Dachshund Dog Grooming Instruction

Dachshund Dog Grooming Instruction

Grooming Dachshund 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. These charts provides an overview of the grooming requirements of a Dachshund puppy or dog:

• Dachshund Length of Coat: The length of coat on a Dachshund can be long or short and will therefore require low to high grooming
• Type of Coat: The type of coat for this breed is generally described as variable
• Time: Grooming a Dachshund will various amounts of time (see instructions below)
• Frequency of Grooming: Depending on coat type (Daily, Weekly or Fortnightly)

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

• There are three types of Dachshund - Short Haired have shining, smooth coats, Wire Haired have rough, short, thick coats & Long Haired have sleek coats
• Grooming requirements depends on coat type - Short Haired fortnightly, Wire Haired weekly, Long Haired Daily (Short and Wired more frequently during shedding periods)
• Soft bristle brush for Short Haired, Wire bristle brush for Wire Haired, Bristle brush then go over coat again with a comb for the Long Haired
• Begin at the head of the dog or puppy, brush gently whilst following the hair growth
• Gently brush out any knots or tangles, brushing will help to remove dead / loose hairs

Dachshund 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. Dachshund 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

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

Dachshund Dog Grooming Instruction