5 tips about your dog’s coat care.
Dog brushing Grooming the coat can be done in different ways. There are different types of dogs and of course different coat types. For example, there are thick and thin coats, long and shorthair and so on. Each coat has its own function and its advantages and disadvantages. Below you can read in which ways you can take care of the coat and how you can do this best.
3 ways to groom your dog’s coat
1. Brushing
Brushing your dog’s coat is one of the most important parts. When you brush the coat you ensure that the dirt and dust is removed. There may also be tangles in the coat. Tangles cannot be pleasantly experienced for your dog. You can brush away the smaller tangles fairly easily, but if your dog has larger tangles, it is easier to cut them. A dog with long hair naturally gets tangled much sooner than a dog with less long hair.
2. Nutrition
Not only is your dog’s diet important for health, but the diet is also important for the coat. By giving good nutrition, the skin remains in good condition.
3. Wash your dog
Your dog’s coat does not need to be washed often, but it can happen that he has become very dirty and you want to wash your dog. It is important that you do not do this with human shampoo, but do this with dog shampoo.
Brush your dog in 6 steps
1.Have a permanent place
First make sure you leave your dog in a permanent place. This could be a table that is at a good height for you. This way you do not have to bend over every time and you will not be bothered by your back. Make sure you lift your dog on the table and lift your dog off it again. It is also good to put a mat on the table, so that your dog cannot slide off the table.
2.Let your dog get used to it
First let your dog get used to the idea of being on a table. When he is on the table and remains quietly, reward him and lift him off the table again. Try not to keep it on the table for too long the first time, but build it up slowly. This is especially important with puppies, because puppies are still very playful.
3.Touch gently
Now that your dog can stand quietly on the table, you can start to touch it. Try to touch where your dog likes it. When he remains calm, reward your dog and then lift it off the table.
Touch in the difficult places
When your dog is used to being touched in the places he likes, try to touch your dog in the more difficult places. When he is used to this and remains calm, go to the next step.
4.Time to brush
Now your dog is used to being on the table and being touched, it’s time to brush. Choose a brush that matches your dog’s coat. There are many different types of brushes, so read about them first. Start brushing in the easy places like the neck, back and thighs. Try brushing gently on your dog’s coat. It really doesn’t have to be very good now, you can always do that later. If your dog stays calm with this, reward your dog. When your dog is used to the easy places, you can move on to the difficult places. Try to build everything up quietly and make sure your dog is relaxed.
5.Really start brushing
When your dog is used to step 5, you can really start brushing now. It is important that you brush the coat layer by layer. It is good to start in the easy places and then move on to the difficult places. When he becomes restless, stop brushing for a while. Then try again, but not too long. When it no longer works, lift your dog off the table and try again next time.
6.Remove tangles
Despite brushing, it may be that he got tangles. If you want to brush out the tangles, it is important that you do this gently, because your dog does not like this very much. If you really can’t get the burdock out, you can always cut the burdock out.
How should you wash your dog?
Washing your dog It is important not to wash your dog too often. This affects the protective layer that is on the skin. When you wash your dog, keep in mind that 2-4 times a year is often enough. If your dog has an allergy or if he is very dirty, you may need to wash more often. There is a special dog shampoo for washing your dog. Below you can read how in your 6 steps your dog can wash.
Wash your dog in 6 steps
1. Brush your dog
Before you wash your dog, it is good to brush your dog first. This way you ensure that your dog no longer has tangles in his coat and all dirt is removed during washing.
2. Turn on the water
When you have brushed your dog you can fill the bath or turn on the water, this can be done with lukewarm water. When you bathe it, make sure the water gets to those knees of your dog.
3. Wet the coat
When you have run the water or filled the bath, you can put the dog in the bathtub or shower. Now you can wet the coat with the shower head and work from back to front. Try to keep the shower head about 1 inch from the coat. At the end, wet your dog’s head. Make sure to do this with a gentle flow and keep your dog’s head back.
4. Time for shampoo
Now you can apply shampoo. Gently massage the shampoo into the coat. Always use dog shampoo and no shampoo that we use or other things. There are different types of dog shampoos, so it depends on how you use them. Always read on the packaging whether you should let the shampoo withdraw or not. When you have completely soaped your dog, rinse your dog well. You do this from the back of your dog. Make sure that there is no soap on your dog at all.
5. Dry
Most dogs like to shake themselves. This is also very handy, because this way most of the water is already gone. You can dry the rest with a towel. You can dry your dog by dabbing.
The last step, but just as important
Now you have arrived at the last step, but this step is certainly important.
6. Reward your dog!