Dog Grooming Tips

​Grooming your dog is essential. As easy as it sounds, it is not! Understanding the nature of your dog and teaching him to follow your commands and be obedient is no less than a challenge. For the cleaning and effective grooming of your pet, we have come up with these great bathing tips that you'll find really helpful.
 
Proper bath
Bathing your dog may sound an enjoyable activity to some people, but for others, it is nothing else than a tough challenge. People hire professionals that responsibly bath their dogs, thus ensuring safe and clean pet keeping. Here are some dog grooming tips that you can follow, easily giving the best results.
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Steps to follow for bathing your dog

Brush him properly
A great thing you can do before giving a bath to your dog is to brush his hair first. This will solve any tangles in his hair, which will ultimately help in the effective cleaning of your dog after bathing.

Wet his hair
After you are finished brushing his hair, it’s time to get them wet. Make sure to use clean water and wet the hair properly on the whole body. If using a bathtub, ensure that the drain is open so that the water flows down and doesn't fill up.
 
While doing this, you have to be very careful when it comes to the head region. The head area of the dogs is really sensitive, so great attention must be used for this part. Also, make sure that the water doesn't go into the eyes, ears, or nose. Usually, people prefer to wash the head area using a wet cloth. Seek professional help if you want to wash that area properly.
 
Shampoo
Always use hypoallergenic and medically tested dog shampoo. Also, do not forget to take a patch test with the shampoo before you apply it to the whole body.
 
Massage his body
Next comes the massaging step. Be very gentle when it comes to massaging your dog. Any harsh or spontaneous move can make him upset and restless.
 
Shower
Now use clean water to shower your dog and wash off any shampoo present in his hair. The best thing is to use your hands so that no product remains behind and everything is cleaned out well.
 
Cotton balls
Last but not least, you can clean his ears using cotton balls. Also, they will absorb any excess water that has accidentally gone into his ears.
 
Extra tips

Set a reward
The best thing to make your dog enjoy bathing is to set a bathing treat. Once your dog finishes the bath in a good way, then treat him with his favorite dog treat.
 
Keep your dog relaxed
Another great tip you must follow while bathing your dog is to keep him relaxed and calm. This will make the bathing process easier to conclude.
 
Conclusion
Follow these dog grooming tips to make sure that your pet is groomed in a proper way or you can always reach out to a professional dog groomer. In case of an accident, make sure to reach out to the veterinarian and seek professional medical assistance.