Dog grooming tips for the little doxie in your life.

"Learn some easy ways to keep your Dachshund looking smart"

Dog grooming tips and ways to keep your dachshund looking good is relatively easy compaired to other breeds, as all three coat types of Dachshunds are fairly light shedders and fortunately dachshunds do not have a problem with strong doggy odour.

Use dog grooming products such as specially formulated dog shampoo and conditioner as required, there are also products available that allow you to dry bath your dog ( handy in the winter ). Ensure your have the most suitable, brush and comb or other grooming equipment for your particular dogs coat there are a variety to choose from.

Here's couple more dog grooming tips, never bath your dog too often, only when required as although bathing makes his coat smooth and soft it also dries out the skin and hair. Avoid getting water in your dog’s ears, clean inside ears with a damp soft cloth.

Grooming of a smooth haired Dachshund is relatively easy needing only to be wiped occasionally with a cloth or brushed with a soft brush. Light coloured dachshunds may be prone to skin burn if out in the hot sun, you need to apply a suitable sun screen.

Long haired dachshunds should be brushed and then combed regularly as the long hair picks up dirt and debris. Their hair can be prone to matting particular where hair is longer, sometimes forming balls which may need to be cut off. It can be helpful to section off coat with clips, so you can work on one area at a time, it may be helpful to use some dog grooming products such as coat dressings and spray on detangler that helps when combing out tangles and burs, these are available from you pet product store. It is advisable to blow dry your long haired dachshund after bathing.

Wire haired dachshund’s should be brushed regularly, with a short wire bristle brush, removing any loose or dead hair, always remove any tangles or matting before bathing. Wire coats should be trimmed twice a year, and sometimes the coat may need to be stripped for these procedures you are advised to use a professional dog groomer.

To ensure your dogs coat has a natural sheen, you need to give him high quality food.There are books available to give you helpful grooming tips and advice and also the most suitable equipment.

Many owners like to take their dachshund to a dog grooming salon, where experienced personal will take care of all your dachshund’s grooming requirements, this especially applies to long haired and wire haired dachshund’s.

Dog Grooming tips when Trimming your dogs nails

Part of your regular dog grooming care should be attending to your dachshund’s nails if these are not worn down through activity they need to be trimmed, as they will get too long and may split or crack, you need to ensure you have a pair of sharp dog nail clippers. It is advisable to get your vet to show you how to clip the nails or perhaps get a groomer to do the trimming.

Care must be taken when you are clipping nail’s not to cut the quick as this will cause pain and bleeding, often quite profusely, to help stop this, you can use a product called syptic powder, available from pet supply store. If your dachshund’s nails are black it is hard to see the quick so only trim a little at a time. When we lived out of town on a block of land I found that I needed to trim my dachshund’s nails more regularly as they did not get worn by walking on concrete etc.

I hope these dog grooming tips for Dachshunds will help you out a little,with regular grooming of your dog will give you the opportunity to give your dachshund attention and interact with him and also to check his skin for rashes or infections, eyes, ears and general condition.

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