How to Groom a Lakeland Terrier
Keeping dogs at home as pet is one of the most common hobbies of a huge majority of people all over the world especially in Western countries. People love to bring different breeds of dogs to their homes and Lakeland Terrier, also known as Patterdale Terrier, holds a prominent position in this regard. Lakeland Terrier has a unique look and friendly nature that makes it one of the best pets all over the world. It has curly and bushy hair on its face and also a weather proof coat. Keep reading to learn how to groom a Lakeland Terrier.
Things Required:
– Pin brush
– Metal comb
– Natural bristle brush
– Scissors
– Wet cloth
Instructions
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First of all, you need to know everything about the behaviour, nature and diet of Lakeland Terrier before bringing it to your home.
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Grooming a Lakeland Terrier is not difficult at all because it is a friendly dog and likes the presence of kids and family members.
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You should brush the hair of your Lakeland Terrier for at least once in a week. Make sure you buy a natural bristle brush or a metal comb for that purpose as these products will serve your purpose in a desired manner.
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You need to brush the weather coat of your Lakeland Terrier all the way downwards which will help you to remove any hidden mats or tangles.
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While combing the hair of your Lakeland Terrier, you should remove the dead hair from its body. You should also pluck the hair from the ears of Lakeland Terrier because they can cause dirt or debris that ultimately will lead to ear infection.
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Make sure you trim the hair of your Lakeland Terrier that are between the pads of its feet. Use a small scissor and carefully cut the hair without causing any harm to its feet.
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If you see that your dog has caught mud on its body then you should immediately remove the mud using a wet cloth. You can also use water for this purpose in order to make the Lakeland Terrier clean.
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Always keep the legs of your Lakeland Terrier in order to avoid any sort of infection that can cause harm to its health. Also provide it healthy food which will keep it away from any sort of weakness and it will be physically perfect.
