Grooming can start right away with the new puppy. Many owners think that it is
a mistake to bathe or brush dogs under six months of age. They worry that
bathing will dry out the coat or that brushing may be too rough on a puppy at
this age. The opposite is actually true. Many puppies will come from the
breeders or animal shelter with a dirty or smelly coat. These dogs need to be
bathed and it will do no harm.
In the past, the generally accepted advice was that frequent bathing of your
pet would damage the coat. Although this belief was never true, it was not
until recently that the make-up and function of dogs' hair coats has been
understood. Biochemically, the skin and hair of the normal puppy is very
similar to that of a human. Both human and puppy skin and hair are
comprised of protein with oil as a lubricant. Modern shampoos designed for
dogs of all ages and coat types enable the owner to bathe their pet as often
as desired, in some cases, daily. The average puppy probably commands a
bath at least weekly. This not only helps control odor by removing excessive
dander, oil, and bacteria, but also is hygienic in helping to prevent
dirt-related skin infections.
a mistake to bathe or brush dogs under six months of age. They worry that
bathing will dry out the coat or that brushing may be too rough on a puppy at
this age. The opposite is actually true. Many puppies will come from the
breeders or animal shelter with a dirty or smelly coat. These dogs need to be
bathed and it will do no harm.
In the past, the generally accepted advice was that frequent bathing of your
pet would damage the coat. Although this belief was never true, it was not
until recently that the make-up and function of dogs' hair coats has been
understood. Biochemically, the skin and hair of the normal puppy is very
similar to that of a human. Both human and puppy skin and hair are
comprised of protein with oil as a lubricant. Modern shampoos designed for
dogs of all ages and coat types enable the owner to bathe their pet as often
as desired, in some cases, daily. The average puppy probably commands a
bath at least weekly. This not only helps control odor by removing excessive
dander, oil, and bacteria, but also is hygienic in helping to prevent
dirt-related skin infections.
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A groomer is only as good as the dog allows her/him to be. Understand that
a puppy’s coat is soft and fluffy and not the same texture it will be when she
is older. It may therefore be difficult to get it exactly the way you would like
it. Puppies, even the best behaved, can be fidgety. They will usually calm
down as they grow into adults, so be patient and don’t expect a great
grooming until the dog is a bit older. Once they have been to the groomer a
few times, they generally behave themselves and take to the process readily.
Remember a good groomer will always work with your puppy. Experienced
groomers understand how to handle puppies and know it is more important
not to push them. It is more important to go slowly and cheerfully. They
know that a happy puppy is much better in the long run than a perfectly
groomed one. So find a groomer you trust and let the first puppy grooming
begin!
a puppy’s coat is soft and fluffy and not the same texture it will be when she
is older. It may therefore be difficult to get it exactly the way you would like
it. Puppies, even the best behaved, can be fidgety. They will usually calm
down as they grow into adults, so be patient and don’t expect a great
grooming until the dog is a bit older. Once they have been to the groomer a
few times, they generally behave themselves and take to the process readily.
Remember a good groomer will always work with your puppy. Experienced
groomers understand how to handle puppies and know it is more important
not to push them. It is more important to go slowly and cheerfully. They
know that a happy puppy is much better in the long run than a perfectly
groomed one. So find a groomer you trust and let the first puppy grooming
begin!
Don’t Expect Perfection
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