Dog Grooming Hints

by Dog Groom UK

There has been an amazing trend in dog accessories over the last few years. Just look around when you go out and you are bound to see someone’s precious pooch all decked out in their latest fashion accessories purchased by their owner. It is not just pet accessories that are popular but pet grooming is a high priority as well.

Dog accessories have become a mainstay of everyday pet care in today’s society. At one time it was considered to be a luxury to have your pet groomed professionally but these days it’s considered routine. The benefits of a regular grooming schedule, whether it be at a professional groomer or at home, are quite beneficial for both you and your furry friend.

There are a couple of main things that are important to consider when addressing your pet’s hygienic needs. The first thing I’d like you to consider is that the importance of grooming is not just aesthetic in nature. Grooming is an important part of keeping them healthy. Some of the main items consist of bathing, brushing, flea and tick treatment, nail trimming, cleaning ears, teeth cleaning, worming and hot spots to name a few. However, it’s important to note that you are the one who spends the most quality time with your pet. So it’s up to you to notice changes in your dog’s behavior, coat or general health and address those needs.

Each of these task, time and product used will depend on your individual dog’s needs and requirements. For example, an animal with long hair will require brushing and bathing more frequently than a short haired animal. It is however important to realize that every pooch should have at least a quick brush several times a week. This keeps their coat clean, shiny and healthy, as well as, helps with the shedding, hair loss and dirt being tracked into your home.

Many people are uncomfortable choosing their accessories and doing their own grooming. If that’s the case you can either take them to a professional groomer or your local veterinarian. Another option may be to take a grooming course where they will teach you how to choose the proper accessories for your specific precious pup and how to groom them properly. I would encourage you to at least do some grooming with as it helps you to bond with them. Another great source for tips and information is from your personal veterinarian. It’s important to develop a good relationship with your vet.

Obviously buying the correct accessories and keeping your pup groomed are important for their health but I want to point out that when you are spending time grooming you are also spending quality time and bonding with them. Some people will say that you are spoiling your pup but I believe you can never give too much attention to your children or your animals. So groom away and give them your best. A spoiled dog is a happy hound!

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by Barboni

If there is anything that i could do with, it’s something that can catch our German Shepherds hair as it drops, because he seems to be moulting all year round, sometimes it seems excessive. We groom him two or three times every week and each time his brush is overflowing with fur, it seems to get everywhere.

Well, a top grooming expert tells us that the German Shepherd has a dense double coat and in good condition doesn’t create many problems to groom. If out of condition then this is a completely different story, you will find masses of dead undercoat hair everywhere. Feeding him a good all in one feed with special emphasis on skin and coat care is a great way to start,supplements can be added if you feel this is necessary.

If your dog is shedding excess undercoat,maybe it is because he doesn’t require this extra coat. It maybe that it is too warm where he sleeps? It maybe triggering false moult. make sure he gets plenty of fresh air through his coat every day, keep him as stress free as possible and try not to change his diet.

Imagine This For a Few Moments…

How nice would it be to know how to quickly and easily groom all or some of your dog yourself? Or at least to know how to keep your dog’s skin healthy, with a shiny coat free of matting and tangles? Imagine your dog with a silky soft shiny coat, clean bright eyes and clean ears, clipped nails and healthy skin with no allergies or hot spots.

There is no doubt that a well groomed dog is a happier dog because having dirty or matted hair pulls on the skin, causes skin irritation and is outright unhealthy! Consider the amount of time and money you will save. You then won’t need to worry when friends come over that your dog might embarrass you. And of course, no more doggy smell.

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A person who is serious about owning a pet will do a lot of investigating before he or she makes a final breed selection. If you are considering owning a Cocker Spaniel, consider these facts …

The Cocker Spaniel loves to be around people and loves attention and affection. This breed will follow you everywhere, and can sometimes get under your feet. They want to be your best friend. They are very demanding, they want to eat now – not in five minutes.

When you see the Cocker Spaniels competing at dog shows, their coats are perfect. With long feathers and perfectly cut heads and backs. Don’t be fooled, they are not just born looking that way. It takes a lot of work to keep their coats in show condition. Obviously, if you are not planning to show your Cocker Spaniel, you probably will not have the perfect show cut. However, they do require a considerable amount of maintenance. The younger Cockers tend to have fur that grows faster than the older ones. For instance, my Cocker is three years old and needs a good bath and cut every two weeks. This can get quite costly if you use a upper scale groomer. I have found that the small grooming business owner does an even better job at bathing and grooming that the upscale groomers, ie. Petsmart, etc. When you choose your groomer, you must make sure that their clippers are cleaned between each and every pet they groom. Cocker Spaniels have very sensitive skin and can develope “hot spots” (patches of extermely dry infected skin) if the clippers are not cleaned properly. Trust me, a little spot will turn into a big spot – Cockers love to lick their paws and any patch of skin they can.

