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How to Groom and Trim Your Dog's Toe Nails - Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
Grooming a Sheltie and other dogs can prove challenging for most owners. I hope this article helps make a tough job easy. Dogs don't need to be difficult to groom if you have a little confidence...
How to Clip a Dog's Coat
When clipping a dog's coat, the first step is to make sure that the dog is secure, after which it's important to continue holding the dog securely. Discover how to turn around dog clippers to...
How to Remove a Tick From a Dog's Ear
Remove a tick from a dog's ear by grabbing the tick close to the skin with tweezers and applying firm pressure to pull the tick out. Make sure the head of the tick is removed to prevent infection...
Cleaning a Canine Ear Canal
Clean a canine ear canal by gently twisting a piece of gauze or a cotton ball down the center of the dog's ear, being careful not to apply too much pressure. Avoid using cleansers in a dog's ear...
How Often Should You Brush Your Dog's Teeth?
A dog's teeth should be brushed as frequently as possible, but even once a week or once a month will make a big difference. Don't force teeth brushing on a dog, but try to get the canine...
About Heated Dog House Pads
Heating dog house pads are good for helping treat back and joint problems in dogs, but they require close supervision and multiple liners. Discover why owners should not use heated dog house pads...
Foods That Build the Immune System in Dogs
Find foods that build a dog's immune system by consulting a veterinarian about vitamin supplements and omega 3 fatty acids. Understand that most dog food is nutritionally complete with insight...
Cures for Dog Shedding
There is no cure for dog shedding, but it can occasionally be helped with vitamin supplements and adequate nutrition. Check with a vet about possible skin problems causing dog shedding with advice...
How to Treat Dog Mange
Treating dog mange requires visiting a veterinarian in order to get a variety of ointments or injectable anti-parasitics. Find out how different types of mange can cause a variety of skin...
How to Crop a Dog's Ears
Cropping a dog's ears is generally an unnecessary operation that causes a lot of pain and stress for the dog. Avoid getting a dog's ears cropped unless it is medically necessary to remove a tumor...
How to Make a Dog Diaper
To make a dog diaper, purchase an infant diaper and cut a hole in the back for the dog's tail to fit through. Check with a vet to make sure a diaper is necessary to deal with dog incontinence and...
Soothing Itchy Skin for Dogs
Sooth itchy skin on dogs by checking with a veterinarian about the cause of the itching and then trying antihistamines, shampoos, special conditioners and an appropriate nutritional plan. Consider...
How to Give Your Dog a Massage
Give your dog a gentle massage by applying firm but gentle pressure starting across the bridge of the nose and then working to the ears, neck, down the back and then across the legs. Relax your...
How to Brush Your Dog's Teeth
To brush your dog's teeth, get flavored toothpaste and a dog toothbrush, gently open the mouth and brush the teeth starting with the canines. Avoid brushing a dog's teeth if the dog is whining or...
How Do I Keep Fleas From Biting My Dog?
While there is no way to keep a flea from biting a dog, treating the environment and the dog with flea prevention will help reduce the number of fleas in the area. Vacuum frequently and use...
How to Get Rid of Dog Fleas
Get rid of dog fleas by vacuuming regularly, treating the outside environment and treating the dog with topical and oral medications. Consult a veterinarian about how to use dog flea treatments...
How to Pick Up Dog Poop
Pick up dog poop using a plastic bag or latex gloves, turning the bag inside out and then closing it after the fecal matter has been picked up. Avoid contracting parasites or round worms from dog...
How to Groom a Standard Schnauzer
To groom a standard schnauzer dog, make all pattern lines visible, keep the head strong and rectangular, leave the beard long, shave the ears, and leave the legs parallel to the chest. Hand...
What Does a Puppy Cut Look Like?
Puppy cuts can vary between different dog breeds, but they tend to be a longer version of the adult dog cut. Cut a puppy's fur so that it is the same length all over the entire body with tips from...
How to Bathe a Chihuahua
When bathing a Chihuahua, tie the dog securely, use lukewarm water, massage the shampoo into all parts of body, and rinse the shampoo off completely. Gently towel dry Chihuahuas and follow up with...
How to Groom a Shih Tzu
To groom a shih tzu dog, carefully shave in between the eyes, leave the head longer than the rest of the body, keep the ears long and trimmed at the tips, and make sure the feet are clipped round...
How to Groom a Yorkshire Terrier
Grooming a Yorkshire terrier dog requires trimming the tips of the ears, cutting the face into a square or round shape, trimming between the eyes and keeping the legs round and shaped. Trim nails...
How to Groom a Poodle
There are many different styles available for grooming poodle dog breeds, most of which can be accomplished by hand scissoring or by using different blades and trimmer attachments. Leave the neck...
Poodle Dogs Grooming Styles
There are many common poodle dog grooming styles, including the continental cut, the retriever cut, the lamb cut and the teddy bear cut. Play with different grooming styles for poodles, including...
