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Summer might be in full swing right now, but autumn will be here before you know it. If your dogs are going to spend a lot of time outside this summer, now's the time to start planning the autumn grooming sessions. You might not realize this, but dogs really benefit from autumn grooming, especially when they enjoy summers filled with plenty of outdoor activities. To make sure your dogs get the autumn care they need, grooming should include more than a shampoo and a trim. Here are four ways to improve your dog's autumn grooming sessions. 

Condition Their Coat

If your dogs are spending a lot of time outside this summer, their fur might take a beating. You might not know this, but sun exposure can dry out your dog's fur, and cause the color to fade. That's where a good conditioning treatment comes into the picture. When you take your dogs in for their autumn grooming sessions, be sure to include a deep conditioning treatment. The extra conditioning will restore the colour, and repair the damage caused by exposure to the sun. 

Clean Their Canines

If your summer activities have made it difficult to keep up on proper dental care for your dogs, be sure to include that in your autumn grooming sessions. This is especially important if your dogs have been on slightly different diets this summer. For instance, if they've been chewing on bones and sticks, they might have some tooth damage to repair. A good dental treatment will help to protect your dog's teeth. 

Pamper Their Paws

If you're taking your dogs on a lot of adventures this summer, their paws might be in bad shape. In fact, the pads could be cracked, dry, and sore. This is especially true if you and your dogs have been going on hikes, or have spent time on the hot sand. To repair any damage, be sure to include paw care with their grooming sessions. Pampering your dog's paws will repair the damage, and recondition the pads. To help protect against injuries, you should actually clean your dog's paws each time they come home from an outdoor adventure this summer. 

Soothe Their Skin

If your dogs enjoy spending time outside during the summer, don't forget about their skin. As part of their autumn grooming sessions, make sure to have the groomers spend some time on your dog's skin. Canine skin can get burned and irritated during the summer, especially after extended outdoor activities. Grooming can help to relieve the irritation.

For more information, contact a pet grooming company in your area.