28 Feb How often should you groom your dog?

Like many other dog ​​owners, you like to groom your dog on your own; but professional grooming and cleaning will save your time and energy. Keeping dogs clean, especially puppies, is very difficult and time-consuming, double the difficulty due to their behavioural problems and anxiety. All dogs are different, and their grooming needs are unique too. How often their hair should be brushed, trimmed, and washed depends on the dog’s coat’s length, texture, and density.

Professional grooming includes brushing, bathing, cleaning ears, eyes, drying and trimming nails. Groomers brush the dog’s coat before bathing and untie the knots; this method will make the dog more comfortable with the shampoo. The dog’s ears are then cleaned to clean the buildup of germs and check for infection signs. When the dog’s coat is dry, Groomer cuts the dog’s nails. Long nails are painful for the dog and make it difficult for him to walk. Finally, brush your dog’s teeth with dog toothpaste.

When and How to groom your dog:

Although grooming time usually depends on the breed, hair length and coat type, regular cleaning should be done once a month. For puppies and young dogs that are just starting to groom, you should start brushing or grooming at home first to get your dog used to the process.

 groom your short-haired dog:

Short-haired dogs need less grooming. These dogs’ hair shouldn’t be cut too short; unless there is an illness or a doctor’s prescription. Excessive shortening of these dogs is harmful and prohibited due to the cut’s proximity to their skin. Instead of cutting your hair short, you should brush your hair regularly to distribute the natural oil on your dog’s skin and coat and keep their body healthy. If your short hair dog is shedding, you can use a curry-type brush. If your short-hair dog has an undercoat, brush their coat at least every other day so that the loose hair is trapped inside and doesn’t irritate their skin. Short-haired dogs need a bath every 6 to 12 weeks, but if their skin is oily, they should be washed every 4 to 6 weeks.

Groom your long-haired dog:

These dogs need a lot of cleaning. They should be cleaned every day or twice a day. The best way to eliminate knots close to the skin and prevent damage is to use a comb. If these deep knots aren’t identified and removed, they will turn into painful mats that damage your dog’s skin. Long-haired dogs should be bathed every 4 to 6 weeks, and their hair shortened every 8 to 12 weeks. Get help from a professional groomer to do all the cleaning work regularly and accurately.

Groom your dog with a thick undercoat:

Dogs with thick undergarments, such as Spitz breeds, need daily brushing and bathing to stay healthy. To further clean them, instead of sharp blades, an underlay hook with rotating threads should be used; to prevent injury to your dog. Thorough cleaning undercoat should be done by Groomer every 8 to 12 weeks. These dogs’ hair shouldn’t be cut more than half an inch because too much hair shortening changes the underlying layer’s regrowth, which takes about two years to regenerate.

Groom your dog with silky hair:

Dogs with silky hair should be brushed and combed daily. To do this, it’s better to use a greyhounds’ comb and cut their hair every 4 to 8 weeks. Silky-haired dogs like to have low fat under the skin, so they need to be bathed regularly. A better solution for this breed is to add some baking soda to their bathwater to balance the pH.

Groom your terriers or dogs with a similar coat:

Terrier coats should be brushed, washed and trimmed daily. This is difficult and time-consuming to do, so it’s best to use a professional groomer or choose a shorter cut. Due to the variety of clothing of this breed, different hairstyles can be used for them. Jack Russell, for example, which has a smooth cover, usually doesn’t need to be trimmed. But Yorkies with long, flowing coats should be groomed every month or so. But the Airedales race is between the two. Anna usually has to have her hair coats trimmed every 4 to 8 weeks.

Groom your dog with a curly coat:

Grooming this breed is also very difficult and time-consuming. The coats of these dogs need more attention and care than other breeds. They should be brushed daily. If you want your dog coat to be long, it’s necessary to brush it two or three times a day. They should be bathed every 3 to 4 weeks, and their hair should be cut every 6 to 8 weeks. Finding a normal grooming routine that is really helpful to the dog and his owner will make him feel good about grooming and cleanliness. This is the most important and best part of Groomer’s work.

The cleanliness of each dog depends on his breed. Sometimes washing and cleaning too much not only endangers the dog’s health but also makes him constantly afraid of cleanliness. Grooming is a must, and it must be patiently persuaded to do it again. Sometimes amateur grooming can pose a serious threat to your dog’s life. In the whole process of cleaning your dog, you can count on our professional team in Mishka and be sure that our experts use the best and most suitable dog breed’s grooming. Your dogs in Mishka Grooming will feel good and comfortable and will be eager to come again.