Understanding Your Dog

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 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…