{"id":6833,"date":"2018-02-28T07:39:56","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T12:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=6833"},"modified":"2018-02-28T07:39:56","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T12:39:56","slug":"dog-grooming-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/dog-grooming-important","title":{"rendered":"Why is (Dog) Grooming So Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]Grooming isn\u2019t just about how the animal looks. Yes, a dog will look much better after the appointment\u2014what animal wouldn\u2019t after a bath and fresh hair cut? But it\u2019s not just all shiny ribbons and wacky fur dye.<\/p>\n<p>Grooming is actually <em>good<\/em> for the dog! Some dogs may need a weekly groom, while others need one every 6 weeks. Every dog needs a different amount and frequency of care, and not all dog owners know this. In fact, many dog owners (especially new ones!) don\u2019t even know why dog grooming is important.<\/p>\n<p>Educating owners is part of your job. So here are the top reasons why grooming is important. Pay attention!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/dog-grooming-important\/#Clean_dogs_and_good_hygiene\" >Clean dogs and good hygiene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/dog-grooming-important\/#Identify_health_issues\" >Identify health issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/dog-grooming-important\/#Relieve_pain\" >Relieve pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/dog-grooming-important\/#Keeps_the_house_clean\" >Keeps the house clean<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/dog-grooming-important\/#When_should_you_groom_a_dog\" >When should you groom a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_dogs_and_good_hygiene\"><\/span>Clean dogs and good hygiene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A clean dog is a healthy and happy dog. You know as well as anyone that a dog doesn\u2019t need to be bathed every day. Thank goodness! It\u2019s hard to just getting them to remain still! But if a dog spends lots of time outside rolling around in the mud, it will need more baths! Their coats will track a lot of dirt, and long-haired breeds trap <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/06\/deal-pet-odours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pet odors<\/a>, too. Most people think grooming is just limited to bathing and brushing. Yes, brushing is important. It removes dead hair and dander and stimulates new hair growth and better circulation for the skin.<\/p>\n<p>But, it\u2019s actually a lot more than just keeping the coat clean. Full-service grooming includes trimming nails, cleaning teeth, and preventing infection in the ears! Did you know that not trimming long nails on a dog could affect the dog\u2019s gait? Keeping them clean and comfortable with regular grooming will lead to a happy pup![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6837&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identify_health_issues\"><\/span>Identify health issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we mentioned with long nails leading to walking problems, proper grooming can make a difference in a dog\u2019s health! While you\u2019re brushing their coat, you\u2019ll be the first to see any change in skin conditions. As a professional groomer, you\u2019re trained to notice any abnormalities in coat \u00a0and skin condition. If you see a bump, scab, skin disease, or infection, you may want to alert the owners. But don\u2019t try to give an official diagnosis. Remember, you aren\u2019t a veterinarian!<\/p>\n<p>Some conditions you can easily diagnose\u2014if you see fleas and ticks for instance. You can arrange for a flea bath, but you must still alert the dog owner. Tell them to consult a vet for further treatments.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relieve_pain\"><\/span>Relieve pain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owners should be brushing their dogs between grooming appointments. This way, they can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/11\/benefits-learning-groom-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maintain the health of their pet<\/a> and prevent mats. Mats are tangled and flattened patches of hair. The closer a mat gets to the surface of the skin, the more painful it is for a dog. The tight tension caused by mats lead to itchiness. If the dog scratches the mats and the underlying skin excessively, they could open up wounds for infections.<\/p>\n<p>Mats provide a good breeding ground for fleas and other parasites that may have hopped on when the dog was playing outside. Removing mats carefully and with the appropriate tools can remove the irritation and pain. You\u2019ll also make it easier to rid the dog of parasites.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6836&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeps_the_house_clean\"><\/span>Keeps the house clean<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a grooming appointment, cleanliness will extend to the dog\u2019s home, too. Regular grooming will remove all the dead hair, dirt, and dander from the dog\u2019s coat. Having all that dead hair stripped away prevents mats and helps with shedding in the home. However, we\u2019re not saying that owners will suddenly stop seeing shedding altogether.<\/p>\n<p>Use the appropriate tool for the coat type and remove as much dead hair as possible in the salon. For long-haired dogs, their hairs can trap pollen and other allergens from playing outside. Shedding a lot of hair, dander, and allergens around the house can be overwhelming and irritating to the nose. Regular grooming can lessen the effects of trapped allergens to family members with slight allergies.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_groom_a_dog\"><\/span>When should you groom a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we know grooming is important, how often should a dog be groomed?<\/p>\n<p>Grooming should start at an early age\u2014as young as 8 weeks! Sometimes dogs freak out if they\u2019re suddenly brought to an unfamiliar environment. If owners introduce their puppies to the process of grooming at a young age, you\u2019ll have a much easier time. It also helps them establish a healthy routine early on!<\/p>\n<p>But just how often should owners take their dogs in for a grooming appointment?[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6843&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]It depends partly on owner preferences and the dog\u2019s lifestyle. Think about it: if you frequent a dog-friendly beach, your dog\u2019s coat may trap a lot of sand, salt, and grime. An active dog who isn\u2019t afraid to get dirty will need to bathe more! Moreover, if the owner also keeps up with grooming in-between appointments at home, then they don\u2019t need too many professional grooming appointments at all.<\/p>\n<p>And the most important characteristic that affects grooming frequency? The dog\u2019s coat type! Dogs have a range of coat types. Depending on the type, certain conditions will apply that would affect grooming frequency. For example, a Great Dane has a smooth coat. The hairs are short, glossy, and lie close to the body. Because the coat looks more like skin than hair, they also, unfortunately, don\u2019t do a good job of protecting the skin. Dogs with smooth coats are prone to sunburns, insect bites, and skin sensitivity. They don\u2019t need to go to the salon often unless they get dirty frequently. Beyond ear cleaning and nail clipping, they don\u2019t need much at all!<\/p>\n<p>Study up on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/07\/4-ways-identify-dog-coat-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coat types<\/a> and you\u2019ll be able to make the best grooming recommendations![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 align=\"center\">There\u2019s always a chance that something could go wrong during a grooming appointment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/online-courses\/first-aid-for-groomers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your pet first aid training<\/a> and avoid getting caught by surprise!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][recent_posts style=&#8221;default&#8221; category=&#8221;all&#8221; columns=&#8221;3&#8243; posts_per_page=&#8221;3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that dog grooming is good for a dog&#8217;s health?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":6841,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,20],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[357],"class_list":{"0":"post-6833","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-grooming","8":"category-health-and-safety"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.8 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why is (Dog) Grooming So Important? - Sniffin&#039; Around<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Grooming isn\u2019t just about how the animal looks. 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