Understanding Your Dog

In This Chapter Thinking about your new dog’s age Determining the importance of gender and size Factoring in energy and temperament Identifying signs of a healthy dog Picking the perfect puppy So many adorable dogs are out there, barking and wiggling to get your attention. If only you could take them all home! Of course,…

So you’re in the market for some supplies with which to start grooming your dog. This Appendix is the right place to look. It provides you with lists of Web sites where you can find information about grooming in general (and grooming education and certification specifically) and about where to find grooming products at good…

In This Chapter Making grooming easy for you Grooming your dog in comfort Settling into an enjoyable time for dog and groomer alike You may not believe it, but I’m here to tell you that grooming can be a fun time for you and your dog. You have plenty of tricks at your disposal, so…

In This Chapter Making grooming easy for you Getting around certain grooming problems Grooming is time-consuming — there’s no doubt about it. Lucky for you, I’ve got some handy tricks you can use to speed up the time you spend on grooming your dog. The tips that I give you in this chapter are little…