Preparing for puppy’s first groom (Part 2-Continued)

September 25, 6:33 PMTampa Pet Care ExaminerMare Sciavillo-Lopez

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PUPPY'S FIRST BATH

 4. Brush your puppy a little bit every day, even if it is shorthaired. (Be sure to keep him on top of a table to resemble a groomer’s table). Buy the proper brush for the type of fur he has. A slicker works wonders for dogs with coats like a Shih Tzu and Lhasa. A rubber curry brush or soft pin brush is great for dogs like beagles and Boxers. (In a future article, I will discuss the proper way to brush to keep your pals fur from matting between grooms.)

 5. Now, give your puppy a bath. Use a good mild shampoo or puppy shampoo. Rinse well! (See my past article on itchy skin.) Wipe off the excess water with a towel.

6. Blow-dry your puppy, on the table, with the coolest setting on your hair dryer. (Be sure to keep testing the heat on the dryer so that it doesn’t get too warm.) Hold the dryer about 12 inches from your pup and brush him while you dry him. 

  If you practice these steps often, you will find your puppy will have a good experience at the groomer and you will be more relaxed too. Not to mention, you and your puppy will bond even better.