When adopting a dog, the individual takes charge of the health and well-being of another living being. This responsibility involves feeding, physical activity, education, but also maintaining the hair, skin, claws, etc.

In addition to cultivating the health of the pooch, this regular care maintains a more sanitary environment at home, which is beneficial for your health as well. They are also effective in eliminating certain unpleasant odors that can be released by the hair.

This happens especially in winter for dogs with a woolly undercoat.

The care and the order in which it is assigned may differ from one owner to another or from one groomer to another. Complete grooming usually includes shearing, bathing with an appropriate shampoo and conditioner, ear hair removal and cleaning, and nail clipping.

How often?

Depending on your dog’s coat and skin, the frequency of grooming and the hygiene care required may vary. Some breeds require a complete grooming routine, while it is not necessary for others.

Take advantage of the expertise of a canine professional to learn the grooming habits to adopt for your pet.

Generally speaking, basic care such as detangling the hair and maintaining the cushions and cleaning the ears should not be neglected outside of complete grooming. These treatments contribute considerably to the well-being of your dog and allow, for example, to opt for scissor cuts, which require that the coat be well maintained in order to keep it long.

In addition, if you allow your dog to sit on the couch or sleep in your bed, it is essential to increase the frequency of grooming for health and rather obvious reasons!

At a grooming center or at home?

While some prefer to do this care themselves, others trust professional groomers. In the first case, make sure you know the right techniques and do your research beforehand. You don’t want to hurt your dog or make the task more difficult than it should be. You will also need suitable equipment, such as a razor, scissors, nail clippers, suitable products, etc.

All of this care requires precision, patience and gentleness. This is why many owners opt for services in pet stores or grooming centers. You will find canine experts there who will happily and expertly offer a complete grooming to your dog.

Don’t hesitate to inquire in order to find a professional trained to not only groom your companion, but also to spot signs of skin diseases, tics and other parasites that sometimes go unnoticed. It is important to entrust your beloved pet to a person we trust and who will be able to provide the appropriate care with the gentleness and knowledge required. Contact us for more details.