It would be fantastic if you didn’t have to shell out money to have your dog groomed, right? At-home dog grooming requires adhering to key fundamentals whether your dog has short or long hair. To help you save time and money, I’ll go through some of the fundamentals of grooming dogs of any breed. I’ll next go into detail about the differences between short- and long-coated dogs.
Okay, let’s begin.
Grooming Advice Number One: Managing and Setting Up for All Dogs
Without a doubt, home dog grooming is more cost-effective than professional grooming. You can find the basics in this article. First, your dog needs to know the stand, sit, and stay commands so he won’t jump out of the tub.
And I’m assuming you’ve had your dog in your care ever since he was a little pup. Your dog will be much easier to clip if you’ve been socialising him with play and handling from others prior to the appointment.
Prepare Your Personal Care Kit
If you want to avoid bending over and holding the dog down too much when trimming its hair, trimming its nails, or cleaning its teeth and gums, a non-slip mat placed on a table can be quite helpful.
You should have a set of brushes, combs, and scissors in your kit.
Second of All Dog Breeds Grooming Tips: Bathing
In another piece, I go into greater depth on this, but in short, you need a tub that is large enough to accommodate your dog. Put some hot water in it. Prepare a pail of warm water in case your dog resists being submerged.
Now, gather your canine shampoo, a non-slip mat, a plastic jug, a towel or a hair dryer (depending on the dog’s coat), and a plastic jug. The shampoo industry has expanded to include a wide variety of products. If your dog is plagued with fleas or ticks, for instance, a special shampoo can help. Buy a shampoo that treats your dog’s skin issue if he or she suffers from one.
Preparing to Soap Up
Now, immerse your dog completely with the warm water by pouring it over him. If you plan on bathing him, the non-slip mat might also come in handy in the tub. Use cotton wool to keep soapy water out of his ears.
To the water in the jug, add 15–20 ml of shampoo. The scrubbing must begin. Hold off on washing his face with soap for the time being. Get a good lather going on the dog’s fur and skin. Next, slowly and cautiously make your way to his face.
Make sure you keep your distance from his face. A sponge is even better for cleaning your dog’s face. The underside of your dog’s tail is another great place to utilise the sponge. Infection-causing bacteria thrive in this environment because of the prevalence of faeces.
It’s Washing Time!
Now use the towel to dry off your dog’s head before rinsing the rest of his body. Short-haired dogs should be rinsed for around 3 minutes, while long-haired dogs should be rinsed for about 5 minutes.
Take care to avoid irritating your dog’s skin by using a high heat setting on the dryer when drying the rest of his body. As a matter of fact, playing it safe means starting on low.
