Teeth - You may clean the teeth of your Bolognese gently and carefully using a soft tooth-brush and special canine toothpaste.  Your dog may not like this procedure much at first, but should get used to it if you clean regularly.  Your Bolognese will be very precious to you, so you want to keep him in the very best of health throughout his life, which should be a long one. Your dog’s overall health, longevity and quality of life depend largely on the care he gets from you at home 

EARS -  Part of caring for your Bolognese’s ears is keeping them free of excess hair by plucking it out. This is painless for the dog if done correctly. Ear mites cannot be seen, but a brown discharge with some odour coming from the ear is a clear indication that they are present. A suitable ear treatment will be available from your vet.  

Grooming must be introduced from a very early age. a few minutes should be set aside, teaching the dog to stand on a table and accept grooming.  Then teach him to lie over on his side, for you will find it much easier to groom a fully-coated Bolognese and reach all the awkward places with the dog in this position. The coat should always be groomed through before bathing. After wetting the coat, stroke in the shampoo rather than rub, for the latter will create knots. 

Nails must always be kept trimmed. Those living their lives primarily on carpets or on grass will need more frequent attention to their nails than those who regularly run or walk on hard surfaces. Your Bolognese should be trained to accept nail clipping from an early age. Take great care not to cut the quick, which is the blood vessel that runs through the nail, for this is painful.

Select a shampoo designed especially for a white coat. The shampoo must always be rinsed out thoroughly before applying a conditioner, which should also be completely rinsed away. When towel-drying the coat before using the blow dryer, pat rather than rub, again to avoid making knots.

 You will need to carefully trim the foot pads so that hair balls do not form. The trimmed pads prevent slipping on wood or tiled floors. 

All finished just need a good shake !And sit still for a photograph !