Golden retriever grooming on a weekly basis is important for the health of this breed of dog. We love the look of a golden retriever with its long flowing hair, but if the coat is not cared for properly by the dog owner then the hair knots and it also gets full of all sorts of grass seeds, dirt and other unwelcome nasties. Their long thick coat is also a haven for fleas and ticks if they are in the area.
When a person is contemplating adopting a golden retriever for a pet, they need to consider the care of the dog because they do need to be combed at least once a week. During the shedding season they will need to be combed twice a week or even more. There are many dog grooming businesses in operation where a dog can be taken for grooming so the weekly grooming may not necessarily be a problem.
Grooming is also a great bonding time with the dog. Owners and dogs alike share a loving experience during a grooming session.
The health benefits of brushing.
A gentle brushing stimulates the circulation and helps maintain the health of the skin. The hair will be in better condition too when it is brushed. Many owners like to spritz the dog's coat with a diluted conditioner which is great for conditioning the hair. To make this solution, mix one tablespoon of conditioner with 16 ounces of water in a spray bottle.
The conditioner helps to prevent static electricity and hair breakage. Once you've spritzed the coat, brush or comb the hair in the direction it naturally grows.
Brushing the coat thoroughly.
A golden retriever has two lengths of hair to its coat, a shorter layer and a longer layer. When brushing, make sure that both layers are being brushed. In other words, make sure that the brushing goes right down to the skin. If the bottom layer is not brushed out the hair will get matted.
Ensure that all the hair is brushed including under the body, his tail, the back of legs, rear end and behind his ears.
When the coat has been fully brushed snip off any long and uneven hairs under the tail and body to make his coat even more beautiful.
Bathing the dog.
Bathing a golden retriever is important too because of the long coat. A puppy will need to be trained to enjoy a bath and the responsibility is on the owner for this. Care needs to be taken so that the dog is not burnt with water that is too hot. Goldens are natural water lovers so if they are being bathed with care I am sure you will both enjoy the experience. Rinsing a dog down with a hose works well, but again care needs to be taken. Keep the spray gentle, not full blast, because the pressure of the water will frighten the dog and so will the hissing noise of a full water spray frighten the dog.
A full grooming of the golden retriever does require that nails and eyes are cared for as well. These regal dogs will enjoy all the attention they can get.
Kaye Dennan has been a Golden Retriever owner for many years and has had dogs since a young child. Breeding dogs is such a wonderful experience. Who could not fall in love with those 'puppy eyes'? For more information about training and caring for a Golden Retriever visit my website http://yourgoldenretrieverpet.com. I also have available a 10 part mini-course to help you with caring for your dog.
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