A pedicure to match the dog coat you just bought your pooch

Instagram, SnapChat, Twitter are flooded with various images of cutely painted dog paws. It is time you gave your Fido a pedicure. Here are a few steps that will help you get started and tips on how to give your pet that perfect pedicure. 

Familiarize your pet with your touch 

If you have always gotten professional help to get your pooches nails’ trimmed and are doing it for the first time, it is important that your pet is acquainted with your hold. Ask for your dog’s paw. Let it give it to you willingly. Hold it firmly but do not force it. Release after two minutes and give your dog a treat. Introduce the clippers on the third day of this ritual. 

Create a comfortable place for you and your dog

Both you and your pet need to be comfortable. Giving your pet a pedicure is different from putting on dog clothes. It is necessary that you are relaxed and so is your dog. So take out that rug that your dog loves and put your dog on it. It will be better and more convenient if you sit on the floor as well. Put on some music that is mutually appreciated by both of you and make sure there is proper lighting. 

Tools that will help 

You will need to keep a few things handy before you decide to give your dog a pedicure. A pair of nail clippers, styptic powder, anti-bacterial ointment, pet-friendly nail polish and polish removing pads are essential. It is as easy to buy nail polish for your dogs as it is to buy dog clothes. Buy a few all-time favorite colors such pink, silver, peach, etc. 

How to go about it

Take a paw at a time. Start with wiping off any debris or dirt between your pet’s paw by wiping its paws with a warm, wet towel. Trim the nails to the required length. Apply some anti-bacterial lotion and some dog-friendly moisturizer if you happen to have some. Then take a nail paint bottle and start painting one nail at a time. Let the paint dry before you let go of the paw. Most nail paints take less than a minute to dry off. Start another paw only after finishing the previous one and preferably with a two minute interval. It is advisable to finish the hind legs first. 

Long lasting pedicures

Dogs need exercise and outdoor activities. This does not mean that the paint that you lovingly applied on your pooch’s nails will spoil. Make sure your dog wears comfortable dog booties, when stepping out. This will not only safeguard your efforts but also protect the dog’s paws. Dogs need a nail trimming routine every month if not more often, so you can change the paint then or re-apply as per your convenience. Dress your pet in a matching dog coat to truly bring out the effect of the pedicure. 

 

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