You should be grooming your dog regularly as it is a great chance to check for fleas and ticks, skin irritations and rashes.
The best way to begin is to have your dog in a seated position and to brush them from nose to tail in long strokes – most dogs will really enjoy this as it causes a scratching sensation!
Pay particular attention to the lower back, the back of the legs, the tail and the bottom – particularly if you have an older dog – as these are the areas your dog may struggle to access when grooming themselves.
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