Greyhound Dog Grooming Instruction

Greyhound Dog Grooming Instruction

Grooming Greyhound Puppies and Dogs 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 Greyhound puppy or dog:

• Greyhound Length of Coat: The length of coat on a Greyhound is short and will therefore require minimal grooming
• Type of Coat: The type of coat for this breed is generally described as smooth
• Time: Grooming a Greyhound will require 15 to 20 minutes
• Frequency of Grooming: Groom once per week or fortnight

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

• The Greyhound doesn't have high grooming requirements. Their coats are very easy to maintain as they have very little oil in their skin which means that they barely suffer from doggy odor. Their short coats should be groomed once every week or fortnight and this breed barely needs bathing at all.
• Use a slicker brush and begin grooming at the head of the Greyhound puppy or dog
• Brush through the hair with the slicker brush following the direction of the hair growth
• Grooming will really help to maintain the health and appearance of the coat
• Use a mild shampoo when bathing your Greyhound as their skin dries out quite easily

Greyhound 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. Greyhound 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

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

Greyhound Dog Grooming Instruction