[SamK]

-Allow you and your dog to have quiet time together.
-Promote your dog’s good health in terms of his coat, skin, feet, ears, teeth, etc.
-Allow you to become very familiar with all parts of your dog’s body and you’ll notice early on anything unusual that may require veterinary attention.
-Promote good health for both humans and puppies – this type of interaction can actually lower stress levels and reduce blood pressure for both you and puppy.

 

[michaelschoeff]

I think it's also good to trim your dog, especially in the summertime. Lowers the chances of him getting fleas and will make him feel more at ease, especially if he's new in the house.

 

[alexmercer]

This is very useful information indeed. Thank you for sharing this.

 

[Scout]

For beagles making sure that you keep their ears clean is very important. There adorable droopy ears are a perfect breeding ground for infections.