subject: Home Grooming Supplies Dog Owners With Bonding Opportunities [print this page] Home Grooming Supplies Dog Owners With Bonding Opportunities
Perhaps the notion to groom one's dog is something which brings shivers down the spine. It is however important to realize that the very act of grooming supplies dog owners the opportunity to bond with their animals. Time spent with your pet is certainly a rewarding experience as you learn its mannerisms and how better to manage it in difficult situations.
To learn on how to perform home grooming for your animal, a good place to start is to read up on it or watch some grooming videos. Normally the main emphasis is placed on keeping your animal healthy, clean and safe as an infected animal can track germs and dirt into the home. This then is a risk to the family's wellbeing.
In keeping your dog healthy, its diet needs to be managed well. Some families have the habit of giving scraps and leftovers from their own meals to their dogs. Although this may seem a logical move, it may actually be harmful to your dog's health as human foods contain ingredients which aren't suitable for its consumption. Dogs are not supposed to consume foods with too much salt or sugar. That's why good quality dog foods tend to taste bland as the food manufacturers focus on vitamins and nutrition rather than taste. Once your pet accustoms its taste buds to obvious flavors, it's an added challenge to home grooming.
To keep your dog clean, periodic baths and shampoos are essential to watch away dirt and grime. Select the shampoos according to your dog's needs from your local provider of grooming supplies. Dogs which are cleaned with incorrect types of shampoos may experience skin problems. If your dog has a thick fur coat or is long-haired, get a good and sturdy brush to get out any knots and tangles. A coat with no tangles tends to catch less dirt. A trim of overly long fur or hair may be called for to improve your dog's vision as well as hygiene.
Always have your dog on a leash to avoid unnecessary incidents. If your dog is not trained to react to external stimuli such as a passing car or cat, you may end up going for an unplanned run. Get a leash with extendable cord to allow your dog to wander ahead. If need be, retract the cord to bring your animal back to your side.
