Grooming for Dogs - a Growing Trend

For many of us pets are beloved family members and as with children, we want them to be well behaved, clean and groomed. We all wish our dog to be obedient, friendly and well-groomed and that is part of the reason why doggie day care places and dog grooming centres have become very popular in the last few years.

Deciding to get a dog isn抰 just a matter of walking him around the block a few times a week. To keep him healthy and ensure he has a friendly nature he needs lots of exercise, care and grooming. You will need to take responsibility for its care, vaccinations and well-being. Caring for any kind of animal is a lot of hard work.

Dogs are similar to humans, show them plenty of warmth and consideration shown to them and they will return it. You may need special shampoos, combs and even a hairdryer! It will mainly depend on the type of dog you decide for. How much care you take to groom your dog depends on the breed, a long-haired dog will need regular shampooing and trimming to keep its coat clean and shiny. However a short haired breed will be much easier to take care of.

Taking care of your dogs health involves grooming it, a shower and towel dry is appropriate for many dogs, whereas a pedigree, such as an American cocker, schnauzer, shih-Tzu or poodle, might need nails clipping, weekly bathing and trimming and their coat oiling. You may need to buy certain equipment from a pet store, or consider taking him to doggy day care for a special treat.

If you regularly groom your dog抯 coat it will look healthy and gleaming. This is also a way of you to show affection for your dog. It demonstrates your affection and he will appreciate the attention. This is also a good time to check his skin for any likely skin diseases, ticks, or cuts only noticed on closer examination.

If you have plenty of time to spend caring for your dog and prefer to do it yourself then the equipment you need can easily be picked up at your local pet store. Most dogs will just need a flea shampoo and a comb but if you own a pedigree then perhaps you should think about taking them to the dog grooming centre for a proper treatment.

There should be a grooming centre near to your home; a dog groomer can offer good advice on how to take care of dogs coat correctly. It is a good establishment and a place where you can feel safe leaving your dog if the place is hygienic, uses hygienic equipment and if the floors are free of dog hairs. A professional dog groomer will have their qualifications displayed on public view and the attitude should of course be dog and animal-friendly.

If you are after a particular breed or don抰 like the idea of getting your puppy from a pet shop, then check online for a centre to find the perfect dog for your family? Puppies will be chosen from renowned breeders and come with a clean bill of health. Whilst the puppies stay at the centre they receive training and are socialised to be comfortable with other dogs, adults and children.

For services such as dog grooming, dog walking and doggy day-care, have look online for Spoodles and puppies for sale near to you.