How Well Is Your Siberian Husky Groomed?
The reason one should groom his/her Siberian Husky is simple – your dog’s physical state influences the way he feels and the way you look at your dog. Extreme cases, where lack of proper care, cleaning and grooming can directly affect the behavior of your Siberian Husky, are not rare.
Proper grooming not only infuses a healthy glow to your dog’s appearance, but also helps develop his self-esteem; while it makes you a very proud parent, when you show off your Siberian Husky to others.
The first step involved in dog grooming is: Brushing!
Brushing has been universally acknowledged by expert dog groomers as the single most important step in grooming.
The benefits of brushing are many. To name a few:
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Better blood circulation
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Shinier and healthier coat
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Better bonding
Even if you know how crucial brushing is for your Dog’s health and well-being, we all know that there is a right way and a wrong way of doing anything. And without doubt, you would like to do everything the RIGHT way when it comes to your Siberian Husky.
Yes, there’s a method to follow while brushing your Siberian Husky.
Here are FIVE steps to successfully brushing your Siberian Husky that will prove to be extremely useful:
- Brush against the growth of the hair first with a slicker brush and then with a medium or wide-toothed comb.
- The slicker brush removes all the loose hair and the comb takes care of the tangles.
- Brush your Siberian Husky along the hair growth and make sure you reach the skin as you brush his way.
- Then use a flea comb over the coat to get the fleas and remove any remaining tangles. Part the coat and start from the root and then comb through.
- If your Dog’s paw pads are hairy, then clip them using electric clippers. Do not clip the hair in between the pads. Clip only the excess hair.
Brush your Dog’s hairs to prevent it from matting. Matting can be a very painful experience.
Regular brushing untangles the matted hairs on your Dog’s coat. Since this is a risky job to do, the best way out is to prevent them from forming in the first place. And doing this is simple: just brush and comb your Siberian Husky regularly. If and when you see any mats or tangles, use a detangle solution and a medium-toothed comb.
Don’t wait until your Siberian Husky is dirty or matted to introduce him to grooming. That would make him associate the experience with unpleasantness. Moreover, many dogs learn to see their routine brushing as an alternate form of petting, i.e. another source of affection and attention.
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Do Husky Puppies Enjoy a Bath?
This photo is another oldy but goody. I wasn’t even born when this photo was taken. My parents fell in love with husky puppies way before they decided to have children, so this guy was their first born.
So, the question is, do husky puppies enjoy getting a bath? Having had three huskies throughout the course of my life, I know that grooming husky puppies can be both enjoyable or awful! Whether or not a dog likes getting a bath really depends on the dog. Some dogs love getting a bath and some just hate it.If you have a pooch that just hates the tub, you might want to try the technique that my dad used to get our husky puppy into the bathtub.
The guy in the picture is my dad and the husky pup is Kelo, one of our dogs who despised getting a bath. My dad was the official dog washer back in the 70′s. My parents didn’t have a lot of money, so there was no way they were bringing Kelo to a groomer. Not to mention the fact, that they didn’t want to traumatize the groomer with Kelo’s “bath time” behavior. Plus, this breed has a very thick coat, so grooming husky puppies can be expensive.
When they first started bathing my dog, my parents said that he would run at the sound of the tub filling with water. Siberian Huskies can be skittish, so this wasn’t that uncommon. When they got him near the door, he would put on the brakes on and start to shake. My parents had to figure out a way to him calmly into the bathroom and then into the bathtub. One of my parents friends had been raising husky puppies for years and he gave my parents some great bath time tips.
My dad decided to lure Kelo into the bathroom one day with a dog treat. While he was sitting with my dad, he closed the door and then turned the water on. Of course he started to shake, so my dad gave him another treat. The two of them would just sit in the bathroom and wait for the tub to fill up. My dad said he went through quite a few treats before that would happen. Once the tub was filled my dad was calm enough and my dad would put him in and begin the wash him. He would give him one more treat when he got out of the tub and this seemed to keep our dog happy.
My dad started keeping a box of dog treats underneath the sink, so that he was always ready at bath time. It’s funny because my dog starting looking for those treats even when it wasn’t bath time. Needless to say, it was a great way to get him in the bathroom!
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