Grooming

It is important to brush and bathe your dog on a regular basis. Brushing your dog keeps it free from hair clumping. It makes your dog look clean and cared for. Your short haired dogs should be groomed and your long haired dog should be done more often.

 Here,( Karen and Laura, expert groomers from WALTHAM), give their advice of what to do......

Bathing

It is best to get everything prepared before you start to bath your dog because he may try to get away from you during bathing! You will need to prepare the area where you will wash the dog,where you will dry him, and with the equiptment you will need.

 Dogs only need bathing when they are dirty or on the advice of your veterinarian.Make sure that you only do this in fine weather or indoors to avoid chills.Use only products witch have been designed for use on dogs-never a domestic detergent or disinfectant.

Whenever you bath your dog, his bedding should be aired and washed at the same time. This, of course, should also be done at regular intervales between baths.

Bathing outdoors in warm weather may be the best place, because it can be a messyjob. Have a tub or container filled half with warm water, not to warm and make sure you have a ready supply of warm water for rinsing the dog. You will need a mild shampoo such as baby shampoo or canine shampoo or your vet may have recommended a special type for your dog. Always read the instructions carefully before you use any shampoo on your dog. Have an old clean towel ready to dry your dog and, depending on the breed, you may want to use a hair dryer.

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