5 Most Effective Steps to Groom Your Dog

Grooming your dog is important in order to make it attractive and this are simple and easy to do steps that will help you achieve that.

1. Hair brushing
hair brushing sessions strengthen the bond with your dog, and most dogs enjoy having their coats brushed by their masters, this also help you discover and observe skin lesions and presence of ecto parasites like ticks and fleas so that effective flea control can be instituted.
to do this, the following should be done

  • Long haired dogs usually require daily brushing to prevent matting and tangling of hair. 
  • Medium-haired dogs may be prone to matting and tangles and should be brushed at least weekly. 
  • Short-haired dogs can typically go up to a month without brushing

2. Nail Trimming 
Nail trimming is disliked by dogs and owners alike. Most dogs do not like even having their paws handled and their nails hurt if they are cut too short. Dog owners are also uncomfortable with the process for fear of hurting their dogs. The best thing to do learn how to trim nails correctly and exercise caution. You can learn how to do it form your vet but if you're still not confident, it's best to let the experts handle this task.

3. Bathing 
Dogs should be bathed on a monthly basis if they are kept indoors, but dogs that are not restricted to staying indoors should be bathed biweekly or even weekly.very small dogs can be bathed in a sink. With the help of a hand -,held sprayer soak your dog from head to toe with warm water. Avoid the eyes and inside of the ears. Many dogs
have water resistant coats; therefore, a thorough soaking is usually requisite to penetrate the pets hair all the way through, Large breeds of dogs can be bathed while standing, be careful not to use corrosive soaps or shampoos

4. Ear and Eye Care 
while some dogs can go their whole lives without ear disease, they require multiple cleanings in a month. Dogs with floppy ears or long hair, such as Cocker Spaniels, tend to be vulnerable to ear problems because their ear canals do not get adequate air exposure. Ear problems can also be a sign of allergies. If foul odour is emanating from your dog's ears, your veterinarian will most likely prescribe special ear cleaners and appropriate medications.Eyes must be cleaned regulaly to remove any concentration of bacteria around them to prevent the risk of an eye infection.

5. Haircuts 
Dogs with long and abundant hair, such as the Poodles and Shih Tzus, typically need a haircut every two to four weeks, depending on the breed of the dog and the style of the cut. Hair cutting should be left to professional groomers, although some dog owners are able to lean basic maintenance haircut

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