How to bristle and comb your puppy hair? Just learn these few moves well
Hair is one of the prides of dogs, and their beautiful appearance and health are inseparable from our combing care. However, correctly combing dogs’ hair is not only a clean appearance, but also an important step in maintaining their skin health and promoting hair growth.
1. Choose the right comb and brush:
It is very important to choose the right comb and brush according to your dog's hair type. For long-haired dogs, you can choose from a steel comb and a soft-bristled brush to untie and comb long hair. For short hair dogs, rubber brushes and fine-toothed combs are good choices for removing shed short hair and skin shavings.
2. Comb hair at the right time and place:
Choose a quiet, comfortable environment, and the right time to comb the dog's hair. Make sure you and your dog are in a relaxed state so that the hair combing process can be smoother and more enjoyable. Avoid combing your dog when it is nervous or excited.
3. Remove knots and impurities first:
Before you start combing, gently check the dog's hair with your fingers or a comb to remove knots, soil or other impurities. For long-haired dogs, special knot-unlocking sprays can be used to make knot-unlocking easier to remove.
4. Use the correct grooming skills:
Use the appropriate grooming skills according to the dog's hair type. For long-haired dogs, you can start from the bottom and gradually combed upwards to avoid pushing the knot toward the skin. For short hair dogs, you can use a gentle brush to brush along the direction of hair growth.
5. Gently groom sensitive areas:
When grooming dogs' sensitive areas, such as around their ears, abdomen and tail, extra caution and gentleness are required. Using a soft comb or brush, gently comb these areas to avoid excessive irritation or discomfort. If your dog is nervous or uncomfortable with an area, try gently untiing the knot with your fingers or ignoring the area.
6. Establish hair combing habits:
Regular combing dogs with hair is the key to establishing good hair combing habits. Develop a combing plan based on the dog's hair type and length and maintain consistency. Establish a mutual trust relationship with your dog during the combing process, and use gentle voices and gentle movements to make them feel safe and relaxed.
7. Pay attention to abnormalities in the skin and hair:
Combing not only helps keep the dog's appearance neat, but also helps you observe abnormalities in the skin and hair. Check your dog's skin regularly for redness, sores, dander or other abnormalities, and for hair loss or thinness. If abnormalities are found, consult your veterinarian promptly for professional advice and treatment.
8. Encourage positive hair combing experience:
Make hair combing a positive experience that makes dogs like and willing to accept hair combing. Give them rewards, praises, and rewards, interact with them and play with them, and make combing a special moment between you. Gradually extend the time of combing to help the dog adapt to and enjoy the process.