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Dog grooming is an art and fun which keeps our pooch healthy and happy. The way, in which we keep ourselves clean with daily bathing, our furry felines also should be cleaned. You should groom your dog when it is relaxed and initially keep the session small which will help achieve routine. Now, let's have a look at different aspects of grooming and how it's important for dog's health.

Mastering the dog walk is an art and this every pet lover must learn and apply. It does not matter how much you love your pooch, you must understand that dogs are pack leader and you must not pamper them so much that they will start thinking that they are leading you.

Preventing your dog to pull its leash is a technique which one must understand to implement this trick on the pooch. It is natural for the dog to be naughty and mischievous while you try to make it wear the dog leash and collar; it will surely resist and may even try to pull the leash.

Keeping the dog calm is a big task especially during grooming. It has been seen that dogs that cooperate with their owners while grooming end up with proper grooming than dogs that are restless. Here are some ways by which dog grooming will be a smooth process.

As the temperatures outside start to get lower and you prepare for colder weather, it is important to also prepare your dog for the winter. Whether your dog lives indoors or outdoors, there are dangers in colder conditions. Your dog's health, food and environment all need to be taken into consideration when "Old Man Winter" approaches.

Once you have decided to get a sweater for your dog, you will need to begin by considering material. While wool is very warm and one of the best insulating materials, take into account how often it will need to be washed, and whether it will make your dog more uncomfortable due to itching. A good blend of washable wool and cotton or acrylic may be the best bet.

Dogs are a species that do require monitoring at times and when not controlled sometimes could go overboard and do some wrong set of activities that could not only harm others but also themselves. This becomes more evident in the case of strong and large breed of dogs.