In This Chapter Deciding what equipment and supplies you really need Discovering optional supplies and equipment Finding the best bargains for groomer supplies Setting up your grooming room — what works and what won’t Your own doggie beauty parlor doesn’t have to be fancy or extravagant, but it does have to be right. Otherwise, you’re…

In This Chapter Understanding parts of the dog and how they relate to good grooming Exploring how diet and good care can affect your dog’s health Discovering how haircoat, genetics, and other factors may affect your dog’s grooming So you’re well acquainted with the importance of good grooming for your dog’s health and well-being —…

In This Chapter Understanding why grooming is important to your dog’s health Tallying up the costs of grooming Determining which dogs (and coat types) need the most and least grooming Figuring out when to do it yourself and when to hire a pro I know that when I think of grooming, the vision of the…