How to Keep Your Dog from Shedding
Purchase the right brush., Start brushing early., Set up a regular brushing schedule.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Purchase the right brush.
Visit a pet store to purchase the right brushing tools for your dog.
Though some brushes are designed for all coats, you may require specific kinds of tools to keep your dog’s unique coat healthy.
The basic brushing tools available are:
Bristle brushes, universal brushes that are god for all coats and can be used everyday Slicker brushes, which have bent wire bristles designed to remove loose hair from the undercoat and untangle hair Pin brushes, generally for dogs with longer hair Mat breakers, tools to remove matted hair with minimal damage Grooming gloves, essentially brushes designed as gloves to slip over your hand and brush dogs with short or medium length hair -
Step 2: Start brushing early.
Start brushing your dog as early as three weeks old, and make it a daily process.
Use praise and petting to make it an enjoyable experience for your puppy and to keep it interested in being groomed.
Use a firm, assertive voice to encourage your dog to stay still while being brushed, but avoid sounding aggressive, which could cause negative associations for your pet., Try to brush your dog every day to keep shedding to a minimum.
Choose a time when your dog will be calm and cooperative (e.g. after its evening walk) and do your best to maintain the routine.
Choose a brushing spot that is comfortable for both you and your pet, and cover the area with a sheet or blanket to catch stray hair. -
Step 3: Set up a regular brushing schedule.
Detailed Guide
Visit a pet store to purchase the right brushing tools for your dog.
Though some brushes are designed for all coats, you may require specific kinds of tools to keep your dog’s unique coat healthy.
The basic brushing tools available are:
Bristle brushes, universal brushes that are god for all coats and can be used everyday Slicker brushes, which have bent wire bristles designed to remove loose hair from the undercoat and untangle hair Pin brushes, generally for dogs with longer hair Mat breakers, tools to remove matted hair with minimal damage Grooming gloves, essentially brushes designed as gloves to slip over your hand and brush dogs with short or medium length hair
Start brushing your dog as early as three weeks old, and make it a daily process.
Use praise and petting to make it an enjoyable experience for your puppy and to keep it interested in being groomed.
Use a firm, assertive voice to encourage your dog to stay still while being brushed, but avoid sounding aggressive, which could cause negative associations for your pet., Try to brush your dog every day to keep shedding to a minimum.
Choose a time when your dog will be calm and cooperative (e.g. after its evening walk) and do your best to maintain the routine.
Choose a brushing spot that is comfortable for both you and your pet, and cover the area with a sheet or blanket to catch stray hair.
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