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10 Brushing Tips
April 29, 2008

                                                                                          


Tips for grooming your dog.

Try these 10 tips to get the most from brushing and combing:

1. Match the brush to your dogs coat type is very important. Use a curved wire slicker or pin brush for long haired breeds (such as Lhasa Apso dogs and Old English Sheepdogs), a regular wire slicker on medium or short coats with dense undercoat (Terriers, German Shepherds Dogs and American Eskimos) and a mitt or rubbery curry with smooth-coated breeds (Labrador Retrievers and Basset Hounds). Matching the right bush to your dogs coat will insure there coat remains healthily without irritating there skin.

2. Spray on coat conditioner such as mink oil before brushing to help loosen knots and tables in long coats.

3. Brush and comb your dog before bathing. Tangles become tighter and more difficult to remove when wet.

4. Brush systematically. Professional groomers often begin with the dogs hindquarters and leave the head and ears for last. 

  • If a dog can't see what's happening, it will be less likely to object.

 

  •  Develop a brushing pattern, and use it every time so your dog gets used to and knows what to expect. You won't lose your place or miss a spot.

 


5. Brush the entire coat down to the skin but do not brush the skin. Scraping the brush against your dogs skin can cause "brush burn" irritated, red skin  that can require veterinary attention. Brush gently on tender areas, such as the tummy and inside the legs.

6. Concentrate on one section and one layer of the coat at a time. Part the coat by pushing it back with one hand and brushing the hair down a little at a time with the other. Use quick, dep strokes.

7. Take your time. Brushing out a coat, especially heavy-coated breeds such as the Cocker Spaniel, can be hard work and time-consuming.

8. Comb after brushing to remove remaining tangles and knots.

9. Clip badly matted short coats and let them grow out. Spare your dog the pain and irritation of hours of detangling.

10. Praise and reward your dog. After all, this is a team effort!


 

 

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*This first video includes a separate section for house training toy dog breeds.

 

  • Dove explains how to set up a potty training schedule.

     

  • Discusses the delicate subject of dealing with potty training "accidents".

     

  • Learn how to use your praise and positive reinforcement to speed up the puppy house training process.

     

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  • Learn how to choose the right type and sized dog crate.

     

  • Why it is crucial that you don't let your dog form an association between his/her crate and something negative happening.

     

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  • Learn when to start your dog training and how long the sessions should go for.

     

  • Learn how to teach your dog to Sit, Stay and get into the Down position.

     

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  • Also learn what training tools you should and should not use when training your puppy to walk on a leash.

     

  • Simple but effective leash training techniques.

 

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  • Dove offers some great tips in this online DVD and suggests some problem solving strategies.

 

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My Conclusion On Dove's Online Dog Training DVD Course

Good dog training course which is straight forward, clear and easy to follow - Dove explains the lessons very well. This product covers the basic training issues well and the main benefit is that you get to hear the right way to use your voice in training situations. There is no unnecessary filler included in Dove's course which is a nice change from similar training programs. As I mentioned earlier, I believe Dove's training videos are probably best suited to people with a young puppy.

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