How to Groom a Dog

Dog grooming is the practice of caring for the appearance of a canine for personal or showing purposes. Grooming rituals include washing, hair clipping and cutting, nail clipping, powdering, hair styling, and teeth cleaning. Grooming your dog is easier if they were groomed as puppies, so training your puppy to accept washing and other grooming techniques is imperative. Grooming is important for your pet and is more than aesthetically pleasing to owners. It is great for cutting down on shedding and smell, but will keep your pet’s skin, hair, nails and teeth healthy. Grooming is also a great way to cut down on allergies and infection for both pets and their owners. In this series of expert videos, you will learn more about the procedure of grooming your dog. Get tips on bathing your pet and recommendations for dog shampoos and other products. Our expert describes the differences and the benefits of towel drying and blow drying your dog’s hair. Brushing your dog takes some encouragement and relaxation for your pet; watch these videos for inspiration. Also get great tips on caring for your dog’s nails. Clipping the toenails is tricky, especially with dogs with sensitive paws. Watch as our expert demonstrates clipping techniques and also shows you how to keep your dog’s toenails from bleeding. Watch these informative videos for pet care!