Finding quality dog groomers can be a difficult feat if you're acting alone. The good news is that you don't have to. There are plenty of resources available that make such a search the least of your worries. You can facilitate your search of course if you approach the task the same way you would search for something else: (1) Know what you want beforehand and (2) be confident enough to state what you want once you find a likely prospect. As with everything else, you might have to try a few before you find one that you like and that your dog feels comfortable with. Here’s how to manage the process in its entirety.  read more »

Grooming dogs is a necessary component of dog health, so it’s important to know the specifics. This article addresses the grooming needs of different breeds and coat types.  read more »

It’s one thing to talk about the importance of brushing your dog’s coat, but it’s an entirely different thing to actually do it. That is, it’s an entirely different thing to do it correctly and with the correct dog brushes. Depending on the coat type, incorrect brushing can ruin the look that’s characteristic of your dog’s breed. Here’s how to use a dog brush on your particular pet’s coat and avoid potentially embarrassing stares and muffled giggles.  read more »

In several of our articles about grooming, we only hinted at the dog grooming health relationship. This article explains that connection in much more detail.

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Sometimes outside activity isn’t enough to keep dog nails trimmed. Usually when a dog runs or walks over cement, the rough surface will grind its nails, but unless the dog is exposed to such a surface on a daily basis, its nails will need trimming with dog nail clippers. Failure to keep your dog’s nails at an appropriate length puts it at risk for splaying, pad perforation, and veterinarian intervention. Here’s how to trim a dog’s nails so that you can avoid these problems.  read more »

Desensitize your dog

By the time a puppy is ready to leave the den, it’s ready to get a little grooming love. Grooming your dog during the puppy age in fact is the perfect time to acclimate him to the procedure – especially since older dogs who’ve never experienced grooming before won’t like the idea at all. Here’s how to familiarize your dog with the grooming groove no matter how young or old it is.  read more »

Puppy

Unless you’re equipped with a professional salon facility and a set of top quality tools, giving your canine a dog bath is going to present one of the most challenging moments that you’ll ever spend with your pet. There are fortunately some creative ways that you emulate a salon within your own home – all designed to make dog bathing a lot easier! We describe those ways right here.  read more »

Dog grooming is essential to a canine’s health and well being. Here’s a quick overview of the benefits and a brief introduction to some familiar dog grooming tools.  read more »

A dog with clean ears is a dog with fewer health problems, which is why cleaning dog ears is emphasized as an important grooming ritual. But we’re often told not to fiddle with a dog’s ears for fear of damaging the delicate things. The truth is that although canine ears are sensitive, dogs have to get used to such handling, else your grooming efforts will be for naught. If you neglect to regularly maintain your dog’s ear health, you put the dog at risk for developing yeast or bacteria infections -- especially in dogs with long, floppy ears.  read more »

Not enough people take the time to consider a dog’s grooming needs before selecting a canine pet. They often select a dog because it’s cute, because they’re impressed with their neighbor’s dog, or because it’s the latest thing to pop out of Paris Hilton’s purse. None of these incentives are good reasons to choose a dog. A more responsible approach regards the care required instead. If you’re asking yourself “How will I choose my dog?” think about these important grooming considerations.  read more »