Clean the flaps and the opening of the canal. Check your dog's ears twice a month. The inside flaps should be pale pink. Watch out for any black, brown or red skin inside the flaps and ears. If you spot some, take your dog to a veterinarian for examination. Teeth. Clean your dog's teeth with a soft bristle toothbrush at least 2 times a week. The Significance of Proper Dog Grooming Proper grooming is one of the important parts in taking care of pet. Scratching, shaking and licking are some ways by which dogs maintain their body clean and free from fleas and lice. Dogs make their own way to groom themselves, but still it is not enough. Pets need a hand that will care for them especially from the owners. That is, you can buy one of those body sprays in the grocery. Find one that you like and spray them all over your dog. Be sure to put some on areas that have the tendency to smell bad. If you want to be certain that the spray will not harm your dog, you can check out your local health store and find one containing essences that are known not to cause irritations. The second is by grooming your dog on your own. Grooming your dog should be done carefully and properly. You should know the right way on how to groom your particular dog since different dog breeds should require different approach and grooming frequency. Books and internet articles are two rich sources of information about the proper grooming. Bathing Bathing your dogs should not be done everyday for this can dry the skin of your pet. And once the skin of your dog becomes dry it will become susceptible to bacterial infections and hot spots. It is best if you will bathe your dogs using an aloe-based shampoo. Coat conditioners are also advisable. You should clean every part of your dog to ensure that it grows healthy and at the same time active and happy. So what are the equipment you should have? The following should be on your shopping list: Brushes and combs The importance of brushes and combs go beyond their use as cleaning tools. Using either a brush or comb will help the coat to stay healthy and shiny as well.