Grooming is so much more than the cleanliness of your dog. It’s essential for their health as good hygiene can prevent fleas and other bugs from infesting their fur or hair. Bringing your dog to a professional groomer regularly will keep your dog tidy and healthy, and a clean and healthy dog is always a happy dog! So how would you know that it’s time for your dog to go for a grooming? Here are 4 signs that will help you decide.
Regular grooming is essential for your dog, not only because it keeps them clean and glossy, but more importantly, it makes your dog stay healthy, prevents hair from knotting, and takes away dirt and other outdoor debris. But how often should you bathe your dog? The answer to this question depends on the condition and living environment of your dog. Here are some factors you might want to consider before making the decision to groom your dog. 1. Skin Condition and Grooming Unlike humans, dogs tend to absorb all the allergens from the outside world through their skins, and that’s why sometimes they become pretty bothered and try to reduce the itchiness by rubbing trees or furniture. Under this circumstance, weekly bathing can help prevent the itchiness by eliminating the chances for allergens to penetrate the skin. 2. Activity Level It’s certain that dogs who spend their time outside, rolling around dirt or running in the rain, are going to need a bath much more often than those who stay at home lying on the couch. So unless your dog is not a fan of outdoor activities, regular bathing is needed whenever he/she gets dirty or smelly. However, there is a tradeoff: Too much grooming will take away the natural oils from your dog’s coat which protect the skin, and leaves it dry without luster. 3. Environment The living environment is also an important factor. Does your dog sleep with you in the bed? Or is anyone allergic to dogs at your home? If your answers to these questions are positive, then you probably need to groom your dog on a regular basis, from once a week to once a month, depending on the breed, which is what we are going to discuss in the next section. You certainly don’t want your dog leaving dirt or other grime on your bed or couch, but as we mentioned above, too much bathing is also not an optimized solution. So make sure you consider the tradeoff in advance. 4. Breed Breed also plays an important role when it comes to the frequency of grooming. In general, Dogs with long hairs needs to be bathed more to protect them from skin irritation, but dogs with water-repellent coats such as Golden Retrievers should be bathed less often in order to protect the natural oils on their coats. Also, for dogs with short hairs, they will do just fine with fewer baths. Finally, those with thick, double coats such as Siberian husky, are recommended to take fewer baths but lots of brushing. Keep these factors in mind while deciding to give your dog a bath, as these will help them stay healthy and clean. And a clean dog is a happy dog! Bathing is not as simple as it seems, as there are so many different types of coats that need to be addressed separately, if you don’t have the time, space or find it too complicated to do the bath by yourself at home, feel free to give Wet Paws Grooming a call. Our professional mobile grooming team will come to you and help you make your dog clean again!
Los Angeles is full of great places to take your dog on a walk. Besides the usual sidewalk by your home, there are numerous areas that welcome dogs to play. While we specialize in mobile Pet Grooming, we also know how to give our dogs a good time.Your furry friend wants to go out and enjoy the sunshine, but where to go? We have discovered the 5 best dog parks in Los Angeles—check it out and see which one fits you best. Lake Hollywood Dog Park It’s considered to be the best dog park in Los Angeles. Here you can have a great view of the famous Hollywood sign, also the play area for your dogs is spacious and grassy. Another great thing about this place is that it has plenty parking spaces. The only thing that you need to keep in mind is that this is not an off-leash park, and there’s a $100 fine if you get caught. Address: 3160 Canyon Lake Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068 Hour: Sunrise to Sunset, Daily Beverly Gardens Park Located in the center of Beverly Hills, this beautiful park with large garden area provides a great and convenient place for people who live nearby and want to take their dogs to take a walk after work. It’s also a comfortable path to walk with dogs during daytime since the large trees help block out super bright sunlight. Address: 9439 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Hour: Open 24 hours, Daily Holmby Park This park is a hidden gem in West LA and Beverly Hills. It’s a perfect place not only for your dogs but also for you to relax after work or on the weekends. It’s clean and quiet, allowing you and your dogs to fully enjoy the time there. It has very clean bathrooms, a walking path area, grass-bowling area, even a small golf range. All of these features make this park to be a quite scenic and lovely place to take your dog. Address: 601 Club View Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Hour: Dawn to Dusk, Daily Runyon Canyon Park If you want to get some exercise with your dog, this hiking place near Hollywood is probably going to be your first choice. There are popular hiking trails with scenic views, and you can walk your dog off leash. Also, bring some water for your dog if you decide to hike, since there are little water fountain for dogs. Address: 2000 N. Fuller Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Hour: Dawn to Dusk, Daily Palisades Park Finally, if you enjoy the ocean view, don’t hesitate to take your dog to this lovely and beautiful park along Ocean Avenue that offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the coastal range. Make sure to keep your dog on leash but other than that, you can pretty much walk or run anywhere you want. Address: Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Hour: Open 24 hours, Daily Now it’s time to go pack your stuff and take your furry friends out there to enjoy the day! Don’t worry if they get dirty and you don’t feel like spending extra time to clean them up. Always feel free to reach out to us! Here at Wet Paws Grooming we offer professional mobile grooming service that will come right to you, and all we need is a place to park and a pet to pamper!
