Dog Grooming Safety Tips

Grooming is an essential part of your dog's health and happiness. Brushing fur and trimming nails not only keep a dog looking great, but also keep fur mats from forming and prevent your dog from developing broken, painful nails. Grooming can also promote bonding between you and your dog. If routinely groomed, many dogs will enjoy their regular brushing and come to see it as a form of petting. In addition to brushing and trimming nails, cleaning your dog's ears and eyes will allow a dog owner to inspect for any health problems, or insects. Adjusting your dog to a grooming routine early, ensures that not only will your dog be comfortable with you and professional dog groomers, but will lead a long, happy, and good looking life.

In this free video series, our expert takes you to a whole other level of grooming with creative hairstyles and hair pieces for dogs of all shapes and sizes. You will learn how to give your dog a punk rock or mohawk hairstyle, as well as learn how to color the mohawk with hair dye. You will also get tips on making and applying stenciled tattoos for your dog. Finally, learn how to attach wigs and other hairpieces to your dogs fur with the help of your dog grooming expert.

"Hi, I'm Jennifer Hagens from Max's dog walk for Expert Village. Today we are going to be doing creative hairdos for dogs. Your own pet will give you all the ideas. Kitchen counters are a good place to work as long as they have enough lighting. You may want to have an assistant who is able to hold the dog while you work and hand you your tools. If you or the dog are not having fun, stop and do it another day. They items that will be used can be found at the grocery store or the dollar store."