Dog Grooming For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

Handle grooming yourself to save money and bond with your dog Brush, bathe, and clip your dog like a pro! Whether your dog is destined for a career in the show ring or a spot on the living room couch, good grooming is important. This friendly guide shows you how to develop a grooming routine that will keep your dog clean - and strengthen the bond between you. It includes detailed, step-by-step grooming instructions for all types of coats. Discover how to Train your dog for grooming Care for nails, teeth, and ears Use clippers and scissors Groom specific types of coats Prepare a dog for the show ring "Whether your dog is destined for a career in the show ring or a spot on the living room couch, good grooming is important. This friendly guide shows you how to develop a grooming routine that will keep your dog clean - and strengthen the bond between you. It includes detailed, step-by-step grooming instructions for all types of coats. Discover how to: Train your dog for grooming, Care for nails, teeth, and ears, Use clippers and scissors, Groom specific types of coats, Prepare a dog for the show ring."--Amazon.com A fun and easy way to keep a dog looking clean, neat, and healthy, this book shows how to get professional results at home. It features instructions and coat-specific grooming guides for over 150 breeds of dog, and covers basic grooming for good health, grooming equipment, bathing, nail care, skin care, and dental care for dogs I know that when I think of grooming, the vision of the froufrou doggie beauty parlor springs to mind, complete with bows, silly hairstyles, and nail polish.