why you should brush your dogs fur twice weekly

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Why You Should Brush Your Dog’s Fur Twice Weekly

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It Promotes Good HealthBrushing isn’t just about removing tangles and matted fur from your dog’s coat. It also promotes good health and overall wellness in your pet and well help strengthen the bond between dog and owner.

Start EarlyBrushing needs to start early and often. Puppies will need to be introduced to the brush slowly, so let them sniff it before your first few brushing sessions. They may try to chew on it so be ready to pull it away if they try.

Avoid Making It UnpleasantLet your first few brushing sessions be light and brief. Make sure it feels like a positive experience for the dog, and not a chore or an unpleasant task. Stop if you find yourself getting frustrated to avoid making it unpleasant.

Reward Your DogReward your dog with praise and gentle strokes to reinforce good behavior during brushing and gradually make the grooming sessions longer. Brush every few days and consider setting up a regular brushing schedule, like every Sunday afternoon and Wednesday evening.

Brushing Will Help You & Your DogNot only will routine brushing help you and your dog to grow closer, but the activity is beneficial for your dog’s fur and skin. It pulls off dead fur and skin cells, spreads the dog’s natural oils around its coat to improve the shine and luster and it stimulates the blood supply to the skin.

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