Here are two lesser-known perks dog owners can experience when they use a vet's pet grooming services.
It can reduce the amount of housework they need to do
One perk that many dog owners experience when they start using their vet's pet grooming services is that their homes stay cleaner for longer and that they don't, therefore, have quite as much housework to do. The first reason for this is that pet grooming typically involves shampooing the dog's coat and then brushing it very methodically for an extended period. Both the washing and brushing processes can remove a large amount of the loose hair on the dog's coat that would otherwise land on the furniture and floors of their owner's home. As such, if a dog-owner has their pet groomed regularly, they probably won't have to sweep or vacuum as much as they did before using this service.
The second reason is that the shampooing of the dog's coat and the washing of their paws will also remove virtually all of the excess oils from their coat, as well as any dirt particles and other malodorous debris that could be trapped in it. This then means that when the dog returns home from the pet groomer, he or she won't track mud or other smelly debris into the home and get it on the floors, furniture or other surfaces they brush against (such as curtains or walls). This then means that these surfaces and objects won't get smelly or visibly dirty quite as fast as they did before the dog was regularly groomed. This, in turn, will mean that the owner won't need to wash or deodorise these areas as often as they may have done before.
It can improve the dog owner's relationship with their pet
Another wonderful perk that a dog-owner might experience if they use their vet's pet-grooming services is that their relationship with their dog could improve. This is because DIY pet grooming can be stressful and hard for an owner and their dog. For example, if a person doesn't know how to quickly and safely trim their dog's nails, this task could take a long time and result in both the dog and the owner getting frustrated, and the dog's nails not ending up evenly trimmed. Likewise, if they don't know how to keep their dog still and calm when they're washing their coat, this could result in the dog splashing suds and water everywhere, and the owner not being able to wash them as thoroughly as they wanted to. If an owner and their dog have to go through this stressful experience regularly, this might damage their bond.
However, if an owner in this situation hands their dog over to a skilled pet groomer, they might notice an improvement in their relationship with their pet. A good pet groomer will know exactly how to soothe and manage any animal they're grooming, in a way that allows them to properly trim the pet's nails, as well as wash, condition and blow-dry their coat, without causing him or her lots of distress. As such, the dog will come home from these trips not only looking and smelling clean but also in a calm and happy state, which will make them a joy for their owner to interact with.
For more information on pet grooming services, contact a company near you.
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