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How To Properly Bathe Your Dog
from:The rules on how often you should bathe your dog are different from one dog to the next. Various breeds as well as various types of coats determine how often the dog should be given a bath. For example, the Poodle should be bathed every four or six weeks. On the other hand, the Pointer can go three or four months between baths. Other breeds which have harsh long coats, such as the Pomeranian, Samoyed, and the Norwegian Elkhound require less frequent bathing because it tends to soften the coat. However, dogs that are kept in the house most of the time have to be bathed more frequently to keep them clean.
Bathing the dog is important in order to keep the coat and skin clean and healthy. The coat should always be brushed thoroughly before the bath. This will help to remove all dead hair and all mats from the coats of long haired dogs.
The next step is to prepare the materials you are going to use before the bath. The following is a list of supplies you will need:
1. Shampoo (regular or special shampoos for conditioning, color, coat, etc.)
2. Bristle Brush
3. Sponge
4. Rubber Tub Mat
5. Two Thick Bath size Towels
6. Chain and Choke (to secure dog)
7. Spray Hose
8. Cream Rinse (long haired breeds with the exception of the Poodle and Terriers).
Always remember to secure your dog safely in the tub. A chain and choke is necessary for this, giving the dog about a foot and a half of slack. This will make sure that the dog cannot jump from the tub and injure himself. A rubber tub mat is also a good safety precaution.
Using a spray hose, wet the coat thoroughly with warm water. Next, apply the shampoo to the dog's coat with a sponge, paying special attention to the ears, rectum area, and pads of the feet. These three areas are usually neglected by most groomers when bathing the dog. A small bristle brush may be used to scrub the head, ears, pads of the feet, and other extremely dirty areas of the coat. When the coat is thoroughly soaped and scrubbed, rinse it with warm water. When rinsing, place the thumb over the ear opening to keep water out of the ears. Also keep a hand over the eyes to prevent any soap from getting into them. Since every dog should have a double bath, repeat the soaping and rinsing process. On the last rinse be sure to get all of the soap out of the coat. Gently squeeze the hair on the legs, tail, ears, and all parts of the dog's body with your hands to remove excess water. You must first towel dry before using a dryer.
How To Properly Bathe Your Dog
The rules on how often you should bathe your dog are different from one dog to the next Various breeds as well as various types of coats determine how often the dog should be given a bath For example, the Poodle should be bathed every four or six weeks On the other hand, the Pointer can go three or four months between baths Other breeds which have harsh long coats, such as the Pomeranian, .....More on Dog Grooming New York City
3 Ways to Dry the Coat
There are three methods that can be applied to properly dry the coat, depending on the breed of dog you are working with These are: The fluff dry method, the cage drying method, and the towel dry method The first method and perhaps the most difficult to achieve is the fluff dry method A high speed floor dryer is used for this procedure This method of drying is a very important and cruc.....More on Dog Grooming New York City
Special Care for Grooming Sensitive Skin Part II
Your dogand#39;s skin is one of his most sensitive and easily damaged organs If he develops a skin problem such as an allergy or a negative reaction to grooming products, his skin can initiate a cycle of other conditions that can be difficult to cure Some breeds in particular have very sensitive skin that would require special care and handling For example, if your dog has a white or light colored.....More on Dog Grooming New York City
How to Groom a Long Coat
The long coated small breeds are characterized by a certain appealing full fluffiness, as opposed to the parted coat breeds, which are characterized by long, smooth, flowing hair, which is more similar to long human hair For this reason, keep this in mind when grooming long coated small dogs: Think of the coat standing out from the body, rather than lying flat against the skin When you ha.....More on Dog Grooming New York City
Special Care for Grooming Sensitive Skin Part I
When grooming any type of breed, you have to be very careful not to injure the skin Slicker brushes, clippers, and scissors can all cause serious injury to a dogand#39;s skin For dogs with sensitive skin, use tools lightly and take special care when grooming a dog with skin problems Skin conditions are for a vet to deal with, and not for the groomer to try and solve Skin problems that can be cau.....More on Dog Grooming New York City
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