How often do you groom your Labrador Retriever?

Answer 1

Golden Retrievers 'Goldens' should be groomed at least once a week, and every day during heavy shedding. Their coats shed somewhat during the year, but are known to shed profusely twice a year. They also need to have their ears cleaned regularly, or ear infections might occur. While shedding is unavoidable with Goldens, frequent grooming (daily to weekly) lessens the amount of hair shed by the animal. Severe shedding resulting in bald patches can be indicative of stress or sickness in a Golden Retriever.

Answer 2

It is ideal to wash your dog once a month, with a natural, plant based shampoo.

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Don't wash your dog unless it's necessary. If he/she is starting to stink or has rolled in something, then absolutely. Otherwise, you risk stripping the skin and coat of natural oils and can introduce a host of skin conditions.

Some 'oilier' dogs like the water breeds may need to be washed more often. Use a pet-branded shampoo to be sure it's optimized for your pet's skin and coat. In a pinch, baby shampoo will work fine.

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Answer 3

Labrador retrievers should have their coats brushed *thoroughly* one or two times a week throughout the year (daily during shedding seasons in the spring and fall), and bathed with mild shampoo for dogs about once a month, or as needed. (Their bedding should be laundered in hot water and dried in a hot dryer once or twice a month as well.) Labs have naturally oily skin and coats, so bathing them *too* frequently or with too harsh a shampoo will cause their skin to dry out and cause itching, excessive dander, and other skin problems. Many times, a thorough rinsing without soap at all followed by a good brushing is sufficient.

During brushing, check the Lab carefully for any signs of bug bites, parasites, or other skin issues that the fur might otherwise obscure. All Labs need to be on regular medication to prevent fleas, ticks, mites, mange, and heartworm; consult with your vet for what makes sense for your dog.

Labs' outer ears need to be wiped clean of dirt and wax with a soft cloth about once a week, and special ear-cleaning solution (bought from your vet's office or using a home-made recipe from your vet) should be used in their inner ears once a week and any time after they've been swimming.

Labs' nails should be clipped twice a month. When doing so, check in between the toes above and below the webs for any foreign objects or other problems.

Labs can't lick their chins; if a Lab is a slobbery or messy eater, the chin might need to be wiped off daily with water to keep the dog from developing infections or ulcers on the chin.

Labs can sometimes develop cracks or cuts on their pads. If these are very large or bleeding, you need to consult a vet ASAP, but otherwise Labs' pads should be moisturized with a mild, dog-appropriate lotion or moisturizer once a week if possible to help keep the pads supple and healthy. Pad problems occur especially on dogs who walk a lot on asphalt, gravel, pavement, or other "human" surfaces.

Labs need to have their teeth and gums cleaned regularly as needed, a few times a week if possible. Chewing safe bones and other chew toys may sometimes be adequate, but many times you need to get in their with a dog toothbrush or similar equipment and perhaps a dog toothpaste. (Never use human toothpaste in dogs: xylitol and other ingredients are toxic to dogs and can cause death.)

Answer 4

Most people groom their dogs monthly by taking them to a groomer or pet place. Whenever your dog gets really dirty you should also give them a bath and/or brush out their hair. The right brush and brushing technique will depend on your dog's hair type. When you are brushing your dogs hair just make sure to take your time and be gentle.

Answer 5

a quick brush every day will leave its coat nice and shinny with no mats or tangels.

Answer 6

Every 6-8 weeks is recommended for a haircut. But a nightly grooming is best to keep mats from developing, especially if you have a long coated fine haired dog.

Answer 7

About every 2 weeks well I went by that with mine>

Answer 8

We've had Goldens for about 15 years. I think you should wash your Golden about every 2 weeks. You should GROOM your dog (ie cut, wash, etc) every 4-6 weeks.

Answer 9

Grooming needs vary by dog and are determined by coat type, length, and simply by how dirty the dog is. You can look at breed books or ask a vet or groomer for more specific information.