Skye Terrier Dog Grooming Instruction

Skye Terrier Dog Grooming Instruction

Grooming Skye Terrier 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. The following chart provides a brief overview of the grooming requirements of a Skye Terrier puppy or dog:

• Skye Terrier Length of Coat: The length of coat on a Skye Terrier is long and will therefore require a lot of grooming
• Type of Coat: The type of coat for this breed is generally described as hard and straight
• Time: Grooming a Skye Terrier will require approximately 20 minutes
• Frequency of Grooming: Several times per week

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

• The Skye Terrier has a long coat that is straight and drapes down the sides of its body. This breed is double coated, and the outer coat is hard and straight, and can tangle fairly easily. Therefore, it is important to groom the coat several times per week.
• Brush the coat with a firm bristle brush with long bristle that are medium spaced
• Groomers must be gentle and ensure that they do not pull the hair
• Gently tease out knots and tangles
• Thoroughly groom the coat following the direction of hair growth
• Grooming is vital for this coat to keep it free from knots and tangles

Skye Terrier 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. Skye Terrier 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

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

Skye Terrier Dog Grooming Instruction