Four Reasons Why You Should Groom Your Dog

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     Dog grooming is widely practiced by many dog owners for various reasons. How and what kind of grooming people do differs from person to person, some because of time, others because they love their dogs while others are motivated by real benefits. I will outline here four simple reasons why you really need to groom your dog. And just so you know, you will realize that some benefits are for you!

The first and most important reason is the dog抯 health. Dog grooming, especially bathing obviously removes dirt which is a direct health benefit. More than just the removal of dirt, washing of dogs reduces conditions such as itching, which results in scratching. When this goes unchecked, the dog may develop skin infections such as thrush. A simple wash with shampoo will prevent this and keep the dog healthy. If you keep your dog clean, you will no longer worry having it inside your house, on your couch, or even your bed.

The second reason for grooming is the prevention of matting. Matting basically refers to the tendency of hair on dogs to get tangled up. This is common in long haired dogs. Simple grooming activities like bathing which involves use of a brush, brushing and combing of a dog on a regular basis will significantly reduce the incidences of matting. If on the other hand you do not groom your dog, the tangling can become so bad that it becomes very painful to try fixing them. This is not to mention the fact that mats form a good habitat for dirt and its associated problems discussed above. Ironically, the only solution to serious matting is another grooming procedure ?hair clipping.

The third reason for grooming your dog is its general appearance. In the same way that grooming improves how we look, which explains the presence of mirrors in our homes, your dog抯 appearance is highly dependent on how well you groom it. Washing, combing, hair and nail clipping all play a key role in giving your dog that shinny attractive look.

The forth and equally important reason for grooming your dog is emotional attachment. The process of grooming requires that you touch your dog for prolonged periods, and bathing even has a massage effect. These procedures will connect your dog with you at deep levels than most people realize. Many people are amazed about stories of dogs saving lives of their owners at times of distress by raising the alarm. Do not be, that dog knows its owner at an emotional level, it can detect distress.

Having a dog, or any pet for that matter, at home comes with a responsibility. It抯 like having an additional member of the family. As a dog owner, it is your responsibility to take good care of your pet. If you are new to being a dog owner, you are going to need to need any dog grooming tips you can get. The information above will help you take care of your dog through proper grooming.