Labrador Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction

Labrador Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction

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

• Labrador Retriever Length of Coat: The length of coat on a Labrador Retriever is short and will therefore require moderate grooming
• Type of Coat: The type of coat for this breed is generally described as smooth
• Time: Grooming a Labrador Retriever will require 15-20 minutes
• Frequency of Grooming: once per week normally, daily during shedding periods

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

• The Labrador Retriever has a short, water-resistant coat is smooth in texture. The coat comes in three colors - chocolate, yellow and black, and all coat types are short and smooth. This breed should be groomed once per week but the Labrador Retriever sheds seasonally and during these periods of shedding, the grooming procedure should be increased to daily.

• Use a firm bristle brush and begin grooming your dog or puppy from the head
• Brush through the coat following the direction of the hair growth
• Grooming will help to remove any dead hairs and it will  keep it looking healthy & smooth

Labrador 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. Labrador 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

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

Labrador Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction