How often should I brush my dog?

Brushing your dog is important as brushing removes dead hair, dead and dry skin and distributes natural oils for a clean, healthy coat. It helps to keep your dog’s coat free of dirt and debris picked up from playing with dog toys in the park or garden. Regular brushing also promotes a bond between you and your dog, as well as, making you more familiar with your dog’s body which means you will notice earlier if there is something wrong.

Is It Possible To Over Brush?

You cannot over brush your pooch so you don’t need to worry about brushing too much. However, different breeds of dogs need more frequent brushing than others.

Short-haired and smooth-haired dogs do not need brushing as much as long-haired dogs because their hair will not get tangled as often. It has been agreed by many that a smooth-haired and short- haired dog will only need brushing weekly but it will not harm your dog if you wish to brush him more often.

 Dogs with short, thick fur will need brushing several times a week, due to the thickness of the fur. A long-haired dog will need brushing daily as the hair is more likely to become matted and tangled. This is best for your long-haired canine friend as untangling their coat can be painful to your dog and means you wouldn’t have to cut away matted fur, depending on its condition. Therefore, regular brushing for long-haired dogs is best.

When brushing your pooch you need to brush slowly and gently. If your dog is unsure about the brush at first, let him see and smell the brush, perhaps put one of your dog toys in the room with him so he is distracted and encourage your dog by rewarding him. Rewarding your furry friend means giving them dog treats when they have sat there without fidgeting or one letting them play with one of their favourite dog toys. If he does fidget then stop brushing but do not remove the brush; wait until your dog has become used to the brush and then reward them.

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