Grooming your Dog

One of your dogs basic needs is dog grooming and an important part of your dogs welfare and your peace of mind. Your dog needs maintenance just like you and it is recommended that you give your dog regular physical exercise to help them feel their best.

A doggie bath is not needed as regularly as people however it is important that you understand how much grooming your dog actually needs and make sure that their coat is regularly maintained. A dogs grooming needs depend largely on the type of hair, the breed, the time of year and their general condition.

Other important features of the dog include, nails and the hair around their ears. In case you dog develops a nail skin or ear condition please see your prefered veterinarian.

Here are a few basic grooming basics for you to Use.

1. Bathing

Bathing your Dog

Bath time can be fun for some dogs and their owners however many of us have a very different experience that often ends in water all over the house and all over you. Trying to keep them still is often an impossible task and endurance is the only way to deal with the situation. Be rest assured that in most cases dogs do adjust and get more and more used to the idea of having a bath.

Its is recomended that you learn how to wash your dog properly so that the experience is fun and exciting for both the master and the dog. Remember it does get easier.

We recommend that you wash your dog monthly, however there is no reason why you cannot wash your dog once a week. Best to use a shampoo specifically designed for dogs because the soap free properties will help maintain a prime coat. Veterinarians will sometimes reccomend a special shampoo specific for your dogs skin and coast. Best you follow these instuctions to avoid damaging the dogs skin and coat.

2. Hair Brushing

The best part of any grooming process is the brushing. Most dogs love it, an this is a great time to bond and really get to know your pet while maintaining a healthy coat. We recomend that you use the right brush and follow these guidelines.

Long-haired dogs develop knots quickly and will normally need a daily brush to prevent matting and tangling of their hair.
Medium-haired dogs may not develop knots but are also prone to matting and tangling and should be brushed once a week.
Short-haired dogs are more resiliant and can typically go up to a month in-between brushing.

It doesn't matter the type of hair your dogs has you can brush them daily. Dogs love brushing and it is recommended
that during the periods when your dogs sheds it coast that you brush them daily in order to avoid unnecessary build up and excess shedding.

3. Nail Trimming

trimming your dogs nails

Nail trims are a regular requirement for dogs however are generally disliked by owners and their dogs. Many dogs dislike having their nails cut due to the discomfort and pain and as they know what is comming generally dislike having their paws played with. Dogs are smart and will develop a fear of nail cutting if they experience pain during a session. The best way to avoid this is to take your time and learn how to cut nails correctly so as to avoid the unnecessary pain and dicomfort. You should seek advice from a veteranarian or professional groomer before jumping in an causeing too much discomfort for your dog. All to often inexperienced dog owners trim their dogs nails to far up in advertantly cutting the nail bed and causing great discomfort to the dog. One of the easiest ways to avoid this is to buy a rotary tool to file the dogs nails down.

4. Ear Care

Dog ear care

One place you should always maintain clean and free of moisture is your dogs ear. Ears are a haven for yeast and bacteria if not kept clean. If you have a lucky dog then they will hopefully never experience an ear infection. Monthly cleaning with your regular dog was is recommended. If your pooch is really unlucky then you may have do give him daily washes due to a continuing or constant ear infection.Dogs most susceptible to ear infections can blame their plight on genetics. Dogs with long hair and floppy ears are most susceptible to ear problems and due to the simple fact that their ear canal does not have as much access to fresh and dry air. Many other ear infections are a sign of allergies. If your dog has a foul smell comming from the inside of the ear it is likely that your dog has an infection and needs assistance from you vet. In order to best avoid ear problems we recommend regular cleaning of the ears.

5. Haircuts

Dog hair cut

Some dogs such as the Poodle and Shih Tzu have long growing hair and require haircuts as often as every 2 – 4 weeks depending on the dog and the breed and the style of cut. Professional groomers offer an easy and efficient solution to pet care however pet owners can learn some helpful hints about doggie care and grooming. We recommend that dog owners undertake a little training before launching into a full grooming session. There are some great tips to be learned about cutting into sensitive areas like the ear and feet that should be carefully considered.

