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Grandma Ruth Brought Out the Brush. Cocoa Held Perfectly Still.

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Slow, even strokes of a pink brush run along Cocoa's long, silky coat as Grandma Ruth sits on the back steps with a gentle smile. She wears a cream quilted vest over a plaid shirt, her white hair swept back from her face. Cocoa sits patiently with his chocolate-red fur gleaming and his long ears hanging down on either side. Behind them, wooden steps with a few garden pots and a pair of slippers lead toward the door. It is a calm ritual that both of them clearly enjoy. A few stray hairs float in the afternoon sun.

Regular brushing keeps a Dachshund's coat healthy, and it is a nice bonding time. Long-haired Dachshunds, like Cocoa, need brushing a few times a week to prevent tangles, especially behind the ears and under the legs, while smooth-coated ones need less. Use a brush suited to his coat, work gently and reward him with a treat for being patient. Brushing also gives you the chance to check his skin for lumps, bumps, ticks or irritation. Because his back is long, support his body as you groom and keep him from twisting. Ask your vet or groomer about the best tools and how often to brush.

Ruth brushes and Cocoa leans in. By the end, he will be glossy and she will be smiling. It is the sort of pampering a dog never forgets.

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