Features of dog grooming

Almost every dog, regardless of breed, needs hair care. And in order to achieve a good result, the animal must not only be washed and combed regularly, but also cut in time. The features of this procedure will be discussed in the article.

A beautiful and well-groomed dog will be an indicator that the owner loves her and gives her due attention. Many people do not understand why to cut their pets. However, there are many reasons for this.

1. With the arrival of spring, various parasites begin to intensify strongly. These can be ticks, fleas, and even mosquitoes. A haircut can save you from their invasion. After all, a dog without hair is much easier to bathe and treat with chemicals.
2. When it is raining or snowing outside, more dirt can accumulate on the unshorn coat. If the animal is trimmed, then it will be clean even without regular bathing or brushing.
3. Dogs often suffer from allergies. Therefore, they have not only dandruff, but also eczema or seborrhea. It is much easier to deal with such diseases when animals are shorn.
4. Many owners cut their pets for shows or competitions.

Of course, it would be best to have your pet trimmed in a special salon, where experienced and certified masters work on animal haircuts.They will help to make the dog not only beautiful, but also stylish. In addition, having a haircut in a salon has many benefits.

1. Grooming salons are equipped with all the necessary tools: these are ordinary scissors and special machines.
2. These salons are equipped with special cutting tables. The collar is first put on the dog and then attached to the bracket. At the same time, it can be adjusted so that the animal is at the height necessary for the master for more convenient work with his ward.
3. In addition, in such salons you can pick up special cosmetics. These are shampoos for bathing, and balms after the procedure.
4. If the haircut is not done the way the owner would like it, you can go to the administrator and complain about the inept specialist. He will order either to correct the situation with the help of another specialist, or the salon will compensate for the damage caused.
5. If the dog does not attend shows or competitions, and does not require a special haircut, you can simply pet-groom it. Even a beginner can easily master it. The only thing that is required is attending special courses or reading books on how to do grooming yourself. However, there are some disadvantages in this version. For example, you will have to buy special tools for a haircut, as well as some cosmetics.

There are two main groups of haircuts: model and hygienic. Both options need to be considered in more detail.

This haircut is a must for all domestic dogs. It includes either the complete shearing of the dog, or only some of its parts. Sometimes this is done in cases where the animal has tangles or fleas, and also if long hair is very tangled. Most often, this procedure is combined with clipping.

For dogs that have, in addition to wool, also an undercoat, it is necessary to carry out a hygienic haircut only from time to time. These include breeds such as Shepherd Dogs, Spitz or Samoyeds. If they shorten the coat too short, then the animal's thermoregulation will be disturbed. They will freeze in the winter and do not tolerate the heat well in the summer heat. And also for dogs of such breeds, strong shearing of the coat can lead to its complete loss.

And vice versa, animals that do not have an undercoat will need to be trimmed quite often. And it must be done at least once every 2 months. This group of dogs should include terriers, poodles or bichons. Besides, in the spring, these animals must be cut especially carefully - this will help protect them from ticks.

Model dog haircuts are more complex - they are done by professionals who know how to perform special and unusual operations.

• Stripping - This is a mechanical change in the coat of an animal. In other words, this is the so-called artificial shedding, and it is done to completely replace the old wool with a new one. It is most often used for dogs with coarse coats.
• Clipperweek implies a very short haircut, practically bald, only some parts of the body, for example, muzzles, paws. In some cases, the paws are cut completely, only the pads remain uncut.
• Flatwek. This operation involves cutting the coat evenly along its entire length.
• Show trim is the creation of a stylish, professional-grade hairstyle that fully meets the standards of a particular dog breed.
• Blending - This is a filing of the coat, which helps to smooth the transition from short to long coat. This clipping element adds volume to the coat.

For those who decide to do their own pet haircut, you need to acquire special tools.

