| The show dog Shih Tzu owner who does not want | | | | good health: |
| to groom his Shih Tzu himself should know what | | | | 1. To prevent ear infection keep the Shih Tzu's ears |
| must be done and when. This knowledge is | | | | clean of hair. |
| necessary so he/she can take the Shih Tzu to a | | | | 2. Remove excess wax promptly. This can be done |
| professional groomer or handler for show grooming | | | | with a piece of cotton that has been dipped in |
| at the right time. | | | | alcohol. |
| All Shih Tzu owners should know several basic | | | | 3. Be careful not to pry deep in the ear or stick |
| grooming techniques. It is very important to use the | | | | anything small into the ear. If there is reason to do |
| right equipment. There are many different types of | | | | so, the Shih Tzu should be taken to a veterinarian. |
| brushes, combs, clipper blades and other tools. If you | | | | 4. Keep toenails trimmed and filed. This helps the Shih |
| use the wrong brush, brushing technique, comb or | | | | Tzu to walk easier and more comfortable as well as |
| clipper blade you can easily break Shih Tzu's hair or | | | | keeps him from snagging furniture or scratching |
| give the Shih Tzu brush burn. | | | | owner's legs and arms. |
| Some knowledge of anatomy is useful. You will need | | | | 5. Anal glands should be expressed to avoid |
| to maintain proper control of the Shih Tzu while | | | | discomfort to the dog by your veterinarian if you |
| grooming. Control points are used to alert the Shih | | | | groom your Shih Tzu at home. The professional |
| Tzu to what the groomer wants him to do. Shih Tzu | | | | groomer can do this if you have your Shih Tzu |
| puppies are especially important for the groomer to | | | | professionally groomed. |
| control properly while grooming. Take care not to | | | | 6. All Shih Tzu owners should have some knowledge |
| frighten the Shih Tzu during early grooming sessions. | | | | of ticks, fleas, and lice and know what to do if the |
| The grooming sessions should be fun for both the | | | | Shih Tzu becomes infested with any of these |
| Shih Tzu puppy and the owner. | | | | parasites. |
| Introduce your new Shih Tzu puppy to grooming as | | | | Shih Tzu can very easily be groomed completely at |
| soon as you bring him home. At the young age of 8 | | | | home if you learn some basic grooming techniques, |
| weeks Shih Tzu puppies usually learn proper grooming | | | | use the right equipment and have some knowledge |
| manners quickly if they are handled properly. | | | | of anatomy of your Shih Tzu. |
| Aspects of grooming that contribute to a Shih Tzu's | | | | This article is FREE to publish with resource box. |