimmed, especially the ears and their legs. Their fur is prone to collecting grass seeds and clover burs. Grass seeds will work their way up and sometimes even embed themselves under the dogs’ skin. If this happens, it may need a visit to the vet to have it surgically removed. Depending on how bad the infection is.

This is one of many reasons to keep their legs and ears trimmed short. The more often you tend to this the easier it is to keep under control. Do not wait until they have matted knots of fur under their legs and ears. Take very good care when clipping the ears not to cut their skin, as it is hard to see where the fur ends and the skin begins.

Poodles & Shuzitzu

Both these dogs need more clipping than most of the other types. The majority of Poodles clipped more to make a statement, or a prestige thing. Whereas the Shuzitzu dogs need it to keep cool in summer and their face needs continual clipping to prevent eye infections. Their fur is more like wool than fur and is very soft.

My son has two Shuzitzu dogs, and I shave them every two to three months in the summer and clip it short in the winter. I have made coats for them to wear in the winter, to keep them warm when clipped. Because I have two to do, I share the time spent with them. I do both their heads then do each of their backs and if my back holds out, I then do their legs. Otherwise, I leave the legs until the next day.

No matter which type of dog you have, they all love that bit of extra attention. Treat your dog with the respect he/she deserves; they are your friend and will show you more love and affection than some humans I have met.

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Taking care of a Yorkshire Terrier.

I love my dog Sage. He is so active and full of life. He is now three years old. But grooming him is another story. Since I will not be entering Sage in a dog show I keep his hair in a Teddy Bear cut. It is so much easier.

Because I keep him in a Teddy Bear cut I don’t need a bone comb. I use an air-cushioned wire-bristle brush without nubs. I also use a moisturizing shampoo and rinse. After shampooing he is dried with towels and then I use the blow dryer. He loves that I hold him tight against my chest when drying him. I then cover him with a mink oil.

I started grooming Sage when he was a pup and now he loves the water in the tub. He stands on his hind legs to look over the tub while the water is running. I give my Sage massages when he lays on my bed, yes, he sleeps with me. I start massaging (softly) from his neck, down his back, to his tail.

Here are a few basic things to know about grooming your Yorkshire:

Care of the eyes;

Check daily for grass seeds or a splinter that can cause irritation and inflammation. (I use wipes that are non toxic ).

Care of ears;

If the outside of the ear is dirty, I use wipes. I try to remove the hair from inside his ears every three months. But sometimes I leave it to the Vet or the groomer. Every four to six weeks, I shave the upper third of each ear with small clipper.

When It’s to much for me to handle I call the Red Willow Van that comes to my house and Sage is ready in an hour.

My Sage is a lovable pet to have in my life.

I did research on-line and read books about Yorkshire Terriers before I bought one.

My next dog is a Shih Tzu.

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Regardless of their coat any long haired dog requires special care. Regular brushing is an essential task but there are also other products on the market which focus on long haired dogs, these products have been designed and created especially for dogs with long hair.

Shampoo and Conditioner

There are dog care products such as shampoos and conditioners that have been especially designed to control matting and tangles in long haired dogs. Both the shampoo and conditioner in most cases need to be used. The shampoo removes the grime and dirt from the hair as it acts as a cleanser while the conditioner helps to prevent tangles by smoothing the hair.

Brushes, Combs and Rakes

Some other useful items are for long haired dogs are brushes, combs and rakes they are useful in helping detangling and dematting the coat and they help prevent future tangles in the dogs hair.

Brushing is a necessary part of grooming particularly for long haired breeds. Brushing removes dust, dead skin, loose hairs, grass seeds and tangles. It also assists to shorten the coat moult, which occurs each autumn and spring.

You can find specialized brushed and combs designed to help in sorting out the dogs matted hair and tangles. The brushed have short, sharp bristles that can cover a large matted area. These products are normally used in a dog grooming saloon or by pet owners who enjoy going through the grooming process.

Hair Dryers

You may not think that a dog hair dries is a handy product to have but when regular grooming your dog its actually an essential item to have. Hair driers are a very handy when it comes to dog grooming. They allow the dogs coat to dry quickly avoiding the chance of the fur matting and tangling whilst it is still wet. Wet hair mats and tangles more quickly than dried hair.

