PROPER DOG GROOMING

Techniques for grooming dogs are similar for all breed types but differ for the different coat type. Short haired dogs are rarely groomed regularly while long haired breeds, grooming might become a daily or the dog may be presented in surgery to be dematted, which often requires a general an aesthetics and drastic clipping of the hair. Reasons for grooming your dog Appearance, contact and health [to check for skin conditions like eczema, signs of any lesions e.g. lipoma of warts, and anal gland problems. grooming also help blood to circulate freely in the skin. What do I need to groom my dog? If you want to groom your dog yourself which I will advice you to, you need to get the necessary equipment used in grooming. You will need a slicker brush is used on medium sized to long-haired dogs to remove dead hairs from their coats. To use this brush effectively, brush the hair following it’s natural fall. Maximum care must be taken to prevent brush burns on the dog skin, which easily occur over bony areas where thereis little muscle cover such as the elbows, the chest, the hock sand legs. It is advisable to avoid grooming these areas with a slicker brush. Combs are very essential and range according to the purpose.

The mat splitter is used to remove large mats and care must be taken to avoid cutting the animals skin with sharp blades. This comb cuts through the mat without destroying the coat and must be kept in good condition and well sharpened. Combs come in different sizes with different tooth spacing. The type of hair you dog have will determine the type of comb you will use, a wide spaced and long comb is used on dogs with thick and long hair coats.

Scissors are also needed for grooming your dog, they are used for cutting and trimming the coat. Using scissors must be done with care to avoid cuts or nicks and you must always concentrate when using a scissors. Curries are used on smooth haired animals, to remove dust and loose hair from their coat shine. Nail clippers are used when clipping dog nails, clipping your dog nails prevent scratching and tearing of house equipment and clothe. When clipping nails, ensure that the leg is held securely and avoid pitching the toes together because this always cause withdrawal of the paw. Clippers are the next thing you need to have, they also come in different categories and different range. There are many clippers in the market, however, I will recommend those with detachable blades for you because you can clean then easily. When using the clipper, place the flat of the blade against the surface you are clipping.

Clippers are used with a Snap-On comb that attaches to the clipper blade and enable the user to cut a uniform length of the hair, to reduce the need of a scissors