Love Dog

In This Chapter Exploring what a dog show is all about Understanding how dog show preparations differ from pet grooming Discovering what grooming needs to happen at the show Grooming a dog for a dog show is a little like grooming your pet — but just a little. You have to know how to groom…

In This Chapter Being ready in case of a grooming emergency Sorting the major from the minor emergencies Dealing with common dog emergencies Emergencies can and do happen, even when you’re grooming your dog. I’m not talking about the horrible trim that the so-called professional groomer gave your dog; I’m talking about serious injuries. Although…

In This Chapter Investigating problems that can dull your dog’s coat Combating external and internal allergies Dealing with external and internal parasites Discovering hot spots and how to fix them Recognizing diseases and knowing when to ask your vet for help Not all problems with your dog’s skin and coat can be fixed with a…

In This Chapter Making foxtails and burrs a less prickly problem Handling really messy problems Removing sticky stuff from your dog’s coat Stopping the stink — the definitive answer to skunk spray Dogs get into some of the darnedest things. Stickers, burrs, foxtails, tar, and other substances are fairly typical of the stuff that gets…