| Dog grooming is not simply an aesthetic
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| | periodic care. Before you purchase or
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| bonus for our canine friends. Maintaining
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| | adopt a dog, it's a good idea to find out
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| a regular grooming schedule will help to
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| | how much grooming it will require. A
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| keep your dog both happy and healthy.
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| | basic guide to dog grooming by coat type
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| Routine dog grooming will ensure that
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| | is as follows:
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| your dog is free of parasites, has
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| | * Curly-Coated - Dogs such as Poodles
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| healthy skin and a shiny coat, and has
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| | have a dense and curly coat that is
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| good dental health. Of course, the
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| | fairly resistant to water. These dogs
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| aesthetic benefits are also a plus. Only
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| | will require dog grooming at least once
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| a true dog lover wants to be around a
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| | every two months, or six times a year.
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| dirty, stinky dog with bad breath. Proper
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| | * Short-Coated - Dogs with short dense
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| dog grooming will bring out the best in
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| | coats, such as Corgis and Boxers need a
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| man's best friend.
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| | weekly brushing, but do not need to be
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| What's Involved in Dog Grooming?
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| | bathed more than once or twice a year
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| While dog grooming can be performed at
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| | unless a problem arises.
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| home, the best results can be achieved
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| | * Long-Coated - Long coated dogs, such as
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| via a professional dog groomer. A
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| | Collies and Sheepdogs, require a daily
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| thorough dog grooming session takes care
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| | brushing to keep their coats in good
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| of all the hygienic needs of your dog.
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| | condition. Additional dog grooming
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| The grooming process generally takes a
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| | including regular bathing, should be
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| hour or two to accomplish, but the
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| | administered once every other month.
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| results are well worth the time spent. A
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| | * Silky-Coated - Afghans, Cocker Spaniels
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| typical dog grooming session consists of
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| | and Pekinese dogs belong to the silky
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| the following treatments for your dog:
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| | coated dog group. These dogs require
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| * A thorough bath including flea dip (if
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| | daily brushing and a thorough dog
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| applicable)
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| | grooming session four times a year.
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| * A complete coat brushing to eliminate
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| | * Wire-Coated - Wire coated dogs require
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| tangles and matted hair
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| | considerable dog grooming. Dogs such as
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| * Styling as requested (can include
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| | Terriers and Schnauzers should be bathed
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| accessories such as bows, rhinestones and
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| | every three months and have their coat
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| bandannas)
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| | clipped every six to eight weeks.
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| * Nail trimming
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| | * Smooth-Coated - The smooth-coated class
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| * Ear cleaning and examination for
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| | of dogs includes Labrador Retrievers,
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| parasites
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| | Doberman Pinschers and Dachshunds. These
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| * Teeth cleaning
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| | are very low maintenance dogs and require
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| How Often Should Dog Grooming Take Place?
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| | only weekly brushing and bathing as
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| The frequency with which your should
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| | necessary.
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| groom your dog is dependent on the breed
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| | Whatever type of dog you own, it's
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| and coat quality of your dog. Some breeds
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| | important to see that proper grooming is
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| are considered high maintenance in terms
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| | maintained for the health and happiness
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| of dog grooming, while others need only
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| | of your canine companion.
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