Dog BrushingWhile brushing comes standard with a bathing or haircuts it is important to understand the necessity of keeping your dog’s fur well taken care of. Shampooing alone cannot reduce the likelihood of tangles and matting. Brushing after bathing and cutting ensures that a majority of loose or clinging hairs are removed from your pet. These loose hairs are what cause your pet to have skin irritation and dander. Brushing also stimulates the top layer of skin on your dog and helps blood flow and circulation giving them a youthful appearance and providing that necessary blood flow to stimulate hair growth. Dog with long coats and thick undercoats absolutely need brushing to make sure both layers of coat remain tangle and mat free.
Beyond the direct health benefits of brushing your furry fellow, it also helps you get acquainted with their body. With brushing, you are engaging with them in a way where you may be able to notice if something is feeling different. This of course, is not necessary to be done every day, and it fact it shouldn't be. However, taking some time to brush your dog every few days will leave them with a healthy coat, and some additional security for yourself knowing that you're keeping tabs on your pet. If your dog isn't a fan of the brushing, we can offer some tips in person. We'll give a few tips on how to brush your dog here though. First, treats are a great way to relax your pet and make them associate the activity with something positive. Secondly, if you are getting frustrated with your dog being unable to sit still, try to take small breaks in between brushing sessions. This can help your dog feel as though they are in control of the situation and help them become more relaxed, all while making your job of brushing them easier! |
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