Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Why Poodle Grooming Is So Important

By Lisa A Collins

There are many different breeds of dog that one can choose from, but the Poodle is definitely one of the most popular and for good reason. Not only are Poodles absolutely beautiful dogs, but as well they make great companions because they are so gentle and loving. This is one of the main reasons that older people enjoy Poodles so much.

Not only does it take a lot of time to groom them properly, but they also just need a lot of attention. They are very high maintenance dogs and get frustrated if they are left alone even for just a few hours. They will even lash out if their owners leave them alone for a longer period of time than they would like, by barking incessantly or chewing destructively.

They are beautiful dogs though and as long as they are well cared for and groomed on a regular basis, they will be happy and will show nothing but love and affection.

The best idea is to stand a few feet away from the dog and turn the clippers on for a minute. This way the dog can become accustomed to the sound of the clippers and will understand that they are not going to hurt them.

The dog should be handled firmly but gently, and it is important to make them realize that this is not time for them to play. Only use actual puppy clippers so that there will be no risk of injuring the dog.

Besides the perfect Poodle puppy cut there are a few other tasks that also need to be completed for proper grooming. This includes eye cleanings for one, and this is especially important with Poodles because almost all of them have runny eyes. This can end up staining the fur around their eyes and sometimes even permanently.

Although a Poodle puppy cut is a very important part of the grooming process, there are many others as well. Taking care of a Poodle's eyes, for instance, is very important, especially because most poodles have runny eyes. Their runny eyes are a result of their tear ducts being too small to accommodate the tears that their eyes produce, and not due to poor breeding or any type of sickness.

It is not a good idea to use a professional all the time however, not only because of the cost but also because grooming a dog offers a great way to spend time with them and bond with them.

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