Dog Grooming

I am not a professional groomer, but I've had a schnauzer in my life since I was 12 years old. We had our first schnauzer professionally groomed, but she always would get a 'hot spot' either on...

There are several reasons for you to want to trim your dog; it's summertime and you want your dog to beat the heat, or he got into something he wasn't supposed to, or your pooch's hair style just...

This article will help a beginner to experts how to trim their own dog toenails.

Now that summer is upon us it's time to pull out your scissors or trimmers and cut your dog's hair. Cutting your dogs hair yourself will save you money and will allow you to bond/spend time with...

The bichon frise, meaning "curly lap dog" in French, is a small, sturdy dog with fluffy white hair. They are similar to the Maltese, but are generally larger. Although they are a nonshedding...

Shih Tzu's are wonderful little dogs. They are just the right size, not too big, not too small. I have a pair who are brother and sister and they are small dogs with big personalities, however,...

The Maltese is a beautiful, long-haired dog. Proper, vigilant grooming is a must to keep its coat from turning into a tangled mess. Grooming may also be required before your dog can be showed in a...

It's after the holidays. Everyone has finally flown home, the furniture is all back in it's spot, and the unwanted gifts are all returned. Is it finally Fido's turn for some attention? Petting...

Create a professional looking cocker spaniel groom using dog clippers. This style is beautiful and easy to do and maintain. Most of all this will cost you nothing but 30 minutes time!

A Peekapoo is the adorable hybrid of a Pekingese and a Poodle. Just as Pekingeses and Poodles feature a variety of different colors in their coats, Peekapoos may be black, white, cream, sable,...

Does your hypo allergenic dog cost you a small fortune at the dog groomer? Here are a few simple steps to reduce your costs.

Grooming your dog consists of removing dirt, debris and mats from his fur, washing him and giving him a quick trim. Grooming a show dog is more complicated and you need breed standard information...

If you have a long-haired breed of dog, you'll know what a mess that coat can become if not regularly brushed. Here are some tips on how to make it easier on both you and your dog.

Shaggy dogs are funky, fun and frivolously furry, but they also often come with amazing amounts of paw fur. While the fur may look cute, not unlike a giant, fuzzy slipper, it can also be...

Get instructions & tips on how to use long haired dog grooming scissors in this free pet grooming tools & equipment training video.

Learn how to trim or clip your long-haired dog with scissors at home in this free online video on pet grooming.

Learn tips and techniques on how to do the finishing scissor work on your dog's hair in this free video.

After you do an initial grooming with a clipper comb to establish the overall length for the dog's hair, you're ready to do finishing work with scissors. The finishing work creates the dog's...

Most Maltese get those pesky mats in the corner of their eyes. This ruins the appearance of that fluffy, white mane, and bright eyes which is their signature trademark. While there are several...

The American Eskimo Dog is a fluffy white Spitz-type dog that is a member of the Non-Sporting group. There are Toy, Miniature and Standard varieties. They have spiky, triangular ears which stand...

Welsh Springer Spaniels, also called Welshies affectionately, are handsome, medium-sized dogs. They usually stand between 17 and 19 inches tall and should always be longer than they are tall....

Weimaraners present a picture of perfect elegance and stateliness. They are lithe and strong, full of energy and stamina. Weimaraners have a sleek and smooth gray coat that should appear glossy...

The Otterhound is an extremely rare breed from Great Britain, numbering only a paltry 1,000 or fewer in the world. Otterhounds are descended from the Airedale Terrier and have Bloodhound ancestry....

The Giant Schnauzer is a large, strong dog with a squarish body. Breeders cross bred Great Danes, Bouvier des Flandres and Standard Schnauzers to create the Giant Schnauzer. These dogs are...

The borzoi has a proud, noble manner which perfectly reflects its stately physicality. The borzoi is a type of hound dog. They are very friendly and warm towards people they know well. These dogs...

French bulldogs are strong little dogs with bodies resembling pears. They are friendly, relaxed and affectionate companions that usually get along well with other dogs. French bulldogs thrive on...

The even-tempered boxer is an easy dog to groom. These medium-sized dogs have double, extremely short-haired coats. Their shiny, smooth coats lie flat and tight and appear in colors of brindle,...

Owners prize the Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie, for their flowing coat, tiny size and lively personality. The single coat, which appears in black and tan colors, is thick, long and lustrous with...