How to Groom & Care for an English Bulldog
To groom and care for an English bulldog, make sure to bath the dog often, dry thoroughly between wrinkles, wipe between wrinkles daily, use a de-shedding tool, and keep the toenails as short as...
How to Groom a Lhasa Apso
Grooming a Lhasa apso requires leaving the dog's head fur longer, shaving between the nose, trimming the ears bluntly and shaving the belly and potty path with a number 10 blade. Keep the feet of...
How to Trim a Dog's Toenails
To trim a dog's toenails, locate the pink quick on white nails and quickly cut at the end of the quick. For a dog with black nails, trim off the hook, look for a black circle along the nail bed,...
How to Trim Your Dog's Nails Without Trauma
Trim a dog's nails without trauma by starting at a young age, using a proper restraint, and working swiftly to minimize the stress level for the dog. Reward a dog for good behavior when trimming...
How to Groom a Golden Retriever
When grooming a golden retriever dog, rinse the fur completely, blow dry the dog to get rid of loose, dead hair, trim lightly around the ears, and trim in between the toes. Leave the tail of a...
How to Trim a Dog's Nails
Trimming a dog's nails is easier when the nail is white because a groomer can simply look for the pink quick and cut at the end of the quick. For dogs with black nails, cut off the nail hook, look...
How to Groom a Maltese
Groom Maltese dog breeds by leaving the fur long and flowing, trimming slightly around the eyes--using nothing shorter than a number four blade--and brushing the entire coat with a slicker brush...
How to Groom a Pomeranian
To groom a Pomeranian, brush the dog out completely, trim the ears with thinning shears, trim between the toes, and shave in between the pads of the feet with a number 40 blade. For a lion cut on...
How to Groom a Bichon Frise
When grooming a bichon frise dog, keep the neck slightly longer than the rest of the body, make the top knot round and broad, clip between the pads with a number 40 blade, and leave the tail long...
How to Groom a Maltese
Grooming Maltese dog breeds requires leaving the fur long and flowing, trimming slightly around the eyes and brushing the entire coat with a slicker brush and a comb. Trim the nails of a Maltese,...
Do-It-Yourself Dog Grooming Table
Create a do-it-yourself dog grooming table by finding a sturdy table that will support the dog's weight, attaching a tie down to keep the dog from falling and adding a non-slip surface to the...
How to Get Your Dog to Like Going to the Groomer
Some dogs hate going to the groomer. If you have a dog that needs to go on a regular basis you want to take steps that will ensure that your dog likes to go. Here are some ways to make the...
Hairpieces for Short Haired Dogs
Want to add some flair to your dogs look? Learn how to add hairpieces for short haired dogs in this free dog grooming video.
How to Put Wigs on Dogs
Want to dress up your dog for a holiday? Learn how to put wigs on dogs or other pets in this free pet care video.
How to Prepare Dog Stencil Tattoos
Give your dog some style with stenciled tattoos for dog fur. Learn how to prepare the stencils in this free video series.
How to Apply Dog Stencil Tattoos
Give your dog some personal style with stenciled tattoos for dog fur. Learn how to apply the stencils in this free dog grooming video.
Hair Color for Mohawk Dog Haircuts
Does your dog have punk rock style? Learn how to dye or color a dog mohawk haircut with expert dog grooming tips in this free pet care video.
How to Groom Short Haired Dogs
Short haired dogs are pretty easy to groom, but learn how to give them some style with great dog haircuts in this free pet care video.
Hair Products for Mohawk Dog Haircuts
Does your dog have punk rock style? Learn about the styling products used give mohawk haircuts to dogs in this free dog grooming video.
Dog Grooming Safety Tips
Dog grooming is important for keeping your pet happy and healthy, but be sure to learn these safety tips for grooming pets in this free pet care video.
Punk Rock Dog Haircuts
Is your dog a punk rocker? Let him show his style with a punk rock hair cut using expert tips on dog grooming in this free pet care video.
Dog Grooming Tools
A brush, comb, clippers, and a razor edge are all important grooming tools for dogs. Learn how to pick the best dog grooming supplies in this free pet care video about grooming a long haired dog.
Removing Dog Ear Hair
Dogs frequently have hair grow inside their ears. Learn how to remove ear hair from dogs in this free pet care video about grooming a long haired dog.
Cleaning Dog Ears
Don't use Q-tips to clean your dogs ears. Learn how to pads to clean out dog's ears in this free pet care video about grooming a long haired dog.
Cleaning Dog Eyes
Some dogs get rheum in their eyes. Learn how to clean a dog's eyes safely in this free pet care video about grooming a long haired dog.
Brushing Long Hair Dogs
Keep mats out of your dog's coat by using a grooming tool. Learn how to brush a dog in this free pet care video about grooming a long haired dog.