Before you start looking at Labrador retriever puppies, it is important to understand the grooming tips that are required to keep both you and your Labrador happy in the long run. Your cute, furry little puppy will soon start growing and require proper grooming. The earlier you start the grooming, the more tolerant your Labrador retriever will become to them. The two most resisted grooming activities by Labs are brushing their fur and nail trimming.
This is one of the most important grooming tips for Lab retriever puppies. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise – Labs shed – a lot. In order to keep the shedding to a minimum, consistent brushing is important. If you start this habit right away when they are puppies, even if they don’t need it yet, they will be used to it when they are adult Labs and shed their coat. Rather than pulling your own hair out at the amount of hair and tufts around the house, you can have a well-groomed Labrador. Simply brushing twice a week will keep their hair nice and neat and get rid of the excess hair that would otherwise shed all over your house.
Painless Nail Trimming
To get Lab retriever puppies used to having their paws touched to trim their nails, it is important to start touching their paws right away. Every day make it a simple habit of touching your puppy’s paws for a few seconds. This will make him more tolerant to having his paws touched when it is time to trim his nails. When you do trim your puppy’s nails, simply trim the sharp edges off. This will get you and your Labrador ready for when the adult nails come in and the more difficult work begins. A few seconds each day can teach Labrador retriever puppies to become tolerant of any grooming, including nail trimming.
