The best way to groom your Labrador

Most of our frustrations about having a dog are that they shed. For example they may shed on your couches or beds and fur can get in the cracks of your house. Your Labrador is going to shed whether you like it or not but there are ways to help them not shed as much. Brushing your dog daily can be one of the many causes of why your Labrador sheds. It is important to brush them every day. You might think that they only need one type of brush but there are several different brushes that you can use to get the unwanted fur off of your dog. You can also go to http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/grooming.html to see the brushes you should use when grooming your Labrador. It also shows you how to use these brushes and in what order. There really isn’t a big difference in the shedding of your dog in the winter then in the summer. Keep in mind that you must maintain their grooming to keep them from shedding as much. Having a puppy can be frustrating to groom and its important to When your Lab is still young the grooming sessions are probably going to be a frustrating experience. Your puppy will be more interested in playing then sitting quietly to let you groom them. The first step when grooming your Labrador retriever is to train it to sit quietly and enjoy the moment. You will need to be patient and consistent to teach your puppy to behave during its grooming sessions. You need to create a grooming kit for your dog. A small rubber container with a lid is an excellent way to keep all of your grooming supplies in one place. Eventually your Labrador retriever will recognize the grooming kit. The items that should be in your grooming kit are; a bristle brush, wire slicker brush, a narrow and wide toothed comb, toenail clippers, a short haired rake and a pair of toenail clippers. If you are grooming your Labrador retriever daily you won't need most of these items very often, but as long as they are in your grooming kit you'll have them for the times you need them.