Dog Grooming is important... , Not only does grooming make your dog look good, but also it helps the psychological health of your dog as well.

Dog hair is prone to attracting and holding on to grease and dirt which can have a bad effect on your dog's skin.  

An important part of dog grooming is to begin training your dog to be groomed from an early age. Try to train your dog in having his body parts brushed and touched. It is your decision as to whether you groom your dog yourself or not, but if you decide not to then be sure to select your groomer carefully. Watch them and make sure that they have a good manner with your dog and handle them gently and with care.

There are a number of things that you need to remember when dog grooming. Firstly be sure to examine your dog's body parts once every day for anything that shouldn't be there such as irritation and bumps. Also check for fleas which if found, can be removed using a finely toothed comb. If you find any ticks amongst the hair then these can be tweezed off. Also make sure that you check your dog's ears, especially drooped ears which can be prone to infection. You must catch any infection early or the consequences can be loss of hearing.

Another important area to check on a daily basis is your dog's pads. Look for dirt and grime which can infect the paws if not removed.

Your dog's nails should be trimmed once a month, even more so if you find that your dog has some difficulty walking.

Teeth should be cleaned twice a week using a toothbrush and dog toothpaste. Make sure you use soft bristles as not to make the experience uncomfortable for your dog.

If you find that mucus is building up in your dog's eyes, a slighly damp cotton cloth can be used to remove it. Brush away any dead hairs prior to bathing your dog. By doing this you are clearing all the mats from their coat. To work the mats, Soak your dog in some warm water and apply some dog shampoo in small quantities making sure you target areas such as the eyes, ears, toes, under the chin and rectum. Be sure to avoid direct contact with your dog's eyes and ears with the soapy water.

After washing your dog apply a specially made dog conditioner.