Dog Guidance Blog

It is important to look after your own teeth, but it is also important to look after your own dog’s teeth. Nancy explains below.
Dog Dental Care – Why Your Dog’s Teeth Are Important

Did you know that almost 80% of dogs have some sort of periodontal disease by the time they are three? This includes gingivitis [...]

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5 Tips to Make Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears Easier

Cleaning your dog’s ears can be a very frustrating experience. But by changing how you do things you can make the whole experience at least a little more enjoyable for you and your dog.
Dog’s are prone to a wide range of ear problems. In fact it is [...]

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The number one tip for bathing your dog is this: do not bathe him too often. Once every two or three months is a good rule of thumb. A dog’s skin is very thin and excessive bathing will make him dry and itchy. If he gets too smelly, sprinkle some baking soda on his coat [...]

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Grooming is essential to a healthy cavalier King Charles Spaniel. In addition to looking good, regular grooming keeps your Cavalier clean, healthy at the same time prevents problems caused by fleas, ticks, matted hair, uncleaned teeth, excessive buildup of earwax, dirt and bacteria.
Grooming a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel may not be very difficult given the [...]

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Labrador Retrievers have short and smooth shedding coats that sre water resistant and  relatively easy to care for.  This breed needs to be bathed every three or four months.  The coat should be brushed regularly to help keep it clean and shiny.  The ears should be cleaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to [...]

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When grooming your dog, it is important for you to be firm but gentle at the same time. Being firm with your dog does not mean being harsh, but to let the dog know who the leader of the pack is. Most dogs respond to simple commands such as sit and stay. 
In addition, dogs respond [...]

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With so many different kinds of dog shampoos on the market today, it is not easy to decide which one to use.  For most breeds, a basic, all-purpose shampoo is fine.  But if you want your shampoo to do more than clean, you might consider a specialty shampoo.
Shampoos designed to deliver extra conditioning to long [...]

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Routine grooming serves three major purposes:  First, it keeps your dog’s skin, coat, teeth, gums, and nails in a healthy state.  Second, it helps you detect any signs or symptoms of problems or abnormalities.  Third, grooming allows you to spend quality time with your pet which helps create a special bond between you and your [...]

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