{"id":2162604,"date":"2022-04-15T07:40:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T05:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/?p=2162604"},"modified":"2024-06-16T07:41:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-16T06:41:31","slug":"dog-grooming-at-home-what-you-should-and-should-not-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/dog-grooming-at-home-what-you-should-and-should-not-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Grooming at Home: What You Should and Should Not Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you own a dog, then it\u2019s very important that you groom them at home. The reason for this is that most dogs get very stressed out when they are taken out of their homes into unfamiliar surroundings. This means that taking your dog to a professional groomer isn\u2019t ideal. It can stress them out and cause them unnecessary anxiety. If you are going to groom your dog at home, then there are some things that you need to do, otherwise, you could hurt them or groom them ineffectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

This article will tell you what you should and shouldn\u2019t do when grooming your dog at home:<\/span><\/p>\n

Nail Grinding<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you are going to groom your dog at home, then you need to handle your dog\u2019s nails expertly. It\u2019s no secret that most dogs don\u2019t like having their nails trimmed. If you aren\u2019t good at trimming your dog\u2019s nails, then they will run away and become aggressive every time you go to do it. It\u2019s definitely worth investing in a quality <\/span>dog nail grinder<\/span><\/a> so that you can sort your dog\u2019s nails out smoothly. The better the equipment, the less likely you are to make mistakes. Make sure that you are as careful as possible and don\u2019t hurt your dog.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regular Brushing<\/span><\/h2>\n

You need to make sure that you brush your dog regularly. Dogs that aren\u2019t brushed on a weekly basis develop tangles and knots in their fur, which can hurt them. Matting in your dog\u2019s fur can lead to skin irritation and even infections. Additionally, fleas and ticks can live deep in a dog\u2019s matted fur, causing an infestation. Brushing not only <\/span>clears away dirt and debris<\/span><\/a> from your dog\u2019s coat but also prevents matting from occurring. Don\u2019t ever ignore your dog\u2019s fur, make sure that you brush it regularly. For dogs with longer coats, you should brush them two or three times a week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cleaning Teeth<\/span><\/h2>\n

You also need to make sure that you clean your dog\u2019s teeth. This is one of the main things that most pet owners overlook, and unfortunately, it often <\/span>results in their dog\u2019s teeth decaying<\/span><\/a> or becoming infected. It can be very difficult to clean the teeth of a dog because they tend to dislike it. The best way to do this is to get a specially designed dog toothbrush, and gently scrub. If they resist, scold them. When they let you brush their teeth, reward them with a treat. They will then associate treats with tooth brushing and welcome toothbrushing in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bathing<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bathing is another very difficult thing to do, especially if your dog hates water (which most do). In order to bathe your dog properly, you first need to invest in quality shampoo and body scrub. You then need to clear your bathroom out, put down some plastic sheets on the floor, and gently ease your dog into the tub. Some people muzzle their dogs when they are washing them because their dogs become aggressive. If yours does, then this is a good idea. Never force your dog into the bathroom and do not surprise them with the water. Let it run first, so they know what is happening.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you own a dog, then you need to groom them properly. If you don\u2019t groom your dog, their health will fall into disarray. Grooming not only improves their physical appearance but also their mental health. It makes them feel better when they are clean and in good physical condition.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you own a dog, then it\u2019s very important that you groom them at home. The reason for this is that most dogs get very stressed out when they are taken out of their homes into unfamiliar surroundings. This means that taking your dog to a professional groomer isn\u2019t ideal. It can stress them out […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1178,"featured_media":2200015,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/petsbehave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nh1d0xx6ldk.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"Dog Grooming at Home: What You Should and Should Not Do","footnotes":""},"categories":[6988,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2162604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editorials","category-wildlife"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2162604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1178"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2162604"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2162604\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2200015"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2162604"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2162604"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2162604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}