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DOG GROOMING
MAKE YOUR OWN Dog Shampoo and Conditioner
There is nothing cuter than a little puppy which is this gorgeous ball of fluff and is just so cuddly and soft to hug. But then it happens, they start to grow and so does their hair and before you know it, you are asking yourself the question, do I take my dog to the dog grooming salon for a haircut or do I have a go at cutting my dog's hair. This is where we hope we can assist you in deciding.
For sheer convenience the dog grooming salon is usually preferred by most people. Most of you have probably thought that this is best left to the professionals anyway. Proper pet grooming involves, complete skin and coat care, nail trimming, ear cleaning and haircut. After all it is as easy as dropping your dog off and picking them up again after a couple of hours. In that time your dog would have had a bath, haircut, blow dry, brush and nail trim. All you need to do is pay for the service and take your dog there every 3 months or so. There is even mobile dog grooming services for convenience. They come to you!
Tips for Grooming Your Dog
F or those who have the extra time and want to save money, cutting your dog's hair yourself is an option worth considering. If so, it is a good idea to start handling your dog from a very young age, with regular bathing, brushing, combing and nail trimming so it will be used to being handled and stand still whilst being groomed.
We can highly recommend investing in:
You can buy everything you need from dog grooming suppliers.
Make Your Own Dog Shampoo Aloe Vera Pet Shampoo 2 cups water Combine all ingredients in a jar. Shake to blend. Get your dog's coat wet, pour on the shampoo, lathering as you go. Work the shampoo in with your hands. Rinse thoroughly. Make your Own Dog Conditioner Rosemary Conditioner 1 Teaspoon dried Rosemary Combine and steep for a few minutes. Strain and cool to body temperature. Pour it over your dog after the final rinse. Helps to promote a glossy coat and helps repel fleas. Make sure you have a dry warm place for your dog to dry off and let your dog do what comes naturally, shaking off any excess water. Then use a towel to further dry off your dog. Now don't forget to wash your dog's bedding regularly also!
These pet grooming products come highly recommended. We personally use Wahl Dog Grooming Clippers. Monika had her own dog grooming business for six years and used the 'All (160) Breed Dog Grooming' book. Monika says "It was great to be able to show people dog breed illustrations where they could advise me by looking through the book exactly how they wanted to have their dog groomed".
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Don't forget in the warmer months trim back your
dog's coat, take them swimming or hose them down on hot
summer days. Have a shady area for your best friend and
plenty of water.
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