First steps in grooming

Grooming is one of the most important activities for a dog owner. If the dog owner is not aware of grooming, then the dog may encounter many types of diseases. First steps in grooming consists of activities like the maintenance of coat, nails and ears.  The maintenance of the coat mainly consists of enrichment measures like proper bathing, combing, drying of skin by dryers, and more. The animal need not be bathed daily and this helps to protect the skin’s characteristics such as insulation.

Use conditioners and shampoos that are specifically designed for dogs.  Combing needs to be carried out with a soft dog brush. There are many varieties of brushes available and depending on the type of breed, the correct brush should be used.  This grooming of the coat by a comb needs to be carried out daily and the fallen hair if any needs to be placed in dust bin always.

Otherwise, when the dog owners switch on the fan, the hair will fly and may enter people's noses. Always don’t clip too much because this may lead to injuries of the nails. Similarly, you need to carry all the materials required for the clipping with you before the start of the procedure.

Use a sharp clipper designed for use with dogs. It is better to have the dog on a raised place as  the control of the animal is easier. Ear canals are to be checked up frequently and sterile cotton may be used for cleaning purposes. 

Nail-maintenance is one of the first steps of grooming activities. Live nail areas can be easily clipped away and are always light coloured rather than the reddish area of the nail in the higher position. During the holding of your dog's feet, always have a firm grip. If not, the dog will take an upper hand during the clipping and some injury may occur.

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