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HANDLING & GROOMING

How you go about this will vary greatly from dog to dog but your dog should enjoy you touching him. Start with very short sessions if he is usually fidgety or tries to get away and reward good behaviour. You need to be able to examine thoroughly ears, teeth, mouth, feet and pick up his tail. Your dog should stand, sit or lay still as you go about this and not try to bite you, the brush or the towel. Grooming is essential for all breeds regardless of coat length and as well as being enjoyable & therapeutic for you both it will go a long way towards forming the correct relationship between you. All members of the family, including the children (always supervised of course) should be encouraged to handle and examine the dog. Make yourself aware of the normal colour of your dog's gums, as any change could be an indication of internal injury in the case of an accident. Keep an eye on the condition of their teeth and ears as they cannot tell you if they are feeling discomfort. You need to be able to administer pills so practice with a vitamin tablet so that if you have to give a pill when they are off colour you know that you can.

IF YOU NEED TO GROOM YOUR DOG THOROUGHLY AND HE WON'T STAY STILL THEN TRY SPREADING MARMITE OR PEANUT BUTTER ON THE FRIDGE DOOR AND DO IT AS HE LICKS IT OFF.

If your dog is happy to be handled by you then invite visitors to handle and examine him so that he will be manageable at the vets, the grooming parlour or the boarding kennels.