You will want to get your Norwich Terrier puppy used to the routine of simple grooming early on so that they will not be traumatized for the rest of their life every time grooming is necessary.Not taking the time to regularly involve your puppy in grooming sessions could lead to serious, unwanted behavior that may include trauma to your dog, not to mention stress or injury to yourself in the form of biting and scratching, that could result in a lifetime of unhappy grooming sessions.
When you neglect regular, daily, or at least a weekly at home grooming session with your puppy or dog to remove dead hair and check toenails, this will not only cost you and your canine companion in terms of possible trauma, it may also cost you in veterinarian fees should you not be aware of a problem that could have been discovered early on during regular grooming sessions.
An effective home regimen should include not just surface brushing, but also getting to all those sensitive areas easily missed around the ears and collar area, the armpit area, and the back end and tail.
Do not allow yourself to get caught in the “my dog doesn’t like it” trap, which is an excuse many owners will use to avoid regular grooming sessions.
When you allow your dog to dictate whether they will permit a grooming session, you are setting a dangerous precedent that could lead to a lifetime of trauma for both you and your dog.
When humans neglect daily grooming routines, many dogs develop a heightened sensitivity, especially with regard to having their legs and feet held, their ears inspected, or their nails clipped, and will do anything they can to avoid the process when you need to groom them.
Make a pact with yourself right from the first day you bring your Norwich Terrier puppy home, never to neglect a regular grooming routine and not to avoid sensitive areas, such as regular brushing, trimming toenails or brushing teeth, just because your dog may not particularly “like” it.
Remember that a few minutes of regular grooming sessions each day with your Norwich Terrier is also wonderful opportunity for bonding.