While your puppy is small enough, the kitchen or bathroom sink makes a good puppy bath, or you can use a plastic tub. When he gets larger, switch to the shower or bath and use a non-slip mat. Make sure the water is warm, not hot.
When booking in for the first puppy dog grooming appointment, ask for a quiet day at the grooming salon and mention that it is your puppy’s first time. The groomer can only do a good job if your puppy isn’t scared. Get your puppy used to noise they will be exposed to at the salon by using the Sound Proof Puppy Training App from the iOS and Android App store.
If you are super keen, you can learn on YouTube how to express your dog’s anal glands yourself!Your dog’s skin is an indication of her overall health, so it’s important to keep it in prime shape. When a skin problem occurs, your dog may respond with excessive scratching, chewing and/or licking. A wide range of causes—including external parasites, infections, allergies, metabolic problems and stress, or a combination of these—may be to blame.
For successful teeth brushing, puppies need to be trained to tolerate having a toothbrush in their mouths from a young age. Start by massaging your puppy’s lips with your finger for 30 to 60 seconds per day for a few weeks, then progress to her teeth and gums. After a few times, use a tiny amount of doggie toothpaste on your finger to get her used to the taste. When she is comfortable with this, introduce a small doggie toothbrush or finger-brush with soft bristles.