The Scottish Terrier is a medium level maintenance breed. Although they do not require largeamounts of exercise they do require you to brush their coat at least once a week. They will alsoneed to have a clip about 3 or 4 times a year. They will need their nails clipped regularly, aswith any breed of dog. As long as you are brushing your Scottie regularly you should nothave to bath them between visits to the groomer. Your Calanclan Scottie has been brushedfor a few minutes every day to get them accustomed to the process. It is a good practiceto continue popping puppy up on a bench or table and give them a little brush and handletheir paws and nails for a few minutes each day when puppy first comes home to staywith you. The aim is to help your Scottie realise that grooming can be a relaxed andenjoyable time. You must however establish that grooming time is NOT playtime. Shortfrequent grooming sessions will help your puppy look forward to one-on-one time withyour undivided attention. You might encourage good behaviour, as well as your puppy’spositive anticipation of grooming sessions by rewarding them with small tasty treats.Only reward puppy if they display calm and patient behaviour during grooming sessions.Keeping up with regular grooming sessions during your puppy’s development will ensurethat grooming does not become an unpleasant chore once your Scottie has matured.By establishing that grooming is a “good thing” you can avoid grooming sessions whichbecome a war of wills or tug-o-war later on. Once your Scottie is comfortable and calmduring grooming sessions you can drop back to one brushing session a week or as required.Don't forget to check www.calanclan.com for more Scottie info

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