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Bath Time! Where is your dog getting his? – Part 5
The easiest and most expensive way to take the work out of grooming you dog is to take him to the Dog Groomer and let her do it. Bathing & grooming are essential to a healthy pet. Most professional groomers offer state-of-the-art dog grooming facilities with professional grooming stylists. They take the mess and work out of grooming your dog.
They provide all the tools products and expertise necessary to give you dog the best care. From quality dog shampoos
, haircuts, and flea treatments – to exotic styling, pedicures, skin care, and moisturizing treatments, your pampered pet will go home looking great as well as feeling great! Dog grooming services are available by daily appointment, or can be scheduled with boarding.
Always bear in mind that most dog groomers are pleasant, professional, and caring. The goal of keeping your pet a happy pampered puppy, will always be their top priority!
Bath Time! Where is your dog getting his? – Part 4
Washing your dog is a dirty job! The mixture of water with shedding hair and muddy paws makes for a messy clean up. Many pet owners have taken the mess elsewhere. When you wash your car, do you wash in the driveway of your home? Or, do you take it to the car wash.
When you take your dog to the dog wash the only thing you need is your dirty dog. The dog wash provides the rest! Wash stations are cleaned and disinfected after every use so you don’t have to bathe your pup in the wet hair of a previous pooch and you don’t have to worry about harmful germs that can cause Parvo and other illnesses.
When your traveling with your dog, it is not always practical to take all the grooming supplies
with you to respond to any unexpected events. Once we walking along a mountain lake when we saw Fido rolling on his back. He was rolling in a pile of dead fish. You can imagine the rest of the story.
Bath Time! Where is your dog getting his? – Part 3
Keep in mind when giving your dog a bath, use a shampoo designed for dogs, wear clothing you don’t mind getting wet and rap a towel around him after the rinse cycle to reduce the disaster when he shakes. Fido will tell you that shaking is the fun part, second only to the brushing your going to give him next. Make bathing and brushing your dog a regular and fun experience. It is a great way to bond with your dog.
The big question here is who is getting the bath? You or the dog? Probably both. If you are washing your dog in the laundry sink, as many people do, you need to place a wire mesh screen over the drain to keep any loose dog hair from clogging the drain.
Before dragging Fido into the laundry room, there are a few things you need to have on hand:
- Three large towels, one for the dog, one for you, and one for the floor under your feet. This will keep you from slipping on a wet floor and having Fido jump out on top of you.
- Dog Shampoo – When bathing your dog use a Shampoo made for them. Human Shampoo is not for dogs. Many different types of Shampoo are made for Fido and Fido will appreciate you using one of them.
- An extra set of clothes for you.
Wet dogs like to shake. After carefully rinsing Fido off after you have washed him, (soap left behind after a bath can cause hot spots), place his towel over him, pat him down, remove him from the sink and stand back. Your towel and dry cloths will come in handy at this point.
Bath Time! Where is your dog getting his? – Part 2
Get out the Garden Hose, turn on the water, and chase Fido around the yard until he’s soaked and call it good. I have actually seen people bathe their dog in this manner. What a joke. First of all when do you apply the soap? And how are you going to be sure he is rinsed thoroughly, to prevent hot spots? If you don’t use soap he’s likely to smell worse than before you started.
In warm weather you can bathe your dog outside. Pick a place that will not turn to mud when it gets wet. It’s a good idea a have a washtub large enough for your dog to stand up in and fill it with a few inches of water. Use a quality dog shampoo
made for dogs. Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap.
Water straight from a garden hose may start off warm, but usually gets cold very fast. If your dog starts to resist and shiver, as the water gets colder, you may want to consider another option.
Bath Time! Where is your dog getting his? – Part 1
Every now and then, like it or not, your dog is going to need a bath. It’s a part of good grooming practices, health maintenance and, well, to put it simply, he’ll smell better. Many dog breeds like the Water Spaniel, love water, and look forward to every opportunity to get wet, and to share their wetness with you. Other Breeds, like the Norwegian Elkhound, believe water is for drinking and has no place on the exterior of their body.
If your dog is active, works hard and plays harder, he will need a good brushing
before his bath to remove any foreign object hanging out in his fur. Some dogs simply lays around the house all day, eating treats and getting spoiled by you. Guess what? You still need to brush him.
There are many methods and places to bath a dog. In this series of blogs we are going to look at the most common ones and discuss the benefits of each.
