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Dog Grooming Tips Can Relieve Pet PainDog Grooming Tips Can Relieve Pet Pain
Written by Chrisanne Sternal
How often do you take your dog to get pampered? Is it possible for older dogs and their issues with joint pain. Patti takes lots of caution to make life easier for the older dogs, including hydraulics so they don’t have to jump up on tables, and massage treatment to make their bones, muscles and joints feel oh so good. Now that you know all about Patti, here are a few other helpful dog grooming tips to make your dog feel great: 1) Make your dog feel comfortable: Dogs aren’t as familiar with grooming as humans are. We know we need to wash every day – sometimes multiple times each day. Dogs and pets don’t have this awareness. Say warm, nice things to your dog throughout and stroke him or her gently. 2) Use gentle cleansers: Pay careful attention to the cleansers and shampoos you choose for your dog or pet. Consult with your veterinarian when necessary to see if your dog should avoid any special types of cleansers or shampoos. 3) Reward your dog throughout: When your dog displays calm, relaxed behavior, or when he rolls over when you need him to, reward him! Go ahead and give him a few treats throughout. 4) Associate grooming with positive reinforcement: In addition to treats, make your dog or pet associate grooming with positive reinforcements and other warm, comfortable thoughts and feelings. You want your pet to feel like grooming is a good thing! 5) Use soft brushes: No one wants a harsh brush going through their hair, and neither do dogs. Pay close attention to the right kind of brush that will make all the difference in the world for your dog or pet. 6) Focus on all parts of the dog: It’s not just about the shampoo and brush. Make sure you carefully clip nails, clean ears and wipe away dust from eyes. 7) Use caution with belly: Just like humans, dogs and pets have their sensitive sides, too. The belly is very sensitive for many dogs so use lots of caution when grooming in those places.
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