Scottish terriers are high spirited and friendly.It's important to keep a Scottish Terrier well groomed.Help your Scottish Terrier be at its best by caring for its coat, brushing its teeth, and keeping its eyes and ears clean.A happy, healthy, good-looking dog can take a lot of work, but it will be worth it.
Step 1: When it's a puppy, start grooming.
Start grooming your pet as early as possible.Look between its paws when handling its feet.It's a good idea to check its ears, as well as its belly.Continue examining the puppy if he resists.Praise and give him lots of pets to show him that positive things can be good for him.After handling the puppy, give it a treat.
Step 2: There are good things and grooming tools.
Place the tools near your dog's food or toys so that they can see them in a more positive way.When you approach your pet with the clippers or brush, it will no longer run away.Your dog can lick food off the handles of the clippers or brush.While grooming tools are out, don't leave your pet unattended.This will give your pet time to associate the grooming tools with the food or toys.
Step 3: The dog should be allowed to have its feet handled.
If you handle the pup's feet, give it a treat.If you have a partner, one person can handle the dog's foot and the other can provide a treat.First, don't trim the nails.Get the dog used to having its foot handled.Once the dog is used to having its feet handled, place the clippers near the pup's feet.Start cutting the nails when the dog is comfortable with the clippers.
Step 4: Allow your dog to brush.
The dog should be placed on a table.Use gentle strokes to brush your dog.As you brush the dog, offer praise and petting.Continue brushing if the dog resists, but slow down your movements and increase your praise.
Step 5: The dog should be given time to get used to the clippers.
Get the dog used to hearing the noise from the clippers before using them.On the other side of the room, someone should turn on the clippers.Feed the dog a treat when it stays in the room and praise it for good behavior.Then reward the dog for staying in the room by moving the clippers closer to it.Try to cut a small amount of hair after the dog is calm.Give the dog a treat.
Step 6: Purchase high-quality grooming tools.
Different types of grooming tools are required.High-quality tools will be more expensive, but will last longer and help you groom more effectively without hurting your dog.Coarse brush Pin brush Metal-toothed comb Thinning shears Electric clippers with a #10 blade are optional.
Step 7: The grooming area should be set up.
A grooming table will make it easier to groom your Scottish Terrier.The grooming table should be in an area with good lighting.Everything you need will be close by if you organize your tools.You can't hurt your back while you groom if you have your Scottish Terrier on a table.There are grooming tables at pet stores.If you don't want to buy a grooming table, you could use a card table.
Step 8: You should brush your dog once a week.
Scottish Terriers have two coat layers: a soft, wooly undercoat and a coarse, weather-resistant outer coat.You should brush your Scottish Terrier's coat at least once a week.Use this time to check its skin.Good brushing technique should always be gentle.Working from the skin, brush in the direction of hair growth.
Step 9: The pin brush is what you should start with.
A pin brush has wire bristles.The undercoat and outer coat should be brushed through.It is possible to brush in small sections at a time.The eyebrows and beard should be brushed forward.The elbows and inner thighs are easy to miss.Don't pull through the knot with the brush if you see knotted hair.It would be very painful.Leave the knot until later if you can't brush it through.
Step 10: The coat needs to be combed through.
You can remove knots that didn't come out during brushing by combing through the coat.When you get to the knots, spray some detangling spray.After a few minutes, comb through each knot with the spray.If the knots are large, use your shears to split them.Then, comb through the rest of the hair.Look for a spray that is formulated for dogs.You can find them at pet stores.
Step 11: Do you want to do the clipping?
A Scottish Terrier is clipped.If you don't have time to clip your dog at home, take him to a professional.It should be done four to six times a year.Professional groomers can cost a lot.Be patient and work slowly if you decide to do it yourself.If you want to clip the coat at home, use a picture of the typical Scottish Terrier coat.
Step 12: Start by cutting the head.
Start at your Scottish Terrier's head after attaching the #10 blade to your electric clippers.The clippers should be in front of the ears.Pull from the chin to the chest of the Scottish Terrier.
Step 13: The Scottish Terrier has a body.
The electric clippers should be used on the back, legs, and sides of your Scottish Terrier.Move in the direction of hair growth.Use a mirror to make sure both sides of the body are clipped equally.
Step 14: It's a good idea to be careful when cutting sensitive body parts.
The genital and anal areas are sensitive.It's a good idea to use extra caution when cutting hair in these areas.If you don't like using the clipper in these areas, you can trim the hair with your shears.
Step 15: You can use your shears.
Thinning shears will be easier to use for some areas of your Scottish Terrier's coat.The shears can be used to trim the hair on the tail.The hair on the outside edge of the ears should be trimmed with shears.The shears should be held parallel to the side of the head.The inner eyebrows should be shorter than the outer ones.You don't want to cut the dog if you're near its ears and other sensitive areas.
Step 16: Take your dog for a bath.
Frequent baths can dry out your dog's skin, so don't bathe it too often.When your Scottish Terrier starts to smell, roll around in something that stinks, or can't be brushed out, give it a bath only.Before bathing your Scottish Terrier, brush and comb it to remove tangles and loose hair.Don't wash your Scottish Terrier's skin because it will feel itchy.Ask your doctor for a recommendation.It's a good idea to only use Dandruff shampoos that are labeled for use with dogs.This is a good time to check your dog's skin for parasites, infections, and skin conditions.The drying process can be done with a dog-safe hair dryer.Wait until after a bath when the hair will be clean to do a hair clip.
Step 17: The nails should be trimmed.
Keeping your dog's nails trimmed won't be just for looks.Short nails will make it easier for your dog to walk.Purchase a pair of nail clippers at your local pet store.Don't cut the quick, which is the thin vein running through each nail, when you trim the nails.If the nail starts bleeding, apply a small amount of styptic powder to it.It may be easier to use guillotine-type nail clippers.It is time for a nail trim when the nails start clicking.
Step 18: Clean the eyes.
Dogs can get goop in their eyes.Use a damp cloth to remove the goop from your Scottish Terrier's eyes.Every week, check the eyes.Take your Scottish Terrier to the vet if they don't look well.
Step 19: The ears need to be cleaned.
Ear infections can be prevented by keeping your Scottish Terrier's ears clean.If you notice wax or debris in the ears, gently clean them.Use a clean cotton ball, not a Q-tip, for ear cleaning.The ear canal can be damaged by a Q-tip.Your vet can give you a dog-safe ear cleaner.Make sure you wipe the inside of your ear off.Take your Scottish Terrier to the vet if you see signs of ear problems.
Step 20: You should brush the teeth.
Dog dental disease can be very uncomfortable and can lead to other health problems.You can prevent dental disease by brushing your Scottish Terrier's teeth a few times a week.There are toothbrush and toothpaste for dogs.You should check your teeth for signs of dental disease when you brush them.Dental disease needs veterinary treatment.