What is your Doggie’s Lifestyles? – Part 5
Show Dogs have all the advantages of a city dog and a suburban dog. In addition to those lifestyle advantages, the Show Dog gets to travel to lots of fun places. Dog shows are fun for both the dog and the handler. Well it’s fun if you win, but who likes the idea of some judge telling you that another dog is prettier than your dog?
Grooming is a big part of the preparation for any dog show. Careful brushing, combing and the trimming of the dogs nails
, are all important aspects of preparation. If Fido doesn’t look pretty, Fido doesn’t win.
Not all dog show venues are based on how pretty your dog is. The performance of a dog, such as an obedience dog, is base on how well he performs the exercises that are required to qualify in the event. Performance events require a lot of training, for both the dog and handler. The good part about this is true bonding occurs between the dog and handler, during the period of training.
Bonding With Your Dog – Part 10
There are lots of opportunities to bond with your dog. From the essentials of bathing and brushing, to the fun things like dog tricks and hiking in the woods. A well cared for dog is a happy dog.
Keep in mind when giving your dog a bath, use a shampoo
designed for dogs, wear clothing you don’t mind getting wet and rap a towel around him after the rinse cycle to reduce the disaster when he shakes. Fido will tell you that shaking is the fun part, second only to the brushing your going to give him next. Make bathing and brushing your dog a regular and fun experience. It is a great way to bond with your dog.
Tying you dog to you is a great way to bond with your dog. Letting him be a part of what your doing, even when you don’t have time to play with him. The worst thing he could do, would be to attack the vacuum cleaner. But then a little humor in your work day isn’t all bad.
When hiking, start with short trips on rougher ground and work up to longer hikes on rocky terrain. You want to make hiking something your dog looks forward to, not something he fears because he ends us with sore muscles and sore feet.
Dog tricks are great if you or your dog are partial to showing off! This type of training is also great for calming overly energetic dogs. Your dog’s energy must come out in one way or another so why not channel it into something constructive and fun like trick training?
Bonding With Your Dog – Part 7
It was cleaning day and mommy had at lot of cleaning to do. Fido was bathed and brushed
, so that was one thing she didn’t have to worry about. Cleaning up Fido that is. But, what to do with Fido was another matter. She didn’t want to put him back outside because he would just get dirty again. She didn’t want to crate him all day. That wouldn’t be fair to him. She didn’t want to leave him to his own devices. That wouldn’t be fair to her.
Then an idea came to her. She had read an article in a training magazine. The article was called Tied At The Hip. She got a piece of rope, about five feet long. She tied one end to Fido’s collar, and the other end she tied around her waist. The rope was just long enough that Fido could lay down beside her, or walk with her as she walked around the house.
This is a great way to bond with your dog. Letting him be a part of what your doing, even when you don’t have time to play with him. The worst thing he could do, would be to attack the vacuum cleaner. But then a little humor in your work day isn’t all bad.
Bonding With Your Dog – Part 6
Fido was outside playing when he saw a rabbit in his yard. The race was on. He chased that rabbit everywhere. The rabbit ran through a mud puddle, so did Fido. The rabbit ran through tall weeds with stickers, so did Fido. The rabbit reached the fence and slipped through. Fido got to the fence, put on the breaks and slid in the mud. The Rabbit got away. Fido was a mess.
This type of activity was not unusual for Fido. He is a lively and active dog. A high maintenance Dog, indeed. When Fido came back to the house, he was ushered thru the door leading to the mud room. Yes when you have a Fido you need a mud room. Fido got a bath. Mommy got a bath.
Keep in mind when giving your dog a bath, use a shampoo
designed for dogs, wear clothing you don’t mind getting wet and rap a towel around him after the rinse cycle to reduce the disaster when he shakes. Fido will tell you that shaking is the fun part, second only to the brushing your going to give him next. Make bathing and brushing your dog a regular and fun experience. It is a great way to bond with your dog.
A Road Trip – Part 3
It has been said many times: Grooming your dog is an important component of dog ownership. Know body wants to see a Shaggy un-kept dog. Except in the movies. This is especially important at a dog show where the dog’s appearance is paramount to any success he may have in the show.
The best produces are used form Shampoos to self-rinse, a self rinsing cleaner used for stains and hard to whiten areas. Self rinse is also used for the overall appearance of the dog. High quality scissors are use for trimming and quality brushes and combs are a necessity.
You can purchase these items in a grooming kit
or buy them individually. Shampoo is purchases in large or small quantities depending on need. The grooming area at a dog show is a great place to visit and learn the secrets of good grooming. The groomers and dog handlers are very friendly and helpful in promoting good grooming and care for your dog.