subject: Dog Grooming Tips: Important Things to Consider Before Grooming your Dog [print this page] Dog Grooming Tips: Important Things to Consider Before Grooming your Dog
What Type of Grooming?
Will you be simply brushing out Fido's coat or providing a full on manicure -- brushing the coat, shampoo and conditioning, clipping toenails, brushing teeth and trimming. Before sitting down to groom your dog understand what dog grooming supplies you need to have on the ready.
Where Will the Grooming Take Place?
Be prepared for a uncooperative pup. Professional groomers utilize grooming aids, nooses and leads, and other special equipment to complement the dog grooming area. Chances are that you do not have such supplies at home and must utilize household items like bathtubs and your everyday leash. (You are able to purchase dog grooming nooses and leads if you feel it would be beneficial to aide in restraint.)
Will Cooperation be an Issue During Dog Grooming?
Depending on your pet, cooperation may be an issue and a major obstacle. Remember not to get frustrated, maintain eye contact and offer reassurance as you groom. Grooming in contained places will prevent fido from blowing the coop and you chasing a sopping wet dog around your house or yard. Professional groomers utilize dog grooming nooses and leads to aide in the grooming process
How Will Your Dog Dry Off After Grooming?
A dog's natural instinct is to shake the water from its coat. Do not wear clothes you are unwilling to get wet, also, do not groom in an area which you would not want wet. With that in mind, be sure to have a blow dryer or towel on the ready once you complete your dog's grooming. Soaking up the majority of the moisture before letting your dog loose will prevent your dog running around the hose spraying water everywhere. Many grooming aids exist to aide with drying. These are important factors to consider before grooming. Remember, your dog may seem to not be enjoying the whole process but neither did your children and they always came out clean and refreshed. Do your dog a favor and be sure to groom on a regular basis.
