Dog grooming is all that you need to turn your pet dog into a responsible member of the family.

Grooming your dog will help keep her in a great state of health and increases the bond between
you and your dog.

It would ensure that your pet is free from parasites, and the coat will be both healthy and shiny. The dental health of the dog is also a part of the dog grooming practice.

Most dogs might be restless when the grooming is just starting off but after a while they tend to
get used to it and then really begin to enjoy it.Interestingly also it increases the beauty of
the dog.

Dogs that have particularly long hair, get such trimmed and combed which puts the hair in the
right formation. This also prevents the tangling of hair like that of the Rastafarian.

Dogs that lack grooming can really stink, with bad breath. If you were like me I guess you would
not like to hang around with stinking pets. But good grooming practice can take care of this.

Although the best place to get good grooming for your dog is from a professional. But the fact
now is you can learn about it and do it at home and save some dollars.

Usually a grooming session includes;
1. Bathing the dog properly and thoroughly
2. Then followed by antiseptic dip to remove ticks, fleas and other external parasites
3. A good brushing of the coat to hair tangles and matted hair
4. Then the hair can be styled, the nails are then trimmed since the are pets to prevent them
from harming anyone
5. The ear is also cleaned and checked for parasites as this is a good hiding place for them
6.Lastly the teeth cleaning which also tackles bad breath.

The breed of your dog determines how regularly you do the grooming the more hair the more
frequently such should be done. Some just have silk coats like Labradors retrievers and
Dachshunds.

They require less grooming except for brushing which could be weekly since their hair would not
matt or tangle.But long and curly coated dogs like Poodles, Sheepdogs, require more grooming like
once in a month.

The fact remains that good dog grooming is just right for your pets. Make sure you do it as and at when due.

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What type of public relations can dog groomers do? It seems that all businesses large and small must be one with the communities and consumers, which support them right? Indeed, yet some businesses are much easier to promote such community goodwill due to their industry sub-sectors.

What can a small local service business like a mobile dog groomer do to promote a public relations program? Well consider if you will that dog groomers work around animals so whatever they do they will wish to do something positive that has to do with animals and preferably dogs.

Perhaps the dog groomer can keep a list of dogs for sale and dogs wanted and interact their list with that of the local pound and pet adoption centers. Since the dog groomer knows lots of people with animals this is a natural extension of what they are already doing and it helps pet owners, as well as past, present and perhaps future customers.

A mobile dog groomer might also give away information about dog trainers, seeing eye dogs, police dogs, veterinarians and shelters. By being a catalyst and a clearing house for information a dog groomer can be well on their way to smart public relations.

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Is your dog due for a makeover? Has she been enjoying the great
outdoors a little too much? Here are some simple tips for helping
your dog put her best paw forward.

It all begins with the brushing:

- Brush your dog regularly. Daily is best. Be sure to also

brush against hair growth direction to check for fleas and

ticks.

- The right tools. For short-haired dogs, most groomers

recommend stainless-steel combs because they slide through

coats very easily.

For medium to long haired dogs start with a slicker brush and

then follow with a stainless steel comb.

In hot months consider investing in a flea comb to make sure

your dog has not become a flea hotel.

To make your dog’s coat really shine, finish with a soft

bristle brush.

- If your dog hates being brushed it sometimes helps to brush

after play time. Start by brushing in the hair growth

direction. When you are finished, reward your dog with a

treat. Each day brush your dog a little longer. And if you

are lucky, your dog may even begin to like being brushed.

Now for the bath:

- Brush your dog from head to toe making sure all mats are gone.

For small dogs a sink works great. For medium to large dogs,

a tub or shower works best. Use only warm water and a good

shampoo made for dogs. People shampoo is too harsh and can

irritate your dog’s skin. Most groomers recommend working

from the back end forward, lathering the head last.

- Rinse, rinse, and rinse again to make sure you have removed

all shampoo.

- Short-haired dogs dry quickly and only need to be dried off

with a towel. If your dog has long hair, you may need to

brush him while he’s drying to avoid tangles.

The Grand Finale:

- Finish by giving your dog a treat.

- Then celebrate! You and your dog survived the bath, and you

have a clean dog.

Margaret Svete, best-selling author, television and radio personality, and dog rescuer helps dog owners discover easy dog care tips. Subscribe to the premiere dog care ezine, The Dog Enquirer, at http://www.allaboutdogcare.com

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