Grooming

The information on this page is a summary taken from the handouts given at the end of Happy Dogs Grooming Course

 

5 Reasons why it is essential to groom our dogs
(acronym: CHEER)

Cleanliness - Overall cleanliness of our dogs but also ourselves and home

Health - Wellbeing of our dogs

Exterior - Appearance

Examination - Allows us to get a good close look and feel of our dogs, at the same time allowing our dogs to get used to being handled all over.

Relationship - Grooming is an essential activity within a pack environment, (often undervalued in our day-to-day bustle)

 

Standard Daily Groom
Weekly Groom
Visual Inspection
Enables you to identify main areas to work on

 

Check and Clean (if necessary)
Mouth, Nose, Teeth, Eyes, Ears,
Sheath and Penis or Vulva, Anus, Paws/Pads/Nails

(explanations given on how to clean and what signs to look for)
Fingertip Massage
Lifts dead hair, loosens dirt, promotes circulation
Pin Comb
Removes Hair
Brush (if required)
Removes some hair, resets nap
Slick Down
Removes last remaining hair, resets nap
 
Clean Equipment and Self