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Original Self Service Dog Wash and Professional Pet
Grooming"
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Wash your pet,
hassle free and no cleanup!
Do it your self or have it professionally groomed - However the
mood strikes you!
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Dog Grooming
Every dog needs grooming, some breeds more than others. Grooming
your dog can be as simple as brushing weekly for a short haired
breed like a Labrador, to daily grooming for a longhaired breed
like a Bouvier or Briard.
Most dogs shed a little all the time. But
generally twice a year, dogs shed their old coat and grow a new
one. Even Labradors can shed a lot at this time, usually in the
spring and fall. Growing and shedding coat depends on many
factors such as the length of daylight, temperature, health and
nutrition.
For most short-haired dogs, a maintenance weekly grooming will
suffice. For these dogs a curry brush or soft slicker is
sufficient. Long haired dogs require more frequent grooming. It
is important to keep their coat from becoming matted Mats are
clumps of hair that are difficult or impossible to brush out. If
you find a mat, usually behind their ears, on their neck or
belly or on their legs that you cannot brush out, it is time to
go to your local grooming shop Master groomers, who have years
of experience, are adept at brushing out lightly clumped mats.
The heavier mats may need to be shaved out with clippers. DO NOT
TRY TO CUT MATS OUT OF YOUR DOG'S COAT. Dog's skin is quite thin
in some places, and it is easy to accidentally cut his skin.
With clippers, your groomer can more safely remove the mats. If
your dog is matted in many places, it may be necessary to shave
your dog all over. This is the humane thing to do for your dog.
Trying to brush out a badly matted dog is an inhumane task that
most reputable grooming shops would not recommend. If in doubt,
discuss this with your veterinarian. Slicker brushes work best
for brushing long haired dogs.
There are also many breeds such as Poodles, Shih
Tzu, Lhasas, and other dogs whose hair continues to grow. These
breeds need professional grooming, usually including a trim,
every 4-6 weeks.
When a dog is groomed in a grooming shop, the groomer usually
clips the dog's nails, cleans the outer ears, shampoos him in a
flea or other shampoo, cage dries him or blows him dry, and
provide the proper breed trim, if indicated. Dogs, who are
regularly groomed, become accustomed to the procedure and are
happy to arrive in the grooming shop Most shops use food treats
and praise to modify the dog's behavior and make the dog more
comfortable in the grooming shop.
If you are unsure about grooming your dog, ask your veterinarian
or stop by a grooming shop in your area for further information.
We all love our dogs, but we love a freshly bathed and groomed
dog even more. Treat yourself and your dog to a professional
grooming. It will make you both happy.
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