How to Make Dog Bath Time Fun for Your Dog
When you bathe your dog, do you get a squirming and bucking animal that can’t wait for you to let go of it before it makes a dash for the door?
Helping Your Dog Go Through His First Dog Grooming Session
Do you remember the first time you ever went to a barber shop and the nervousness you felt then before you got your first haircut? How about the first time you ever had a pedicure or a manicure? Now imagine your dog feeling the same way with its first dog grooming session. While dogs basically want to be kept clean and comfortable, they do not know that grooming them is the way for this to happen. You will need to get your dog used to grooming and the first step is always the hardest when it comes to this task.
Keeping Your Dog’s Anal Glands Clean
Although most pet owners recognize the fact that they need to express their dog’s anal glands to prevent it from swelling, they usually leave the job to groomers at the pet salon. It is normal for dog’s anal glands to get dirty but it is not normal to keep them that way. This is why pet owners need to be more sensitive to their dog’s needs, from general health care procedures like grooming hair properly and providing the right nutrition to specific activities like trimming nails and expressing anal sacs.
Keeping Your Dog Clean: A Closer Look at Dog Hygiene
Your dog needs more than good food and some amount of petting, hugging and exercise. Dogs need to be kept clean and healthy, and one of the best ways to do this is to groom them properly and ensure that their body parts are in good condition.