Short coated and long thickly coated dog breeds have different grooming requirements but one thing is for sure, all would benefit from regular grooming. Apart from the important function of keeping the pet clean, grooming also prevents parasite infestation that can cause a number of health disorders in the pet. Grooming also enhances the bond between owner and pet.

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Grooming the dog is one of the responsibilities that must be undertaken by a dog owner. Promoting the health and ensuring the happiness of the pet can be achieved with a 10 to 15 minute grooming session everyday. The grooming sessions would certainly make the dog ecstatic for being with the loving owner.

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Dogs have made a great difference to people’s quality of life. It is only but fitting to give the four-legged friend everything that would make it healthy and happy. To maintain the happiness and health of the pet, dog owners would make sure that the pet is regularly groomed. Some dog owners though are prevented by grooming the pet because of busy schedules. Busy dog owners that have taken one of the high maintenance breeds for a pet would be burdened by the need to groom the pet daily. Knowing that grooming sessions would be treasured bonding moments with the pet, the owner would do the task himself if he has the time but tight schedules will force a dog owner to take the pet to professional groomers that can do the job more capably. But can the chosen groomer do the job proficiently?

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We dog owners know that a dog’s hearing ability is far superior to what we humans have. The ears of a dog are very delicate and sensitive organs that can be easily and seriously damaged by infections and foreign objects. As such, a dog’s ears must be kept clean and free from foreign objects that can result to infection. A few minutes spent each week to examine and to clean the pet’s ears will keep the need to visit the vet at bay.

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Dogs are known to have a high level of intelligence. Apart from adapting to training easily, dogs seem to have a knack of acting instinctively in emergency situations. This kind of intelligence has saved countless lives. The existence and well being of these intelligent animals would still be dependent on their owners. Dogs have existed in the wild without man for thousands of years. Have these animals gone soft so that their well being would depend on the care provided by the owner?

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Is the belief that an ugly dog also has an ugly owner true? This notion stems from the fact that the appearance of the dog reflects the kind of care it receives from its owner. A dirty and mangy dog, or one that has an emaciated look will be pitied and the owner will be scorned. The owner of the dog will be despised as he/she had failed to take good care of the pet.

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Your dog’s body can be home to various types of parasites. Fleas, ticks and mites are not the only parasites dogs can have as they can also have lice! Lice infestation can happen even to clean and healthy dogs thus a dog owner that takes great pains to ensure the cleanliness and the health of the pet must not be surprised if the pet harbors lice on its body.

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Fleas, lice ticks and mites are the common annoying parasites of dogs. These octoparasites would not only annoy the dog. These parasites will cause itching and various skin problems can develop from the dog excessive scratching. Dog owners though are more concerned about the diseases that can be transmitted by these parasites to the pet as it is also possible to transmit these health concerns to humans.

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Not may dog owners would think that nail care goes with bathing, brushing and cleaning the dog’s eyes, ears and teeth. Nail care though must be included in the grooming routine of the dog. Not many dog owners though would take the time to clean and to trim the dog’s nails primarily because most dogs would tolerate and even enjoy coat brushing but would put on a struggle if the feet and the toes are touched.

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Dogs are aptly dubbed as man’s best friends. The steadfast loyalty, the affection and the in inherent desire to protect the human family make dogs the most popular choice for a pet. A dog for a pet though is a big responsibility. Anyone wanting to have a cuddly dog but does not have the time or the inclination to provide the basic needs of the dog has best take a stuffed dog toy instead. Getting a dog should not be a spur of the moment decision as the dog would have to be cared for as long as it lives. This means that abandoning a pet that is becoming a nuisance is not an option as a responsible dog owner would find ways to resolve the concern.

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