Dog Grooming Tips

See also: Adopting A Dog, Cat grooming Tips, Dog Grooming Tips

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Why you need

If you want your dogs coat to shine and and be soft, consider grroming him yourself, or taking him to the nearest vet office offering this, or another close Groomer.
However, you can even grrom your dog at home by following these simple tips.

Make sure your dog is not sensitive to shedding blades or combs.
Find the brushes you need. Shedding blade, hair brush, comb, soft-bristled brush, eccetera.
Start grooming your dog with the shedding blade to remove excess hair. Do NOT use this on the dogs' legs or face.
Use a soft-bristled brush on him coat. Begin on his neck and move down his body, under his belly, and on his tail.
If you want, you may use a comb or hair brush. Stroke his coat gently with it to make the hairs lie flat.
When you are finished, praise your dog and give him a treat or two for standing still.

For a soft-bristled brush, consider using a brand new horse brush. They have the perfect stiffness.
When purchasing a shedding blade, look for the spiral one. They are much easier to use.
Groomers are often very expensive and are tougher with your dog. Try to groom your four-legged friend yourself instead of having to pay for someone to do it.

Be careful not to press too hard on your dog while using a shedding blade.
If you do decide to use a horse brush, make sure it is clean and has never been used. The bristles trap in germs and dust.