Dog Grooming Hints

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The Norwegian Elkhound has been dated back to the stone age. This stocky breed was known to hunt and be faithful companions to legendary nomads. The Elkhound is a hardy breed with a beautiful stand-off coat that protects it from the elements. The most unique attribute of the Norwegian Elkhound is that it has no “doggie” odor which is one of the reasons this has become a popular breed among dog owners.

The coat is hard and coarse but is easy to groom if maintained regularly. Daily brushing is required to keep the coat in magnificent form especially when the Elkhound is shedding the undercoat. This dead hair needs to be removed so it will not cling to the new hair that is growing in. Since the Elkhound is a seasonal shedder and will go through this process twice a year, brushing will need to be done on a regular basis. To be blunt, the Elkhound will shed a lot and if you do not keep the coat brushed regularly, you may find yourself with mounds of hair on and in everything.

Many breeders and Elkhound owner’s agree that bathing the Elkhound on a regular basis is not required. Regular bathing can remove the natural oils in the skin and since the dog does not have an odor and the coat actually repels dirt, bathing is rarely needed.

For grooming the coat, a comb or brush with double metal teeth, a slicker brush or some prefer a hound-glove is all that is needed. A detangling conditioner will help during grooming if there are any mats. The Elkhound enjoys the great outdoors and their coat tends to pick up matter during their ventures. Make sure that the brush or comb gets through all layers of the coat. This may need to be done in layers, picking up the outer coat and getting down to the skin. If the Elkhound needs bathing insure that the coat is free of mats and tangles before bathing.

Have your tools handy before starting the bathing process:

-Shampoo

-Sponge (optional)

-Heavy Towel

-Dryers

-Brushes and combs

The ideal water temperature for bathing is approximately 110 degrees Fahrenheit. A spray hose connected to a faucet will make the bathing process go smoothly. Start with the hindquarters and completely soak the Elkhound. Don’t allow the excess water to be left in the tub, let the water flow down the drain. Wearing a plastic apron will help keep you dry if the dog decides to shake.

After the Elkhound is soaked, place shampoo on the sponge and on the dog, from rear to front. I prefer to use my hands rather than a sponge

Dog grooming is an important task that is needed for more than one reason. Good grooming covers things such as bathes, brushing the fur and brushing the teeth. Good grooming helps the prevention of parasites such as flees and ticks on a dogs skin. Depending on the length of the fur will depend on how often you will need to groom your dog. The longer the fur the more washing and brushing it will require. The shorter the fur the less it will require maybe once a week.

What You Do In Dog Grooming

When you groom a dog you are taking care of their whole outer body, cleaning it and making it look better. You can easily groom your dog at home by bathing your dog, clipping their hair and nails and cleaning their eyes, ears and teeth. If you don’t have the room at home to do these things you can go to a professional grooming service and have it done.

Hair Trimming

When you trim a dog’s hair you may need to leash the dog. You will need to brush the hair both before and after trimming it as the brushing removes dead hair and stimulates the growth of new hair. Gently combing the matted hair is important in dog grooming, as matted hair resistant to brushing should be cut off with scissors. To trim a dog’s hair you will need a pair of good dog clippers which can be purchased at the vets or pet shops. The longer the hair though the more trimming it will require especially in the hot seasons.

Bathing

Before you trim your dog’s hair you will need to give them a good bath to remove the debris inside the fur then dry the fur completely before starting the trimming process. During summered you can wash your dog outside with a hose but during the colder months a bathtub is a better option with warm water.

Nail Clipping

It is best to start clipping your dog when they are puppies so that they get accustomed to the process. You need to take extreme care when clipping a dog’s nail especially to avoid the quick from being cut. If you do cut the quick then press on the bleeding area until the wound stops bleeding.

Cleaning Eyes, Ears and Teeth

Don’t forget that the eyes, ears and teeth are an essential part of grooming your dog as well. The dogs ears need to be checked for parasites, dirt and scratches etc. Depending on the dog will depend on what eye care it will require. Some dogs have hair that grow around the eye which needs trimming occasionally other dogs will have weeping eyes that will need to be washed out on a daily basis to avoid infection. The groomer can remove any dirt or foreign matter from the eyes, or from around its corners, with a soft clean cloth. Dogs teeth can be clean by giving your dog bones once a week or using specially designed tooth paste and tooth brush for dogs as well as giving then good dog biscuits.