How To Simply Groom A Dog (Part 1)

When learning to groom your pet dog keep in mind that every dog has her or his own characteristics, and while many will enjoy the grooming, others might shy away from the grooming.

Ideally, you should start when your pet dog is still small. You might have to keep the sessions short at first but patiently keep to a schedule.

Use a soft but firm manner and voice. It may help at the start to just give your dog a massage till he calms down enough for you to commence grooming.

It may also be appropriate to give your dog a small treat at the end of every grooming session, to reward good behavior.

Bathing a dog requires some ingenuity. Most dogs remain a little shy of getting soaped up. Prepare everything ahead of time and have all your items ready as you may only get one shot at it. Make sure the bath matches the dog in size. Use a reasonable temperature for the water and a mild soap that won’t irritate. Be careful not to get any water in his ears or around the eyes. Those are delicate places prone to infections. Use a firm manner when speaking and coax your dog rather than using force if possible.

Brushing your dog’s teeth will require care. It’s important to start while he is a puppy. You can start by using your finger and a bit of coarse cloth to rub along the gum line and teeth. In time, you can attach a small brush to your finger and add in some dog-flavored toothpaste to help.

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