Your new puppy is home, a cute and cuddly ball of fluff that loves everyone, making you laugh with kisses and cuddles–and puppy grooming may not be on your radar. You are aware that it is important to teach your pup to sit, come and walk nicely on a lead but it is also important to teach your puppy that grooming is enjoyable.As a matter of fact, very young puppies do not enjoy brushing and combing. Hence you will need to convince your puppy that it is fun and it is for its good that you are brushing and combing its hair. Using soothing and encouraging words, you calm your puppy down with long strokes of brushing. Try to incorporate this step into your daily routine to allow your pet to get used to brushing.
Brushing
Before brushing your puppy, let him sniff the brush first. Give him a couple of small treats, then gently brush him a few times. Increase the number of times you brush during each grooming session until he's comfortable being thoroughly brushed.
Nail Trimming
Introducing your puppy to nail trimming might take a little longer, since some dogs don't like having their paws touched. If you've been working on getting your puppy used to having his paws handled, this shouldn't be a problem. Show him the nail clippers, then give him a couple of treats. Do this a few times in order to let him get used to the clippers. Once he seems comfortable, try to clip one nail. Just do one the first time, then gradually work up to trimming all of his nails in one grooming session.
Bathing
Bathing is another part of puppy grooming that can take some time to get used to. Start by letting your puppy play with water in the sink. Make it fun by giving him a toy or doing some gentle splashing. You can also give him a treat beforehand. To get him used to the tub, place him in it while it's empty and let him sniff around and explore. When your puppy is used to the water and tub, you can start giving him baths.If you're having trouble getting your puppy used to bathing, brushing or nail trimming, consider us! Here at Pampered Paws – dog & cat grooming Singapore specialist, we offer a Puppy Introduction Program that helps your pup get used to baths, ear cleanings, nail clippings and hair trims.
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