|
|
|
Dog Training Course
In agility your dog has to be trained to run courses. You can
train him on obstacles separately or you can train him on a dog
training course, either option is ok but a course is much better
in the long run. Most dog agility handlers have had...
Dog Training: The Trick To Training Your Dog To Come When It Is Called
Training a dog to come when it is called is a vital, and
potentially life saving, part of any successful dog training
program. All properly trained dogs must learn to respond
instantly to the owner's voice, and the sooner this lesson is
learned...
Dogs - Grooming Tips and Information
Grooming Man's Best friend
Proper grooming for your dog does not only have aesthetic
purposes but also adds to your pet's holistic growth - physical
and psychological. Since dog hair can interlace due to dirt and
grime in the coat forming...
Teaching your dog with confidence and respect
The first thing that any successful animal trainer must do is win the confidence and respect of the animal to be trained. This important piece of advice definitely applies to the training of dogs. As social pack animals, dogs have a natural need to...
Train Your Dog To Be Your Frisbee Playing Buddy
On the surface playing Frisbee with your dog may seem like just a bit of fun, but this activity actually holds other benefits as well. 1. Certain breeds are accustomed to an active lifestyle, so, when they are forced to remain idle, they tend to...
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shih Tzu - The Melody Of Brushing And Combing Your Shih Tzu
These five steps are the fundamentals of Shih Tzu and any dog
breed grooming procedure are:
1. Brushing and Combing 2. Bathing 3. Blow Drying 4. Ear
Cleaning 5. Nail Trimming
The Shih Tzu is typical of a longhaired breed requiring constant
coat care and most frequently require services of a professional
groomer.
Brushing and combing melody: Brushing out the coat of a Shih Tzu
is the most important step in Shih Tzu dog grooming. The
importance of regular Shih Tzu brushing is underscored by the
fact that a Shih Tzu can be made presentable by brushing alone.
Brushing your Shih Tzu is the foundation for all that follows
and more time and effort should be devoted to it. The main
ingredient to brushing the coat of a Shih Tzu is "manual labor."
Thorough Shih Tzu brushing is mandatory before bathing since
wetting a tangled, matted coat will only cause the coat to
tangle and mat more. Combing out the Shih Tzu coat is a close
second step to brushing. Combing the Shih Tzu coat should be
considered an accompaniment to brushing, thus creating a melody
of brush and comb, brush and comb, brush and comb the beautiful
coat of your Shih Tzu.
Brushing and combing techniques: The approach to your Shih Tzu
consists of starting each step from the hindquarters. The theory
behind this approach is if the Shih Tzu cannot see what you are
doing, he will be less likely to object. Staring from the
hindquarters proceed to groom the Shih Tzu systematically, part
by part, step by step.
The actual technique of correct Shih Tzu coat brushing and
combing is to first grasp the left rear leg of your Shih Tzu and
while holding part of the hair in one hand brush the other part.
To get to the undersides of your Shih Tzu's leg, lift the leg of
your Shih Tzu up and while holding
firmly with one hand, brush
the undersides.
Lay down your brush and pick up your comb. The main function of
the comb is to find and remove tangles, mats or knots left in
the Shih Tzu coat after brushing. Run the comb through the leg
coat you just brushed out. If you find a knot in the Shih Tzu's
leg coat, hold the bottom part of the knot firmly with one hand
and comb or tease out the knot with the other.
When you are finished brushing and combing both hindlegs of your
Shih Tzu, do exactly the same with the two front legs of your
Shih Tzu. When all four legs of your Shih Tzu are done, go back
to the hindquarters of your Shih Tzu. This time, you will
concentrate on the tail of your Shih Tzu. Proceed to do the
entire body coat of your Shih Tzu, first left side, then right
side, then underside, then the front or chest areas of your Shih
Tzu. The most systematic way of brushing out the body coat of
your Shih Tzu is from rear to front, layer by layer, lifting up
with one hand a layer of Shih Tzu coat and brushing down to the
skin with the brush hand.
The final step is the head, including the ears. The heavy
furnishings on the head of your Shih Tzu is part of their
beauty. No effort should be spared in thoroughly brushing and
combing this area of your Shih Tzu. You now have the face of
your Shih Tzu to do. Once you have mastered the technique of the
brushing and combing melody, no area of your Shih Tzu should
present a problem. Combing your Shih Tzu is always the final,
finishing touch.
About the author:
Connie Limon is a shih tzu breeder. She publishes a FREE weekly
newsletter. A professional newsletter with a focus upon health
and wellness for you and your pets. Discounts are offered to
subscribers. Sign up at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com
|
|
|
|
|
|