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Begin by gradually wetting the dog’s coat until it is saturated then apply enough dog shampoo to achieve a good foaming lather as you gently massage the shampoo into the coat. use only shampoos recommended for dogs and if unavailable use baby shampoo. Only shampoo the head if neccessary. Be careful to see that no [...]

Some dogs hate water so it is a good idea to start washing them at about three months of age so they become used to it. The best place to do the washing is in a large laundry tub. Do not place the puppy in a tub full of water or under a jet of [...]

Dogs require regular washing to keep them clean and to prevent skin problems from developing, especially if they live in a warm climate. Where ticks and fleas are prevalent, dogs should be washed weekly in dog shampoo followed by an insecticidal rinse. Dogs with a very strong body odour usually have a skin problem. If [...]

Longhaired dogs should be groomed every day using a short flexible wire bristle brush and a wide toothed comb. Comb the hair away from the body to remove any small knots, followed by a thorough brushing in the direction that the hair falls. Knots that cannot be combed out may be teased out or broken [...]

Shorthaired dogs should be brushed twice weekly using a brush with flexible wire bristles or short natural bristles. Brush the hair in the direction it falls. Dogs often resent having their face brushed. In these cases wipe the face with a moist cloth. If brushing the face, be careful to see that you do not [...]

Start grooming your puppy at about three months of age so that it becomes accustomed to the feel of the brush and/or comb. Don’t become to vigorous, other wise the puppy will resent being groomed. Most dogs enjoy being brushed and combed and grooming your dog at an early age makes your task much easier [...]

Grooming keeps the coat clean, prevents matting of the hair, stimulates circulation, and removes loose hair. Longhaired dogs need their coats combed and brushed daily to prevent the hair becoming matted. Mats tend to form behind the ears, around the neck, under the belly, along the sides and in the tail. Dogs that are badly [...]

The grooming equipment required will vary according to the breed of dog and whether you wish to groom your dog yourself or have it done professionally at a dog grooming salon. *short, pure bristle brush-to brush shorthaired dogs. *short, flexible wire bristle brush-to brush longhaired dogs. *pointed scissors-to trim hair and deknot long hair. *cotton [...]

People living with dogs in the house often notice and complain about the amount of hair the dog sheds. Shedding of hair is a normal process; dogs are covered in hair, and they have a lot more to shed than humans. If a dog is losing large amounts of hair but is replacing it so [...]