two dogs and a girl and grooming
Basic Mistakes In Home Dog Grooming
Most home dog groomers make common mistakes but this household duty can be be upskilled with a little care,patience and the right equipment Be carefull with clippers and scissors etc,as a slip can cause,not only a physical injury,but also emotional.Your dog may never trust you again.Do not shave or clip too close to the skin as it may cause shaver burn with its inherent risk of infection.If it does happen, immediately console your dog to let it know it was accidental and it will get the message that you are sorry.Treat any cut or burn with anti-bacterial drugs and take it to the vet if any swelling or infection shows.If your dog licks or otherwise irritates the problem area, a protective collar can alleviate the situation.
When grooming your dog make sure that shampoo or other irritants do not get in the eyes either from your mistake or movements of the dog.If it does happen wash the eyes with a saline solution making sure that the corners of the eyes are cleaned with a sterile cloth.It will help if you hug your dog and take their attention away from the immediate situation by holding up a familiar toy or object and making the eyes follow any movements.
The most basic and potentially fatal mistake is having the dog unrestrained. Do not put your dog in a situation where it can escape its perceived torrment and possible be harmed by passing traffic or be attacked by other stray animals.Put a muzzle on the dog if necessary and if the task is done outside,make sure that is a enclosed yard
Grooming dogs is probably best left to the experts but home grooming can be cheaper and successful because of the positive bonding effect.