Dog Grooming

A dog's matted coat is both uncomfortable and hazardous to its health. Mats pull at the dog's skin and may cause the skin to break down into "hot spots" over time. Removing mats can be...

Do you end up drenched when you attempt to bathe your dog? Just the mention of the word bath can send some dogs into a panic, which makes the task of bathing quite uncomfortable. Giving your dog a...

Learn how to properly wash a dog. Advice from a vet that was given to me.

Dogs don't need to be bathed often, but when they do, it's comforting to know that your shampoo and conditioner don't contain any ingredients that can harm your dog or irritate her skin. Homemade...

Have you ever watched a professional dog show like Westminster and wondered how the owners got their dog's curly hair looking so perfectly groomed and coiffed? Have you ever been surprised to see...

Giving your dog a bath can be simple and not stressful at all. You can save a lot of money on grooming by doing it yourself. In fact you just might find yourself enjoying it provided you have the...

Deshedding a Dog is how the loose hairs are removed from the coat of short to medium haired dogs. German Shepherds, Goldens, Chows, Labs are a few of the breeds that require deshedding. Dogs shed...

Giving a dog a bath is a task many dog owners despise. Generally the humans end up all wet, the dogs are frustrated and they do not cooperate. I’ve owned dogs for many years, and this is the best...

Dogs with heavy fur coats such as Saint Bernards and German Shepherds will often need more than just a regular grooming to keep their coats in perfect condition. Dogs like these also have a thick...

Learn how to comb out and bath your curly or drop coated coated dog. Techniques that will prevent matting of coat and save you money at the groomer. This article is intended for the at home pet...

The best time to untangle a dog's coat is immediately after a bath, when the hair is clean and wet and the conditions are optimal for pain-free untangling. Your dog may not enjoy this process, but...

Yorkie puppies can be difficult to groom for several reasons. They are not used to it yet, and so they may be a bit squirmy and unruly at first. Also, Yorkies have thick, beautiful hair that can...

Yorkshire terriers, or Yorkies, have long, thick hairthat requires as much or more grooming than that of their owners in many cases. In order to avoid doing more harm than good when you bathe and...

Yorkshire terriers are happy, intelligent little dogs with a great deal of spunk and personality. They are a toy breed, which means that they remain small--generally under 10 pounds--and can be...

It's quite the adventure to bathe a dog. It takes a little more planning and care to bathe an older dog. For many of us, our dogs are a part of the family and special attention helps make bathing...

Part 2 - Get instructions & tips on how to condition long haired dogs coats in this free dog grooming training video.

Part 1 - Get instructions & tips on how to condition long haired dogs coats in this free dog grooming training video.

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...

If you have a long haired pet you probably already know what a chore it can be to get the tangles out of your pet's matted coat. Getting your dog or cat to hold still while you try to untangle the...

Want to know the right way to bathe your German Shepard? Want to keep your doggie nice and clean and sweet smelling (or as sweet as you can make a German Shepard smell)? German Shepherds don’t...

Keeshonds are the descendants of several different breeds including Samoyeds, Chow Chows, Elkhounds and Pomeranians. They are bouncy and lively, with lots of personality. They make very good pets...

Historically, farmers used German Pinschers as vermin hunters and watchdogs. These dogs also helped herd livestock. German Pinschers make excellent companions and are lively, yet obedient. They...

The Basset Hound is a short but heavy and long breed. It is most recognized for its large, thick hanging ears, the loose skin hanging from much of its body and its many facial wrinkles. Their...