Dog Behavior and Training Digest

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There are three methods that can be applied to correctly dry the coat, depending on the breed of dog you are working with.  These are: The fluff-dry process, the cage drying technique, and the towel-dry method.
The first method and maybe the most difficult to accomplish is the fluff-dry method.  A high-speed floor dryer […]

A mat is basically a tangle of hair, frequently with undercoat, that has formed a knot tight enough to resist brushing and combing.  Mats tend to form on dogs with thick, long, wavy, or double coats in corners of the body and areas with longer hair, such as the base of legs, the anal […]
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The long coated small breeds are characterized by a certain gorgeous full fluffiness, as opposite to the parted coat-breeds, which are characterized by long, smooth, flowing hair, which is more associated to long human hair.  For this cause, keep this in mind when grooming long-coated small dogs:  Think of the coat standing out from the […]

Another kind of coat that is easy to groom is the medium coat.  Many medium-coated dogs should stay completely natural without trimming, clipping, or shaping. The medium coat does not tangle, mat, hold on to dirt, or need special attention other than habitual brushing and the occasional bath.  Long hair on the feet must […]
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When grooming your dog, it is essential for you to be firm but kind at the same time. Being firm with your dog does not mean being cruel, but to allow the dog know who the leader of the pack is. Most dogs react to simple commands such as sit and stay.
In addition, dogs […]
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Grooming a dog with a wavy or a curly coat is not as simple as grooming one that has a short and smooth coat.  For instance, take the the “water breeds”.  They are sporting dogs with very harsh curly coats. Since these dogs normally spend a lot of time out in the field, retrieving […]
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Cleaning your dog’s eyes more or less depends on his kind of breed. Dogs with protruding eyes and wrinkles on their face such as the Pekingese, Pug, and Boston Terrier, require to have their eyes cleaned on a regular basis. On the other hand, other types of breeds do not need as […]
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Regular grooming serves three main purposes:
First, it keeps your dog’s skin, coat, teeth, gums, and nails in a healthy condition. Second, it helps you notice any signs or symptoms of problems or abnormalities. Third, grooming allows you to spend quality time with your pet which helps generate a special connection between you […]
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