{"id":8752,"date":"2019-01-11T07:21:06","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T12:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=8752"},"modified":"2019-01-11T07:21:06","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T12:21:06","slug":"the-beginners-guide-to-grooming-senior-dogs-dog-grooming-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/the-beginners-guide-to-grooming-senior-dogs-dog-grooming-school","title":{"rendered":"How to Safely Groom Older Dogs"},"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]You don\u2019t have to attend a 2-year dog grooming academy to learn how to groom a dog. The most valuable trait you need is a willingness to learn.<\/p>\n<p>The fact is, grooming a senior dog is different than grooming a pup. And as you know, every dog breed has their own individual conditions and temperaments. Combine both and you\u2019ve got quite the grooming job ahead of you!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in grooming more than just your own dog, you may consider taking a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/online-courses\/dog-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dog grooming course<\/a>. You\u2019ll learn how to navigate all the technical nuances for grooming different breeds and adapt it to a senior dog\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p>Before you enroll, here\u2019s a sneak peek of the course! We\u2019re going to go over the basics of grooming your elderly companion. Stick around!<\/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\/2019\/01\/the-beginners-guide-to-grooming-senior-dogs-dog-grooming-school\/#Whats_a_senior_dog\" >What\u2019s a senior dog?<\/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\/2019\/01\/the-beginners-guide-to-grooming-senior-dogs-dog-grooming-school\/#Keep_the_grooming_appointment_short\" >Keep the grooming appointment short<\/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\/2019\/01\/the-beginners-guide-to-grooming-senior-dogs-dog-grooming-school\/#Allow_the_dog_to_sit_or_lie_down\" >Allow the dog to sit or lie down<\/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\/2019\/01\/the-beginners-guide-to-grooming-senior-dogs-dog-grooming-school\/#Be_attentive\" >Be attentive<\/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\/2019\/01\/the-beginners-guide-to-grooming-senior-dogs-dog-grooming-school\/#Dogs_with_sensitive_skin\" >Dogs with sensitive skin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/the-beginners-guide-to-grooming-senior-dogs-dog-grooming-school\/#Your_dog_grooming_kit\" >Your dog grooming kit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/the-beginners-guide-to-grooming-senior-dogs-dog-grooming-school\/#Pro_grooming_tip_Nail_clipping\" >Pro grooming tip: Nail clipping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/the-beginners-guide-to-grooming-senior-dogs-dog-grooming-school\/#Pro_grooming_tip_Hair_dryer\" >Pro grooming tip: Hair dryer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_a_senior_dog\"><\/span>What\u2019s a senior dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that are over nine years old are generally considered to be senior dogs. Of course, some dogs have longer life expectancies compared to others. In particular, small dogs will most likely outlive a larger dog of the same age. As an example, a Chihuahua, whose life expectancy is 15-18 years, would be considered a senior dog after age 11.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8756&#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]But it\u2019s not so much the age that matters\u2014it\u2019s about what old age often brings with it. Growing old often comes with health problems. By continuing to groom your dog regularly, you\u2019ll be able to find and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/11\/benefits-learning-groom-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">detect any emerging health issues<\/a>. And remember, mats can happen at any age!<\/p>\n<p>Your vet should inform you of your dog&#8217;s health. Take any health and skin issues into consideration, and don\u2019t forget about the medication. If your dog is taking blood-thinning medication, it could prevent clotting if there\u2019s an accident while grooming. Also, many vets will prescribe medicated shampoos for bathing. You want to ensure your home-bathing efforts aren\u2019t irritating any skin disorders!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_the_grooming_appointment_short\"><\/span>Keep the grooming appointment short<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It can be difficult and even painful for some senior dogs to stand on the grooming table for long. Even if they\u2019ve grown used to regular grooming sessions since they were young\u2014they aren\u2019t puppies anymore! The great thing about grooming a dog yourself is that you can give the dog plenty of rest without penalty. To ensure they\u2019re not uncomfortable for too long, keep the grooms short yet efficient.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8758&#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=\"Allow_the_dog_to_sit_or_lie_down\"><\/span>Allow the dog to sit or lie down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s lost muscle or arthritis, some dogs won\u2019t be able to stand long for an express groom either. In these cases, you can have the dog lie down on its side during the groom. Complete one side before moving onto the other.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_attentive\"><\/span>Be attentive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should always be attentive to the grooming process, not just with senior dogs! Paying attention to where you cut hair and how rough you are when shampooing is important! But it\u2019s even more important to pay attention to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/01\/dog-grooming-courses-teach-many-dont\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dog\u2019s temperament<\/a>. When you can immediately identify when a dog is stressed, you\u2019ll know when to stop. If you push an old dog too much, they may become uncooperative. This makes the grooming process harder and can increase the chance of accidents.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dogs_with_sensitive_skin\"><\/span>Dogs with sensitive skin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Be kinder and gentler with how you conduct your grooms. Just like humans, dog skin loses its elasticity with age. Make sure that you pull the dog\u2019s skin taut when clipping or cutting their hair. This is to avoid nicking extra skin, warts, and skin tags. Elder dogs may also have open sores on their skin. Ensure you see the vet before bathing a dog with open sores. Some shampoos can irritate them![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8755&#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=\"Your_dog_grooming_kit\"><\/span>Your dog grooming kit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As an at-home groomer, you probably won\u2019t have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/learning-online\/dog-grooming-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">15-piece professional dog grooming kit<\/a>. You may wish to do all of the grooms for your dog, but many dog owners still choose to see a professional from time to time. If your dog has tricky health issues, it may be better for you to seek a professional dog groomer\u2019s help. In-between appointments, you can purchase a pair of grooming gloves to help with shedding and maintenance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_grooming_tip_Nail_clipping\"><\/span>Pro grooming tip: Nail clipping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re prioritizing tasks, don\u2019t let the dog go without a nail trim! Senior dogs are less active than their younger counterparts. As such, they don\u2019t wear down their nails as much from natural exercise. Long nails can cause posture problems and worsen arthritic or joint problems. So trim their nails short\u2014but remember to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/08\/dog-grooming-tips-for-new-pet-owners\/#bathing-nails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">careful when cutting around the quick!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_grooming_tip_Hair_dryer\"><\/span>Pro grooming tip: Hair dryer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Elderly dogs have increased sensitivity to heat, and are often at risk of a heatstroke! Thankfully, most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/03\/choosing-the-best-hair-dryer-for-dog-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hair dryers made for grooming dogs<\/a> don\u2019t use heated air. Choose a high-velocity hair dryer, or carefully monitor the temperature of the air. Hot air can scorch their skin\u2014that means don\u2019t use a human hair dryer on your dog![\/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\">What should you look for in a dog grooming school? 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