If you (or perhaps your other half) are wondering why having your dog professionally and regularly groomed is important, here are three reasons to consider.
- Health – Did you know that a dog groomer does more than wash and trim your pet’s fur? The process of grooming also involves a thorough check of your dog’s body, head and paws. Ensuring your dog has its teeth and eyes for example regularly checked can help prevent medical problems developing. When issues are caught early and dealt with, veterinary costs and the heartache of having a poorly pet are avoided.
- Happiness – A healthy dog is a happy dog. And so is a comfortable dog. Free from matted hair that is painful to untangle, nails that are too long they have curled, a groomed dog looks and feels good. Just as we benefit in many ways from a bit of TLC, so do our pets.
- Home – And more than having a happy, healthy dog, you’ll see improvements in your home also. Two we’ll mention here. One is a practical and domestic improvement and the other is to do with the relationship between pet and family.
Relationally, grooming regularly helps your dog become more and more comfortable with being touched. This will not only help the groomer but you and your whole family as your dog socializes, cuddles up and plays with you all. As well as having your pet groomed, daily brushing your dog helps you relax too!
Practically, there’s also the benefit of controlled shedding. Regular brushing and bathing will help reduce the amount of hair falling on your carpets and furniture. Brushing stimulates oil-producing glands that keep skin healthy and more likely to hang onto hair. A professional groomer will know how best to brush and trim your pet’s hair, which is particularly important for dogs with thick coats.