By Margaret H. Bonham
Dog Grooming For Dummies, 2nd Edition. Make your puppy look as perfect as you know they are
When Fido is getting a bit too fluffy and Milo is downright mangy, it might just be time for a trim to get your pup looking their best. But where do you even begin? Dog Grooming For Dummies walks you through exactly how to groom your dog so they come out looking like they could win an award at the American Kennel Club, every time!
You’ll learn about prepping your canine for the shears, bathing your dog, cutting and brushing fur, all without help from a professional dog groomer. From the most down-on-their-luck rescue dog to pampered designer doodles, you’ll discover how to use the latest equipment and supplies to get people asking, “Did you get a new pup?” (Nope! They just look like one!)
A fantastic and page-turning read full of step-by-step explanations, product suggestions, tips, and techniques, Dog Grooming For Dummies is the one-stop resource you need to stop chasing your tail and start washing, cutting, and styling your pooch into perfection.
Features
Features:
- A totally revamped section on the impact of canine nutrition on your pet’s coat
- New information on how to go about hiring a professional dog groomer and what qualifications you should look for
- Practical and hands-on advice on becoming a mobile, professional dog groomer
Table of Contents
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part 1: Getting Started with Dog Grooming
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What Good Grooming Is All About
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Inside and Out: What Affects a Dog’s Coat and Grooming
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Prepping for the Prettying
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Training Your Dog for Grooming
Part 2: Making Your Dog Look Good: The Basics
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Mastering Brushing and Bathing Basics
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Caring for Your Canine’s Teeth, Toes, Ears, Face, and Other Areas
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Giving Your Dog a Great ’Do: Clipping Basics
Part 3: Grooming by Coat Type: Beyond the Basics
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Spiffing Up Short- and Medium-Coated Breeds
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Warming Up to Double-Coated Breeds
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Clarifying the Corded Breed’s Coif
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Shaping Up the Clipped Breeds
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Beautifying the Stripped Breeds
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Tidying the Tresses of the Long-Haired Breeds
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Poodles: A Breed Apart
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Cleaning Up the Rescue Dog
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Designer ’Dos for Designer Dogs
Part 4: Grooming Specialties
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Getting the Sticky and Stinky Stuff Out
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The Skinny on Hairy Health Issues
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Grooming Emergencies: Knowing Doggie First Aid
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It’s Showtime! Grooming a Dog for the Ring
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Going Pro: Starting a Dog Grooming Business
Part 5: The Part of Tens
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Ten Popular Myths About Grooming Dogs
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Ten Time-saving Grooming Tips
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Ten Best Ways to Make Grooming a Pleasant Experience
Index