In addition to frequent bathing and grooming, it is very important that you keep their long floppy ears clean. A little OtiCleanse every couple of days does the trick for me. Cockers can develop horrible ear infections that you can smell from the next room if regular cleaning is not done. Most young Cockers hate to have you sticking a piece of cotten in their ear to clean it, I usually have to struggle with this twenty pound little girl, and then reward her with a treat.

Speaking of treats, Cocker Spaniels have very sensitive digestive systems and should absolutely not be feed any human food. I recommend Canidae dry dog food and Iams small biscuts. Every once in a while, a small amount of vanilla ice cream is a nice treat for these dogs especially in the summer time when it is very hot. Any type of human food containing grease,

An important aspect of dog ownership is regularly bathing your dog. This will help not only to keep your dog clean and odour free but will also help to keep the skin in healthy condition, free from irritation caused by natural toxin release, environmental pollutions and dog saliva which can cause hot spots.

As a former dog groomer, I’m going to guide you through how to have a pleasant experience with little mess and limited strain on your back.

THE PREPARATION

Preparing the Dog

There are two things to consider in preparation; the bath area and the dog. First let’s talk about the dog. The single most important thing you need to do before you even turn on the water is to make sure the dog’s coat is prepared to be wet. You MUST brush the dog first. This is particularly important for long-haired breeds. The coat must be tangle and knot free before it gets wet or the tangles will set and form huge mats that will be very difficult to brush out later. If you have a double-coated breed, its important to brush out that under coat or big clumps will come off in the bath causing drain blockages. Even with a short-haired breed, use a rubber curry comb to rid your dog of as much excess hair as possible.

Now that that is done, its time to protect your dog’s ears. Taking two cotton balls, gently insert them into the ears. This will keep out any water avoiding possible ear infections later on.

Preparing the Area

Now that your dog is ready, let’s choose our area and prepare it. To avoid strain on your back, where you bath the dog is important. If you have a smaller dog the best choice is a laundry sink. It’s elevated and deep so you will avoid spilling excess water on the floor, and it is bigger than a kitchen or bathroom sink.

If you have a large dog, consider taking it to a U-bath facility. These are usually found in a grooming salon where they have an extra elevated bathtub for clients who want to bathe their own dog. If you don’t have one of these in your area then the next best thing is your own bathtub.

Next most important thing is to get a hand held shower attachment, the kind that have a long hose with a shower nozzle on the end. You really aren’t going to give your dog a bath; you are going to give it a shower.

Let’s talk about the shampoo. You need to buy a good quality PET shampoo. A human or baby shampoo is PH balanced for a human- not a dog- and it will cause irritation and dry out the coat. If your dog has dry, oily or other

For some of you dog owners, this article will simply be common sense. For other owners, however, this information might just be a real eye-opener. If you really want your dog to be as healthy as possible, than take a few minutes to make sure you’re really doing all you can to ensure your dog’s good health by reading this article.

Of course, proper nutrition is essential to your dog’s health. Making sure your dog has the necessary vaccinations, heart worm tests and preventatives and fecal tests done annually is also imperative for your dog’s very survival. But what about grooming your dog? Isn’t that just something that people who show their dogs or people with long-haired dogs need to be concerned about? Absolutely not! Dog grooming is something that every conscientious dog owner should concerned with.

So what’s the big deal about dog grooming? Let’s take a look and see. First, the obvious: it makes your dog look good and healthy. But it also makes him feel good too. Brushing your dog makes the skin and hair coat healthy by bringing up the natural oils in the skin that nourish and protect your dog’s coat.

Grooming your dog serves other important purposes as well. It keeps the shedding problem down, which is a big concern for the indoor dog. Grooming on a regular basis (which means more than a couple of times a month) will also keep snarls and tangles out of your dog’s coat, which is a big problem on the legs and tails of dog breeds like Golden Retrievers (like mine), spaniels, Pomeranians and scads more.

Regular brushing also gives you a chance to closely examine your dog’s skin for possible problems. Some examples are flea and tick problems, hot spots, rashes, cuts or lumps. Catching some of these problems early may prevent disease or infection or even be the difference between life and death.

When you’re through brushing, don’t forget to check their ears (some breeds require cleaning more often than others) and their toenails (more for inside dogs…my two outside dogs keep their toenails trimmed down just fine all by themselves just running around.) The eyes and teeth are important too, but your vet will examine them on your annual visits.

And what about those who just don’t have the time or desire to make dog grooming a priority? Ever heard of a professional dog groomer? Take the time to find a reputable groomer, or get a recommendation from a trusted dog owning friend. A seasoned dog groomer can give you some great tips for grooming in between visits, and are often a great source for tips on keeping your dog healthy.

Will grooming alone ensure good health for your dog? Of course not. But done regularly in conjunction with good nutrition and proper vet care, grooming your dog sure will give your dog a better chance at a long and healthy life.