Spiffing Up Short- and Medium-Coated Breeds

In This Chapter Discovering short-coated breeds Exploring the characteristics of medium-coated breeds Grooming short- and medium-coated dogs Getting a wash-and-wear dog ready to show Dogs with short or medium coats are the wash-and-wear dogs of the canine world. They’re the least grooming intensive, needing almost no clipping and minimal brushing when compared to long-coated breeds…

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Training Your Dog for Grooming

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…

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Prepping for the Prettying

 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…

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