LOCAL GROOMERS IN AND AROUND COOLUM

Sandy's Dog Grooming
43 Coolum-Yandina Road, Coolum Beach
Phone: 07 5446 3202
Dog grooming, clipping, styling, tidy ups, bathing, fluff drying, deshedding, dematting, nail clips, flea…

Poshdogs Grooming
203 Centenary Heights Rd, Coolum Beach
Phone: 07 5446 3885 Mobile: 0400 795 022
Beautiful grooming for your pooch! Specialise in Bichon, Maltese, Lhasa, Poodles, Cocker Spaniels…

K-9 Dog Wash
115 Warrack Street, Coolum Beach QLD 4573, Australia
Phone: 07 5446 5440 ‎

Canine Master Groomers – Dog Grooming
Boutique Home Based Salon, Peregian Springs
Mobile: 0400 713 903
Internationally Certified Master Dog Groomer. Breed & Styling Specialist..

The Canine Classroom – Dog & Puppy Training
Coolum, Kawana & Peregian Springs, Sunshine Coast Wide
Mobile: 0400 440 526
Dog & Puppy Training & Obedience Classes. Book your FREE first session today…..

Mooloolaba Veterinary Surery
122 Brisbane Road, Mooloo
Phone: 07 5444 1566

Animal Affair Dog Boutique & Grooming
2/121 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba
Phone: 07 5444 6381 Fax: 07 5444 6381
Luxury dog beds, dog clothes, plush dog toys, Puppia dog harness & executive groomers

CK design dog grooming
41 Avocado Crescent, Bli Bli
Phone: 07 5448 4818
Professional dog grooming salon, wash and dry, stylish clip, show style clip.

Come walking with Ruth
Maroochydore
Mobile: 0418 795 249
Come Walking With Ruth – The Sunny Coast dog walking service

Elite Canine Training & Behaviour – Kylie Smith
Sunshine Coast Wide
Mobile: 0409 789 549
Puppy Kinder & Professional Dog Obedience Training. An essential investment for your puppy.

Faithful Friends Dog Grooming
30 Wywong Street, Pacific Paradise
Phone: 07 5457 0183 Mobile: 0402 599 649
Dog Grooming, Dog Clipping, Hydro-bath

Fancy Tails Mobile Dog Grooming & Washing
Mobile Service Sunshine Coast Wide, Buderim
Mobile: 0420 351 079
Mobile Dog Grooming and Washing, covering the Sunshine Coast.

Fido Hydro Mobile Pet Salon
Kawana Waters, Buddina
Mobile: 0432 558 479
Mobile Pet Grooming Service

Hydrodog Noosa
Mobile, Tewantin
Mobile: 0421 229 228 Non-fixed: 1300 659 055
Professional Dog washing, Clipping and In Home Pet Care

Lamington Terrace Veterinary Surgery
18 Lamington Terrace, Nambour
Phone: 07 5441 3333 Fax: 07 5441 3333
Caring professional veterinary attention for your pets.

Noosa Dog Walking
PO Box 1362, Noosaville
Mobile: 0405 437 239
An exercised dog is a happy dog!

Noosa Pet Grooming
mobile service, Noosaville
Mobile: 0432 144 428
Professional dog grooming salon

Noosa Petsitting Solutions
Sunrise Road, Noosa Heads
Phone: 07 5449 1508 Mobile: 0401 030 010
a range of in-home services to provide the highest care for your fury friends

Palmwoods Veterinary Clinic
4 Briggs Street, Palmwoods
Phone: 07 5445 9500
Complete Animal Health Care. Personalised vet care for your precious pets and farm animals.

Puppy Play Care
4/6 Project Avenue, Noosaville
Mobile: 0403 965 222
Doggie day care, doggie trips and walks, socialising, exercising and behaviour.

Queensland Dog Training
23 Limestone Drive, Widgee
Phone: 07 5484 0456 Mobile: 0488 759 104 Fax: 07 5484 0411
It's all about dogs – Dog Training

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