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!)
In the book, you’ll get:
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
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.
By:
Margaret H. Bonham
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 188mm,
Spine: 31mm
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781119883210
ISBN 10: 1119883210
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 27 October 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Dog Grooming 5 Chapter 1: What Good Grooming Is All About 7 Chapter 2: Inside and Out: What Affects a Dog’s Coat and Grooming 25 Chapter 3: Prepping for the Prettying 45 Chapter 4: Training Your Dog for Grooming 69 Part 2: Making Your Dog Look Good: The Basics 91 Chapter 5: Mastering Brushing and Bathing Basics 93 Chapter 6: Caring for Your Canine’s Teeth, Toes, Ears, Face, and (Ahem) Other Areas 109 Chapter 7: Giving Your Dog a Great ’Do: Clipping Basics 129 Part 3: Grooming by Coat Type: Beyond the Basics 141 Chapter 8: Spiffing Up Short- and Medium-Coated Breeds 143 Chapter 9: Warming Up to Double-Coated Breeds 157 Chapter 10: Clarifying the Corded Breed’s Coif 171 Chapter 11: Shaping Up the Clipped Breeds 181 Chapter 12: Beautifying the Stripped Breeds 199 Chapter 13: Tidying the Tresses of the Long-Haired Breeds 209 Chapter 14: Poodles: A Breed Apart 219 Chapter 15: Cleaning Up the Rescue Dog 241 Chapter 16: Designer ’Dos for Designer Dogs 255 Part 4: Grooming Specialties 271 Chapter 17: Getting the Sticky and Stinky Stuff Out 273 Chapter 18: The Skinny on Hairy Health Issues 285 Chapter 19: Grooming Emergencies: Knowing Doggie First Aid 311 Chapter 20: It’s Showtime! Grooming a Dog for the Ring 327 Chapter 21: Going Pro: Starting a Dog Grooming Business 343 Part 5: The Part of Tens 371 Chapter 22: Ten Popular Myths About Grooming Dogs 373 Chapter 23: Ten Time-saving Grooming Tips 381 Chapter 24: Ten Best Ways to Make Grooming a Pleasant Experience 387 Index 395
