layout image layout image
 
Dog Grooming header image

Essential Tools for Dog Grooming

Now that you have figured out how to best feed and exercise your pet, or made the decision to provide dog grooming services yourself, just what do you need to carry out your good intentions?

Bathing supplies and area

 

You will, of course need an area to bathe your pet, complete with good drainage and a hose device for quick and thorough rinsing. Specially formulated shampoo and conditioner are must haves and you may have to spend a bit of time researching and trying several before you find the best for your breed of dog. After bathing, your pet needs to be patted down with a designated, super absorbent towel and a quick blow dry. You may even want to invest in a commercial dog blow dryer that comes on a stand that the dog can be strapped into. This is a real aid for long haired dogs and their owners, since drying time can be prolonged. It is important to dry the dog’s coat quickly before it develops tangles and become matted.

Brushes and combs

Brushes and combs are important not only as a beauty aid to provide a silky coat but for maintaining a healthy coat. Even short haired breeds must have regular brushing to remove excess hair that allows the skin to breath. Brushing with a soft brush feels good, calms the dog and makes the coat shine. But using a hard wire brush and/or comb, is the only way to remove debris and tangles. It is also a good way to check for ticks, fleas and other parasites. The brush or comb may be made of metal or hard plastic but must have fine enough to ferret out those invaders and stand up to tangles without breaking.

Dog toenail clippers

Dog toenail clippers are a must have and come in scissor or guillotine style. They should be used biweekly or more often, according to how fast the nails grow. Keeping your pets nails trimmed will prevent nail splitting.

Scissors and trimmers

Scissors and trimmers should be specially designed for your breed of dog. Scissors should be blunt ended to avoid possible injury from a jumpy pet and trimmers must be strong enough to do the job efficiently. Get an electric trimmer with enough power to quickly shave and trim areas of dense fur without clogging and stalling.

Together with these must have dog grooming tools is your love and dedication to keeping your pet clean, attractive and healthy. Your attitude will help make dog grooming less of a chore and a really pleasant bonding experience.

 

Dog Grooming How To Clip Nails News

Dog Wash Waggin takes the show on the road - Foster's Daily Democrat


Dog Wash Waggin takes the show on the road
Foster's Daily Democrat, NH - Nov 30, 2008
Prices for dog grooming services are based on the size of the pet and the condition of its coat. Glazier is a member of the New England Pet Grooming ...

Read more...


Owners keep pet groomed despite economic woes - New York Daily News


New York Daily News

Owners keep pet groomed despite economic woes
New York Daily News, NY - Nov 29, 2008
Cutting her pup's nails and washing him in the sink saves on grooming costs. And she hopes networking with other Boston terrier owners will help save on ...

Read more...


Sammamish resident runs successful mobile grooming shop - PNW Local News


Sammamish resident runs successful mobile grooming shop
PNW Local News, WA - Nov 28, 2008
The occasional owner even asks for their dog’s nails to be painted, typically around the holidays, but that’s out of the ordinary. ...

Read more...


23 Days, 23 Ways to Save: Day 17: Pet Grooming - WXXA


23 Days, 23 Ways to Save: Day 17: Pet Grooming
WXXA, NY - Nov 20, 2008
Kim Kendrick of Dog Doos Grooming recommends doing your pets nails at home. "Your dogs nails groomed at the groomers or at a vet depending on where you go, ...

Read more...


 
layout image layout image