Dog Bath, Brushing And Clipping, Oh My!

Article Title: Dog Bath, Brushing And Clipping, Oh My!
Author: Joann Henry

Did you know you could get your dog to adore its baths,
brushing and clippings? Puppies need to get accustomed to their
grooming; beginning early while still young is the best time for
puppies. This will aid in preventing any grooming issues in the
future as the dog ages.

Every dog requires grooming on a regular basis whether they
have a long coat, such as Samoyed, German Long-haired Pointer
and Lhasa Apso, or if they have short coats such as Basset
Hounds, Boxers or Labrador Retrievers and even those in between.

Each Breed of Dog Has Specific Needs

All dogs need basic grooming care such as brushing and bathing
or ear and teeth cleaning and their nails trimmed, however
different types of coats will involve different steps of
grooming. For instance, a breed with long hair is more
complicated and time consuming. It is essential to begin
grooming a puppy early as they become acquainted to the routine
of grooming. When a puppy learns to enjoy the process of
grooming at such an early age, it creates a peaceful and
pleasant atmosphere for you and you dog.

Everyday Puppy Grooming

To create a positive experience for your puppy, you should
familiarize the puppy with the process slowly, yet often.
Introduce the puppy to each piece of grooming paraphernalia by
showing it to the puppy and letting it sniff the object for a
few moments, one at a time. Then offer the puppy a small treat.

For instance, while introducing a brush, you gently touch the
puppy with the brush while offering the treat. When the puppy
accepts the brush, you them gently brush one stroke and then
offer a treat. After about the third brush stroke the puppy will
relax while understanding that brushing feels good. If you break
the procedure down into small steps, the puppy has the
opportunity to accept the positive experience you have created
within each step of the process.

Introduce the puppy to the grooming station where it can become
acquainted with the area before you begin grooming. For
instance, a couple of days before having a bath you will place
the puppy in the bathtub while it is dry, then let the puppy
play with a toy and offer it a treat. The next day, repeat this
process, although you should add at this time some water and a
sponge. Allow the puppy to get used to a small amount of water
slowly before filling a tub for bathing.

You will follow the same technique when introducing any other
grooming tools such as a toothbrush or nail clippers. Taking the
time to introduce grooming to your puppy will ensure a
pleasurable experience for you and your dog for the rest of
their life.

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