In This Chapter Knowing which dogs need to be clipped Choosing the right tools: Clippers, blades, and scissors Clipping your pooch Clipping a dog is one of the more daunting tasks for pet owners. If you have a dog who needs to be clipped or one who needs a touch-up here or there, this chapter’s…

In This Chapter Keeping the toenails trimmed Cleaning the ears Expressing anal sacs Brushing your dog’s teeth Keeping eyes healthy After you discover the basics of dog grooming — brushing, combing, and bathing — you have to tackle some tougher jobs, like brushing your dog’s teeth, cleaning his ears and face, trimming his toenails, and…

In This Chapter Tackling brushing and combing basics for any breed Bathing and drying your dog without bother Good grooming is a part of caring for your dog, but most of what you do is just maintenance work — that is, just keeping your dog clean and healthy. If you start with a clean dog…

In This Chapter Drilling your dog on essential grooming manners Helping your dog accept being touched in sensitive areas such as paws and face Establishing a grooming routine Handling troublesome dogs So you dread the idea of grooming your dog. All dog owners, at one time or another, have had a dog they just couldn’t…