1. First of all, those breeders who want to cut their dog on a regular basis should purchase a device such as a cutting table.
2. And you will also need a machine, which is analogous to a hair clipper for people. When buying, do not save on the chosen model. It should be practically silent, so as not to frighten the dog, to have various attachments.
3. You can use a trimmer with which you can treat the most inaccessible places. In addition, it also has several special attachments.
4. Combs, special slickers, as well as brushes that are designed for different types of fur are considered obligatory tools. It is best if they are made of aluminum or nylon.
5. For breeds such as Samoyeds or Spitz, a comb will work, and it is better if the teeth are of different sizes.
6. A special mitten is intended for combing smooth-haired animals. Most often it is made of rubber or plastic.
7. Hair clippers must be comfortable and of good quality.
8. To thin the fur, you will need scrapers - special furminators. In addition, you can purchase a kit that includes everything you need.
9. You can purchase a special stripping device, which is a small triangular brush with several blades. With their help, you can quickly remove all the fallen hair. Most often they are used for long-haired animals.
10. Collars, which are sold in specialized stores.

Almost all dogs are not too fond of any manipulations that a person does with their fur. They are especially afraid of sounds coming from a typewriter or trimming. When clipping, the dog may not only whine, but also growl loudly, bared teeth or even bite. To prevent this from happening, you need to accustom your pet to combing and cutting from an early age. Then the animal will not mind them.

First, the little puppy is taught to comb. It must be placed on a flat surface, and then a couple of times run over the body with a comb, while it is imperative to talk to him affectionately. In addition, you need to give the puppy a favorite treat or let him run.

When training to the typewriter begins, the puppy just needs to be held in this room, where it will be turned on, so that he gets used to the sounds. When the pet realizes that the machine is not scary at all, you can try to cut it with it.

This must be done by a professional who knows how to behave in this situation. If the dog is too aggressive, a special sedative can be given. But veterinarians do not recommend doing this.

Not everyone can afford to go to the salon often in order to trim their pet. And this is not only because the price of such a canine procedure is high, but also because some people do not have time for it. In this case, you can cut your pet yourself, and do it at home. In order for the process to occur as calmly as possible, you need to familiarize yourself with some of its rules.

First of all, it will be correct to bathe the dog, let it dry well, and then comb it thoroughly. If the puppies have too long and shaggy coat, and it is too messed up, then brushing should also be done before bathing.

When the owners decided to make a hygienic haircut at home on their own, then after bathing, after the animal is dry, you must first cut in the groin and anus, and then at the very base of the tail. These are the most problematic areas, so they must be handled with extreme care. Better to use a trimmer or special scissors.

Then you can proceed to the next stage - clipping the fur between the pads on the paws. For this you need to use either sharp scissors or a machine with a nozzle, which has a fine grip. Next, you need to cut the fur on the puppy's face.

For dogs such as terriers or poodles, additional steps must be taken, because their fur grows back very quickly. It is necessary to trim the abdomen, neck, sides, as well as the upper body. Next, you need to thin out, as well as trim the fur.

Finish this procedure by trimming the claws. They use special nail clippers, but this must be done too carefully, so as not to damage blood vessels, which are very close to the claws. Not only will this hurt the dog, but it will also leave a mark.

Particular attention should be paid to those dogs that have not been subjected to such procedures too often. Most often, such a dog behaves very strangely, it is not given into the hands of either its owner, much less the master. In addition, such an animal not only trembles, but also bites, it is almost impossible to keep it in one place.

This behavior can harm the dog during the grooming process, and even lead to minor injuries. In this case the animal must be pacified, petted, given tasty food, so that it is distracted from the movements of specialists.

If a pet is too huge and at the same time rather aggressive, then a special approach will be required to it. After all, he will show his superiority in any case. Only a specialist who knows how to properly handle such dogs will be able to cope with such an animal. If, nevertheless, the animal cannot be pacified, then it needs to be injected with sleeping pills, so that it would be much easier to cope with such a task.

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