Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction

Grooming Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppies & Dogs just needs time, care & patience. The level of grooming & time spent on grooming will depend on the breed & size of the dog. These charts provides an overview of the grooming requirements of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever:

• Chesapeake Bay Retriever Length of Coat: The length of coat on a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is short and will therefore require moderate grooming
• Type of Coat: The type of coat for this breed is generally described as thick & dense
• Time: Grooming a Chesapeake Bay Retriever will require 20-30 minutes
• Frequency of Grooming: One to two times per week

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

• The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has a coat that is short in length, thick and dense in texture, with a woolly undercoat. The coat is almost water-proof as it contains oils that keeps the coat as dry as possible and water resistant. Grooming this particular breed 1-2 times per week is very important as these oils must be protected. Over bathing is not recommended as it can strip away the natural oils of the coat.
• Use a firm bristle brush, start at the head of the dog or puppy & follow hair growth
• Take time whilst grooming, ensuring that loose hairs and tangles are removed

Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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. Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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

Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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 Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog's nails can cause damage and pain. Written instruction is not enough as the risk of hurting your Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction