How To Properly Groom Your Dog

If you want to make sure that you give your dog the highest level of care, then you should know that this all starts with a proper grooming routine. If you have never groomed your dog before, then now is a better time than ever for you to get started.

Brushing

To get started, you need to make sure that you brush your dog a couple of times a week. If you can, just do it for a few minutes at a time. When you do, you will be able to get them in a good routine, and this is beneficial to everyone. Brushing helps to keep your dog clean too. A lot of people think that they need to bathe their dog around once a week. This is not the case at all, in fact, too much bathing is actually bad for your dog.  If you want to brush your dog properly then you need to use a metal pin brush if you have a dog who has very long hair.  This goes through very easily and it pulls out a huge amount of grass, dirt and muck. If you have a short-haired dog, like a Labrador then a shedding blade will work well when dog grooming.

Bathing

Try and bathe your dog around once per month. Using a high-quality shampoo is crucial here. Cheaper chemicals tend to contain harsh products, and this can wreak havoc on your dog’s coat, especially if they have sensitive skin. If you want to make sure that the shampoo isn’t too harsh then it may be worth diluting it beforehand. The secret to giving your dog a nice and healthy coat actually starts out with feeding them a good dog food. The best dog food in UK will contain a huge range of very healthy ingredients, such as meat and vegetables.

Cutting your Dog’s Hair

Now that you have washed your dog’s coat and brushed it thoroughly, you might want to give them a trim. When you are doing this, you need to be careful and you also need to make sure that you have the right equipment as well. It’s recommended that you buy clippers that are of a professional grade. Clippers that have a number 10 blade are usually great. If your dog requires a lot of grooming, then it may be worth purchasing a professional grooming table. When you do, you will soon find that you are able to secure them better and that they are more comfortable too.

People usually get their haircut with wet hair, but with your dog, you need to make sure that you start out with a dog that is clean and dry. You also need to make sure that you use the tips of the shears when getting your dog’s feet, tail and face. This will stop you from cutting them if they happen to move suddenly.

Of course, if you have never cut your dog’s hair before then it helps to look up your breed so you can do it properly.