Dog Grooming Techniques and Tips to Take Care of Your Pet

With an abundance of dog grooming salons in Dubai, it sometimes can be difficult to select the right one, especially if you enjoy taking care of your dog and pride in grooming your pet yourself. So, it is advisable to know the right methods and techniques when it comes to grooming – in both cases: whether to do it right yourself, or to make sure the dog grooming shop in Dubai you had selected is doing it properly.

In order to keep your dog’s skin and coat healthy, you need to give him regular bats. However, bathing him too frequently could dry out his skin, causing itching and irritation. How often you give baths to your dog will depend on his coat length and type as well as his activity level - dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors will get dirtier, and dogs with long coats will need more frequent baths to prevent tangles. When bathing your dog, always use warm water and specialized dog shampoo, because shampoos made for humans can irritate your dog's skin. During the bath, be sure to avoid getting your dog's ears and eyes wet because excess moisture in these areas can lead to infection.

If you need to control your dog’s shedding, it is recommended to brush your dog every day. Always brush in the direction of hair growth, starting at the head and moving down the neck, along the back and then down the legs. For dogs with short or coarse coats, use a bristle brush with closely-spaced bristles, while for dogs with longer coats a brush with more widely-spaced bristles should do the trick.

Trimming your dog coat is often tricky and better left to professional dog grooming salons in Dubai (or try dog relocation shops, they would often provide grooming services as well). What you need to know is that the coats of different breeds grow in different ways, so it might be best to ask a professional groomer to show you how to do it. In many cases, trimming a dog's fur will mean you would need to use both sheers and electric clippers. Sheers are used to trim the fur around your dog's eyes, ears and feet, while the clippers are used to trim the hair on your dog's legs, back and stomach.

Proper grooming is the key to a healthier, happier dog. Both you and your dog can enjoy the many benefits of grooming at home, and just remember: if you are doing it with love and proper care, it will truly be a bonding time for you both.