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Monday, February 24, 2014
Good day and welcome everyone!
This is Sharda with a wonderful newsletter about the importance of dog grooming.
Here we go!
“Why should I groom my dog?”
Believe it or not, even in this day and age, there are dog owners asking this question each and every single day.
They do not believe that taking the time to groom their dog properly on a regular basis is necessary, despite all of the evidence to the contrary.
After all, your dog cannot just stay clean on his or her own.
In fact, although they are capable of cleaning themselves to a certain degree, they need more help than many owners often believe.
There are 8 reasons why you should take the time to groom your dog outlined below that highlight the benefits for both you and your dog.
As such, they should give you an idea of the importance that should be placed on grooming by all dog owners today:
1. It encourages the health of your dog’s skin and coat. Regular brushing and grooming of your dog’s coat can encourage the health and vitality of your dog’s skin because it boosts the blood flow underneath the coat.
This in turn ensures that the cells get everything they need via the bloodstream. Similarly, dogs need to wash much the same as humans do in order to keep toxins that may get caught in the fur at bay because they can also cause problems with the coat and skin.
2. It enhances your dog’s overall health. Grooming enhances your dog’s overall health in a number of ways. It can ensure that your dog is mentally and physically in top condition as a result of the attention.
Furthermore, it can improve the circulation, boost muscle mass and reduce the possibility of infection. By pairing grooming with a good diet, you can also boost your dog’s immune system, meaning that he or she will be less likely to become ill anyway.
3. It improves the cleanliness of your dog. This is a major benefit for you as much as for your dog. If your dog is clean then your home will be cleaner too.
There is nothing worse than rubbing your dog’s belly only to get a dirty film on your hands. Similarly, the cleaner your dog actually is, the better he or she will feel in terms of contentment.
4. It eliminates the smell associated with dogs. This point applies to both your dog and your home. Everyone knows that there is nothing worse than walking into a house and having your senses assaulted with the pungent odour of stale dog but you do not have to worry about that if you regularly groom your dog because it minimizes the smell.
This applies to all breeds of dog, even those that have particularly long and thick coats.
5. It highlights any problems as and when they arise. This is not one of the more obvious reasons but it is a reason nevertheless because regular dog grooming enables you to notice changes in your dog’s body, which can be important in the diagnosis of many illnesses.
For example, you will notice any cuts, grazes, lumps, swelling and even heat that occur. You may also notice slight differences in your dog’s general demeanour that may hint at depression or pain in some way. As such, if you notice these symptoms then you can seek help for your dog much quicker than would otherwise be possible.
6. It can make your dog more comfortable and less irritable. Dogs need to wash to keep comfortable much like we do. They feel more comfortable and less irritable because they are clean. As such, you may well notice that your dog’s temperament improves with regular grooming.
Similarly, the personal attention that they are getting will also improve their outlook and their overall attitude.
7. It can cut down on the overall cost of dog grooming. If you pay for someone else to groom your dog, whether on a regular basis or for a six monthly coat trim.
By regularly grooming your dog, you may not need to hire anyone else to provide personal attention for your dog in the first place. This will save you money and enhance the relationship between you and your dog.
8. Finally, and most importantly, it enhances the bond between you and your dog. As hinted at under the last point, grooming enhances the relationship between man and dog because it gives you a shared experience and one that is pleasurable for your canine companion.
Dogs do enjoy grooming because it means that they get attention from their owners. All dogs absolutely love the attention. As such, it is an activity that you will be able to laugh at and your dog will be able to enjoy.
All of the above reasons should be more than enough to give you a push in the right direction because now you can see exactly why you and your dog can benefit from the process. Dog Grooming is an essential part of owning a dog so the sooner you integrate it into your routine the better.
Whether you plan to find other ways such as dog grooming service or any professional dog grooming, always remember that your pet deserved to be cleaned and taken care.
I hope you learned a lot from today’s dog grooming newsletter.
Warmly,
Sharda Baker