Dog Grooming

Cutting a miniature schnauzer's hair gives the dog a clean appearance and also provides good health for the skin and ears. With the proper equipment, you can become your own dog's groomer.

Most poodle hair curls on its own to a certain degree. Some poodles however, such as red-, cream- and apricot-colored poodles, have a softer or looser curl to their fur coat. If your poodle is...

If your dog is like mine, after her bath she runs around the house frantically running her ears against the floor and shaking her head. She hates getting water in her ears. Besides being an...

Coonhounds are relatively easy to groom with their nice, short coats but they do still have some specific grooming requirements. Whether you own (or are owned by!) a Redbone, English, Bluetick,...

Ticks are one of the most common parasites on our dogs and cats. But these small pests can carry big trouble with them. Ticks can carry a number of diseases which are transmissible to both pets...

Taking care of our teeth is second nature for most us. Brushing and flossing is just a routine part of our day. But what about our pets? Don't their teeth need care too? Of course they do!

Fleas can quickly infest and spread in your house without the proper treatment. For the dear friends in our lives, the cats, dogs and puppies, the right flea control treatment is also essential...

Have a dog? Need his or her nails clipped? Save yourself a good chunk of money by learning how to do it yourself. It's quite easy, here's how.

How to cut you dog or cats nails.

To keep your dog groomed well you’ll need to periodically cut his/her hair to take some length off the coat. This article and the attached video will teach you how to cut your dog’s hair yourself...

The tasks a pet groomer performs during his workday depends on the type of appointments he has scheduled. The many different breeds of dogs require different grooming methods, so the groomer must...

If you’re constantly brushing your pet’s wayward fur from you clothing, furniture or carpet, eliminate it on your own terms with a Furminator tool for pet grooming. The Furminator removes loose...

Skin parasites can make a dog very, very uncomfortable, leading to itching, scratching, flaking, scabbing, hair loss and even skin infections and sores. Learn how to determine if a dog may have...

If your dog is afraid of the hose and/or water from a bath or sink faucet, a conventional bath is probably out of the question. These tips will help you keep man's best friend looking great and...

Keeping your dog clean is a big part of being a good pet owner. Many people prefer to take their dog to the groomer--especially if it is a large breed. However, for those of us who are watching...

It is not a simple task to kill fleas. It requires a planned attack from several angles to eradicate these biting pests. If you kill the fleas on your pets, but not on your carpets, they will jump...

Your dog goes into a seizure you don't know what to do and what you do may cause more damage. this is why it is important to know what to do in that situation.

Skunks stink! If your pet gets sprayed by a skunk, follow these steps to get him or her smelling fresh again.

Imagine you come home to your newborn puppy and discover it has fleas! fleas can be very dangerous to young puppies under 12 weeks of age and may even be fatal. Always consult a vet prior to any...

It's common for dogs' ears to smell, especially if they have floppy ears. When a dog's ears fold over, it makes it easy for moisture to stay inside the ear, which causes a buildup of bacteria and...

Some dogs shed their coats with the seasons. Here's how to brush your dog's shedding coat with a dog shedding brush.

Is Fido sad because he's filthy? Follow these steps on how to wash a dog.

You might be a dog lover but not a dog bather. So before you will buy your pets, always know that these animals needs your care too most especially bathing or good grooming. But if you are just...

Fleas are a terrible nuisance for your dog, and if left untreated, flea infestation can pose serious health risks. Advantage flea medication is a very effective remedy that, if used correctly, can...

Created by breeding a Pug with a Beagle, a Puggle is a designer hybrid breed. A Puggle's appearance varies greatly from dog to dog since some Puggles resemble Pugs more than Beagles and vice...

This article will teach you how to clip a poodle, including safety and maintenance tips and choosing the right style of cut for your poodle's lifestyle.

A good undercoat rake is a necessity if you own a large dog that has a thick woolly undercoat. Cold weather dogs can develop a thick undercoat to protect and insulate their skin. During shedding...

Yorkies are smart, sweet animals that make devoted pets. However, many people also enjoy showing this breed. If you are going to show your Yorkie puppy, then you will need to tape his ears so that...

As any pet owner that has ever had their pet sprayed by a skunk can tell you, removing the skunk smell from your pet, or even from your house, can be a challenging ordeal. I have done a lot of...

Dog grooming can be easy and painless for both you and your pet with the right clippers. A quality pair of clippers will last through years of grooming and cut fur quickly and efficiently....

If your dog has long flowing hair, he may develop matted hair at some point. The severity of the dog hair mats will determine how easy they are to remove. Here are a few steps that will ensure...

Toy Poodles are extremely high maintenance dogs. They require extensive grooming at least every six to eight weeks. It is very important that they are groomed often. If their hair is not cut and...

Puppies are adorable as it is, but they look even cuter in bows. Grooming is a great way to bond with your new friend, and it also gets the puppy ready to meet your friends and family.

Learn tips on how to groom the hair on your dogs face in this free dog grooming instructions video.

Part 1 - Learn tips on how to get mats out of your dogs hair in this free dog grooming instructions video.

The back feet of a poodle are typically shaved with clippers during grooming. Learn more about how to groom a poodle's back paws with tips from a dog groomer in this free pet care video.

Grooming a poodle's front paws takes skill and practice to avoid injuring the dog. Learn how to groom a poodle's front paws with tips from a dog groomer in this free pet care video.

A dremel is a great tool for filing a dog's nail to a smooth edge so the nails are not as sharp. Learn how to file dog nails using a dremel with tips from a dog groomer in this free pet care video.

A Pug's face is full of wrinkles and deep crevices. Sometimes food, dirt and other foreign particles can get caught in between the grooves of the skin causing foul odors and often leading to...

Bathing your pug doesn't have to be a daunting task. Pugs are cute little dogs with a flat face, which means they are loaded with wrinkles and crevices that tend to trap food and bacteria. The pug...

Pomeranians are fluffy little bundles of joy. They are one of the loyalist lap dog breeds around. Weighing in at about 6 to 7 pounds, Pomeranians may come in a small package, but their needs are...

Here's my simple technique to trimming my dog's nails.

Unless you are a trained professional, it is very difficult to groom your own dog. Not to mention the fact that it is very time consuming. That is why more people are going to dog groomers every...

Here's a trade secret from a certified dog and cat groomer! Contrary to popular belief, washing your pet in tomato juice does very little to eliminate skunk odor. Because skunk spray is extremely...

Learn how to groom your long-haired dog's head at home in this free online video on pet grooming.

Learn tips and techniques on how and when to give your dog a toilet break during grooming in this free how to video clip.

Learn tips and techniques on how to shampoo your dog in this free how to video clip.

Learn tips and techniques on how to rinse your dog after shampooing in this free how to video clip.

Learn some tips on what to do if you cause a dog's nails to bleed during clipping in this how to video on pet maintenance.

Learn some tips on how to deal with a dog's ingrown toenail in this expert video on pet maintenance.