The Miniature Schnauzer does not shed coat and because of his high standards of hygiene will not need excessive grooming or over fussing at all. Get your puppy used to a regular grooming routine right from the start, be firm but at the same time make it fun, reward him at the end of each session with lots of praise and maybe a treat. Although he won’t really need to much grooming in the first few weeks he is with you, it will get him used to being handled and will help prepare him for when he visits the vet or the grooming salon. It is a good idea to get your puppy used to standing on a table for his grooming and a small rubber mat with a non-slip backing is ideal to place underneath him. A daily brush and comb is all that is required to keep your dog tidy and tangle free and will help remove all the dead and/or loose hairs before between trims.
The legs and undercarriage should be washed occasionally in warm water using a mild shampoo which can be obtained from your local pet store. Make sure you rinse well and dry thoroughly. It is also a good idea to get him used to having his beard wiped (not necessarily washed) after his meals. Wipe away ‘sleep’ from the eye area, do not allow a build up.
The legs and undercarriage should be washed occasionally in warm water using a mild shampoo which can be obtained from your local pet store. Make sure you rinse well and dry thoroughly. It is also a good idea to get him used to having his beard wiped (not necessarily washed) after his meals. Wipe away ‘sleep’ from the eye area, do not allow a build up.
Your Miniature Schnauzer should keep his nails fairly worn down from his walks, however, sometimes they may need a trim and it is advisable to cut the nails a little at a time, guillotine nail clippers are recommended as they have a safety guard fitted cutting down the risk of cutting a quick.
If you are planning to take your dog to be professionally trimmed there are still points to remember that will contribute to his general well being, as well as his nails you should pluck the hair on the inside of the ears on a regular basis to keep the ear canal clean and free from wax. When you have done this it is a good idea to use a couple of drops of ear cleaner, such as Otodex which is available from your pet store, in each ear massaging well.
Also the hair between the pads should not be allowed to grow excessively long and thick, as well as being unhygienic it may also cause the pads to spread, this hair can be kept under control and cut short by using a small pair of blunt ended scissors.
Finally oral hygiene maintenance should be performed at regular intervals and again you should introduce your Miniature Schnauzer to this at an early age so that he will accept this as part of his grooming routine. There are a variety of canine toothpastes available, including a finger brush. You should only ever use canine toothpaste as it is non-foaming.
If you are planning to take your dog to be professionally trimmed there are still points to remember that will contribute to his general well being, as well as his nails you should pluck the hair on the inside of the ears on a regular basis to keep the ear canal clean and free from wax. When you have done this it is a good idea to use a couple of drops of ear cleaner, such as Otodex which is available from your pet store, in each ear massaging well.
Also the hair between the pads should not be allowed to grow excessively long and thick, as well as being unhygienic it may also cause the pads to spread, this hair can be kept under control and cut short by using a small pair of blunt ended scissors.
Finally oral hygiene maintenance should be performed at regular intervals and again you should introduce your Miniature Schnauzer to this at an early age so that he will accept this as part of his grooming routine. There are a variety of canine toothpastes available, including a finger brush. You should only ever use canine toothpaste as it is non-foaming.
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