Golden retriever grooming

Golden retrievers do require some basic grooming.

First, you may want to search in the phone book and seek a professional.

There are ways that you can groom too much and then they will look ridiculous. To find a good groomer you may want to call some of the local vets and get a recommendation or ask the breeder that you bought the dog off of.

The basics of the grooming require some cutting. Remember that the breed is a breed that will do some moderate shedding, but if you keep their hair short, you are able to reduce the amount of hair that is in your house. Their double coat is designed to protect them during the harsh seasons. In addition, if you find they shed too much, and then you should try to brush them every now and then and remove the extra hair before it gets on your couch.

When the dog groomer takes your dog in and they will bathe, brush, and cut their hair. You can bathe your dog on your own as often as you want, and it won't damage their hair or disrupt their skin. Always use a good shampoo. When golden retrievers go outside they tend to find the mud and dirt shows up noticeably on the dog. You may find that a bath a week is essential to keeping the dog and the house clean.

As any other dog, their nails require some clipping. Long nails make jumping and walking uncomfortable for the dog and for those who they jump on. Long nails can also cause the dog to walk differently and it will cause foot problems.

You can trim your dog's nails at home with a pair of dog nail clippers. They can be found in any store that sells pet supplies and accessories. The groomer can trim the nails of a dog as well.

As for cutting their hair, you should never shave your golden retriever. There hair protects from the harshness of the seasons and the only places that are groomed are the ears, tail, and feet.

You can use any pair of scissors to trim their hair, but it is important that the length is even. Sometimes it is best to take them to a groom because show dogs need to be perfect. If you don't want to pay for the dog to get professionally groomed, make sure that you check online to see all the rules of cutting your dog's hair. It is important that you research it because retrievers need their hair to protect them during the wintertime.