Bernese Mountain Dog Grooming Instruction

Bernese Mountain Dog Grooming Instruction

Grooming Bernese Mountain Puppies and Dogs just needs time, care and patience. The level of grooming and time spent on grooming will depend on the breed and size of the dog. The following chart provides a brief overview of the grooming requirements of a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy or dog:

• Bernese Mountain Dog Length of Coat: The length of coat on a Bernese Mountain Dog is long and will therefore require a fair amount of grooming
• Type of Coat: The type of coat for this breed is generally described as thick / silky
• Time and Frequency of Grooming: time required several times per week

Bernese Mountain Dog Grooming Instruction - Brushing Hair and Coat
Most dog's hair and coats need some attention. The Bernese Mountain Dog dog grooming instruction for caring for your dog's hair or coat is as follows:

• Dogs and puppies from this breed shed heavily on a constant basis, so it is vitally important to groom their coats regularly, on several occasions per week to help maintain a healthy-looking coat, and to keep hair tangle-free, as it's long and mats quite easily
• Always comb your dog of puppy in the same direction of their hair growth
• Use a slicker or pin brush to carefully remove knots and tangles
• As this breed sheds consistently, grooming will help to remove dead hairs
• Comb your dog or puppy gently & take care around delicate areas

Bernese Mountain Dog Grooming Instruction - Bathing your Dog
Bathing your dog is very important for its health and hygiene. During bathing check your dog for lumps, bumps, parasites, fleas and skin irritations or allergies. Bernese Mountain Dog Bathing instruction is as follows:

• Wash your dog or puppy when they are dirty or smell!
• Gather bathing equipment and place bathing tools and shampoo near to bathing area
• Place a mat and towel next to bath
• Check the water temperature of the bath - ensure that a minimal amount of water is used
• Gradually place the dog in the bath - be aware that this may frighten your pet
• Gently shampoo your pet - be careful of delicate areas such as eyes and ears
• Rinse shampoo and towel dry. Then brush the hair

Bernese Mountain Dog Grooming Instruction - Trimming Nails
Some dogs do not need their nails trimmed as they are kept short by general activities. However, should your dog's nails become long then they should be trimmed. It is important to know exactly what you are doing, as cutting too deep into your Bernese Mountain Dog's nails can cause damage and pain. Written instruction is not enough as the risk of hurting your Bernese Mountain Dog is too high.

• Your vet can help initially by demonstrating how to trim your dog's nails and supervise your first attempt
• Spend some time touching your dog's paws and gently squeezing the area around the nails in order to familiarize them with this sensation
• Seek advice from your vet about the most appropriate nail clippers for your pet

Bernese Mountain Dog Grooming Instruction