Unlike humans, they dogs don t need to take a bath everyday. This is because they would lose the natural oil needed in keeping their coat shiny and clean. The normal bathing would be twice a month. Make sure you brush the coat to avoid tangles. Use rubber mat to keep your dog from slipping. Use warm water and dog shampoo and conditioner. That is, protection from the self. What does protection from the self means? It means maintaining a well-groomed body starting from the ears, nails, teeth, and coat to keep disease and other forms of harm away from your dog. Here, dog food and nice shelter is not what your dog needs. What you dog needs are dog-grooming supplies especially made for them. You can choose one depending on your dog's needs but the rule stays the same regardless of what type of comb you have. That is, to use the instrument carefully to avoid hurting the dog's skin. De-matting tool - There are limitations with what brushes and combs can do. One of these is removing matt and even preventing matt from your dog. You don t suffer from ticks, fleas, and lice so you won't be having any trouble dealing with it. But for your pet, it is entirely a different story. Aside from shampoo and conditioner, tick, flea, and lice removal products should be carefully selected to match the requirement of your dog. You will learn how buy entering a dog grooming training. There's a specially designed clippers you can use. Together with the clipper, you also need mini bottle of blood-clotting powder. Proper Nail Cutting: In trimming the nails of your pet, have someone to sit beside you. Gently place his paws in your hands while slowly pulling them forward. If in case your pet doesn't like to be handled that way, get acquainted with him/her by giving praise and treats. If the ear of your pet is pinkish in color, then it s a sign that his ears are in good physical condition. Brushing your pet. You have to brush the coat of your pet on a daily basis. This is to make sure that your dog is healthy and fit. By means of brushing the dog, you re able to eliminate the dirt around its coat.