Flat Coated Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction

Flat Coated Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction

Grooming Flat Coated 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 provide an overview of the grooming requirements of a Flat Coated Retriever puppy or dog:

• Flat Coated Retriever Length of Coat: The length of coat on a Flat Coated Retriever is medium and will therefore require minimal grooming
• Type of Coat: The type of coat for this breed is generally described as flat or slightly wavy
• Time: Grooming a Flat Coated Retriever will require 15 minutes
• Frequency of Grooming: Once per week

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

• The Flat Coated Retriever has medium length hair that is flat, and either straight or slightly wavy. This breed of puppy and dog doesn't need a lot of grooming. It should be brushed approximately once per week and bathed only as and when is necessary.
• Use a slicker brush and gently brush through your dog or puppy's hair
• Begin at the head of your puppy or dog and follow the direction of hair growth
• Take care when brushing or combing around delicate areas
• Grooming will help to remove dead or loose hairs as well as help to maintain a healthy and beautiful looking coat

Flat Coated 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. Flat Coated 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

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

Flat Coated Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction