{"id":89,"date":"2019-10-20T10:26:04","date_gmt":"2019-10-20T10:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mastiffweb.com\/grooming"},"modified":"2020-12-21T11:59:38","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T11:59:38","slug":"grooming","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mastiffweb.com\/grooming","title":{"rendered":"Grooming Your Mastiff – A Mastiff Grooming Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to daily chores for your mastiff, the first thing that comes to mind is walking him on a daily basis. There is another chore that is equally important, and that is grooming your pet. Grooming includes cleaning or wiping your dog\u2019s ears and eyes, clipping the claws, brushing their coat for loose ends, cleaning their teeth and bathing them periodically as well. All these tasks do not need to be performed on a regular basis, but on a need to do basis. You, the mastiff owner, are the best judge as to when your pet needs attention. Having said that, brushing their coat and checking their ears for cleanliness and infections can be done every day, as a good grooming practice.<\/p>\n

Make sure to teach your mastiff puppy<\/a> to stand tall from a very early age. Claw clipping can be a daunting task at first, but you get the hang of it, if you do it carefully and by staying calm and resilient. This will be sensed by your dog and he will soon become comfortable with the ritual too, and may even start enjoying it. Some of the mastiffs even enjoy brushing and ear cleaning, and with regular care, it will be an easy process for both, the master and the pet. Whatever you do, never use force or hit the mastiff, or else you will scare them away, possible for life. It will only lead to frustration on your part and take more time and effort than it usually should. Patience and resilience are key to the grooming process in the beginning, until it turns into a habit for both of you!<\/p>\n

Bathing and brushing drastically reduced shedding of messy hair and reduces the body odor from your mastiff. These are good hygiene practices and also ensure that he doesn\u2019t develop any infections or ticks in the long run. If you keep his eyes clean, he is less likely to develop any infections and makes him look more adorable. Similarly, if you don\u2019t cut his claws in time, they may become uncomfortable and he may have trouble moving, and even worse, may lead to nerves growing within the claws, which can be painful when you cut them. <\/p>\n

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