Scissors

To remove excess hair around your dog’s eyes and ears, good grooming scissors are a necessary item. Some dogs have discharge around the eyes and the fur mats frequently in this area. Using the right dog care products for your long haired dog can ensure that your dog is more comfortable and preventing problems occurring in these areas

The right dog care product will not only help you maintaining your dogs beautiful long hair coat but will also make life easier for you. Ensure that the products are the correct ones for the hair length and size of your dog.

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Grooming is a very important part of owning a dog. All owners need to understand the importance of grooming their dogs, to keep them looking good and healthy.

No matter what breed of dog you have they all love that little bit of special attention. Grooming is a very important part of caring for your dog. Some breeds only need bathing and an occasional brush, while others need very detailed grooming.

With the advent of unemployment, dog washing has become a booming new type of business. Most of the dog groomers offer a mobile service, and will come to your home and clients find this service more convenient. Instead of having to carry a large, dog into a car by themselves, some groomers can clip the dogs’ claws at the same time if required. Anyone can bath his or her own dog, which is good, as many people cannot afford this added expense.

Blue Heelers, Kelpies, Labradors

Most short haired dogs need a bath and a brush. It is during this time that you can check more thoroughly on your dogs’ health. Because the skin is wet, it is easier to see if they have any fleas or skin irritations during this process. It is very hard to see fleas on dogs with thick fur normally. These dogs will still love having their fur brushed even though it is short they still love the attention.

Cocker Spaniels& Red Setters

These and many similar long haired dogs need bathing and clipping. Cocker Spaniels are prone to Canker in their ears, you will know if they have it because of the smell. These dogs also need their fur carefully trimmed, especially the ears and the feathers on their legs. Their fur is prone to collecting grass seeds and clover burs. Grass seeds will work their way up and sometimes even embed themselves under the dogs’ skin. If this happens, they have to visit the vet to have it surgically removed. Depending on how bad the infection is.

This is one of many reasons to keep their legs and ears trimmed short. The more often you tend to this the easier it is to keep under control. Do not wait until they have matted knots of fur under their legs and ears. Take very good care when clipping the ears not to cut their skin, as it is hard to see where the fur ends and the skin begins.

Poodles & Shuzitzu

Both these dogs need more clipping than most of the other types. The majority of Poodles are clipped more to make a statement, or a prestige thing. Whereas the Shuzitzu dogs need it to keep cool in summer and their face needs continual clipping to prevent eye infections. Their fur is more like wool than fur and is very soft.

My son has two Shuzitzu dogs, and I shave them every two to three months in the summer and clip it short in the winter. I have made coats for them to wear in the winter, to keep them warm when clipped.

All dogs need their due claws clipped from time to time.

No matter which type of dog you have, they will love that bit of extra attention. So keep them brushed and well groomed, they will love that extra attention from you.

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Dog Grooming & Routine Care

All dogs need regular grooming. It improves the appearance of short coated dogs, and is essential for those with long coats. It also does much to stop unwanted hair on the furniture and carpets. Start as soon as you get your dog or puppy. If you get dogs used to grooming from an early age they will accept it as a normal routine and become to enjoy it.

For the shorter haired dogs a fairly firm clothes brush will be sufficient, but if you need one that’s a bit stiffer your local pet store should have a wide choice of brushes. Regular brushing will remove the loose hair and give a shine to the dogs coat. For long haired breeds a strong steel comb as well as a brush is essential. So many owners think they are grooming their dogs when they are actually only running a brush over the surface of the tangled coat. A daily grooming should prevent the formation of matts and tangles, even in spaniels and poodles.

Parasites

Remember while grooming your dog to look for parasites such as fleas and lice which may have been picked up by your dog. To see how to deal with these, please visit our pet website which is shown below.

You may also find grass seeds in the coat, and especially between the toes. These, if not removed, may penetrate the skin causing painful abscesses. A daily examination of the coat will also give you the opportunity to check for skin irritations that may need attention.

Foot Care.

The feet should be examined daily, especially the hairy types of dog such as spaniels, for the presence of thorns. It is better to keep the hair between the toes and under the pads trimmed short, and to wash the feet after exercise in muddy weather. The accumulation of grit and hard packed mud under the pads may contribute to the formation of cysts or boils on the feet. Keeping your dogs feet clean is a must.

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