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PET CARE

HOW DO YOU BATHE YOUR DOG?
I prepare my dogs for a bath by
blowing out all the dust with a force
dryer and by removing any grass or
grass seeds that may be stuck in the
coat with a slicker brush.

Wet the dog thoroughly with warm
water and lather the shampoo into
its coat thoroughly. I prefer to leave it
on for about 10 minutes. I repeat the Before After
process after a full rinse although I
rinse off the second application of
shampoo in about 5 minutes. I usea your dominant hand and grasp the
tick and flea shampoo at this stage paw with your other hand.Line up nail

ensuring absolutely clean coat and clipper by placing edge of the blade
skin. Conditioner is applied to the upon the nail at an imaginary ‘cut
coat after rinsing off the treatment line’. Squeeze the clipper in one swift
shampoo completely. Conditioner deliberate motion. Avoid cutting if
is left well lathered into the coat for the dog is moving and continue until
about 5 minutes and washed out. all nails are clipped. If you are unsure
Conditioning the coat is important of yourself, please take your dog to a
as conditioner provides necessary professional groomer or a Vet.
moisture to the coat till natural oils on An English Cocker Spaniel with a pet groom.
the dog’s body are replenished after Basic tools that you need to groom
the bath. Conditioner helps keep your your English cocker spaniel. Pet groom: An English Spaniel’s
dog's coat soft, smooth, and strong. feathering maybe cut short (without
1. Slicker Brush clipping the body of the dog) to

You may first towel dry and then 2. A pair of 7” Straight scissors achieve a more manageable pet
blow dry your dog immediately till with pointed tips groom. Pay attention to the details;

it is fully dry. Lightly brush the coat 3. A pair of 7” or 8” thinning shears that is where you find the difference
while blow drying to get it straight 4. A de-shedding tool between being good and being great.
and free of any tangles. 5. Nail Clipper Even if it is about grooming your dog!
6. Trimmer
I typically trim all the nails of my dogs 7. A grooming table or a table with
soon after a bath. Always remember a non-slip top.
to keep their nails short. 8. Dog Shampoo & conditioner (my Kezia Cherian is 9 years old and has had fun playing
personal choice is Bio-groom) with her English Cocker Spaniels from the age of 2.
A dog's nail consists of a hard outer 9. A spray bottle She enjoys grooming them, especially their face and
paws. She wants to become a Veterinarian to treat
shell and a soft cuticle in the center 10. A powerful Blow-dryer all kinds of animals.
consisting of nerves and blood Cherian M J is Co-Founder and CEO of Keynote
vessels. The cuticle is typically ESOP. He has worked with various industries and
referred to as the ‘quick’ of the nail. companies of different scale and size. He has been
Once you are in a good position an independent advisor on structuring Stock Based
Compensations Plans. Hestarted to learn grooming
(ideally with the dog on a table), you with his own English Cocker Spaniels guided by
can begin cutting the nails. Grasp friends in India andwell acclaimed breeders from
your dog's paw firmly, but without across the globe. He feels proud that he was

placed first in thepure breed category in ABK India

squeezing. Hold the nail clipper with Grooming Show 2019.
An article written by Kezia Cherian and Cherian M J of Casagold English Cocker Spaniels. All rights reserved.
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