Grooming sessions should be an enjoyable time for both you and your dog. With this in mind, introduce your puppy to short grooming sessions. Ideally he should feel comfortable being touched on all parts of his body, including his paws and teeth. This will not happen overnight but only with patience and frequent sessions. During a grooming session there should be as few distractions as possible. It is easier to groom on a grooming table than on the floor. The table of course should be steady with good footing for the dog. Frequent grooming reduces body odours and lessens the need for bathing. The Terrier does not shed and the dead hair can easily be brushed or pulled out with little discomfort to the dog. If the dog is not being prepared for a show, than clippering the coat especially for the summer months is another option. Should be clipped or filed every couple of weeks. Overlong nails cause the feet to splay and cause the dog to walk on the back of its feet. Be careful not to cause bleeding by clipping the nail too short. Angling the clipper forward on the top of the nail will help avoid this. Taking small amounts at regular intervals will keep the nails at a desirable length. Should be checked regularly and have excess hair plucked or trimed from the inside. A mixture of equal parts of alcohol, vinegar and water can be use with a cotton swab to remove dirt and wax from the folds. Should be brushed or wiped regularly. Also feeding raw carrots and apples as well as TD Prescription biscuits obtained from the vet will help keep the dogs teeth and gums healthy. However this will not prevent the build up of tartar completely. Yearly checkups and periodic scaling will be necessary, especially with the Irish Terriers.