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Routine grooming and cleaning is as important for our pets as it is for us: it improves their appearance, helps to prevent diseases, and contributes to their overall well-being.
- Bathing should be done on an "as-needed" basis. Frequency depends on the individual pet. Never use a shampoo intended for human use. A dog's skin is much more sensitive than human skin and can cause serious skin irritations. They may also cause excessive drying of the haircoat and flaking of their skin.
- Ears are an important part of pet hygiene. The ears should be examined routinely and if your dog has excessive hair, dirt, or wax build-up, they must be cleaned.
Note: Cotton-tipped applicators should never be used to clean ears because of the risk of inadvertently damaging your pet's ear drum.
- Keeping the nails trimmed contributes to the health of the paws and also ensures that your pet will be comfortable when running and walking. Failure to keep nails clipped can, in some cases, result in in-grown nails, which can become infected and painful.
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References: animalhealthcare.ca
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Business Card Templates for Pet Businesses
Petbusinesscards.com offers high-quality, professional business card templates for pet business owners. Choose from a number of pet business categories, including Groomers, to find a full-colour business card to represent
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Grooming Books, Videos & Supplies
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The following is a selection of Grooming books available from various online retailers. Selecting any of the links will take you directly to the retailer's website where additional information as well as the opportunity to place your online order is available.
These books are broken down into two separate categories, the first General Grooming Books are mainly of interest to those who want to learn more about grooming their dog(s), and the For Dog Groomers section includes books for Groomers and/or those who are interested in becoming professional Dog Groomers. |
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IN THE HANDS OF STRANGERS by JoAnna Thompson
Designed to guide the owner and answer the most frequently asked questions about the dog grooming process. You will learn how to find a good, safe groomer and what to ask for to get what you want. You will understand what you are paying for and why. Written by a groomer with 27 years experience in the industry.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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GROOMING YOUR DOG: A NATURAL & HERBAL APPROACH by Paula Kephart
A great-looking, healthy coat begins with good nutrition, plenty of exercise, and good grooming habits. Here is the expert advice you'll need to give your dog a beautiful, silky coat, including how to make sure he's eating a healthful diet. Tried and true techniques for grooming, bathing and brushing, including some general information on grooming equipment. Also provides recommendations for preventing and treating mild skin irritations, excessive shedding, fleas, and skin allergies with natural and herbal remedies.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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DOG GROOMING FOR DUMMIES by Margaret Bonham
Friendly guide shows you how to develop a grooming routine that will keep your dog clean. It includes detailed, step-by-step grooming instructions for all types of coats. Discover how to train your dog to be groomed; care for nails, teeth, and ears; use clippers and scissors; groom specific types of coats; and prepare a dog for the show ring.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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SIMPLE GUIDE TO GROOMING YOUR DOG by Eve Adamson & Sandy Roth
Contains illustrations that offer step by step instructions on how to groom 160 breeds of dog. It is co-written by a professional groomer. It is written in the Simple Guide format with lots of photos, tips, sidebars and charts to make finding and using information simple.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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NOTES FROM THE GROOMING TABLE by Melissa Verplank
2004 Dog Writers Assn. of America Writing Competition Nominee! An all-breed grooming guide for the professional pet stylist. Detailed directions, clear black & white drawings and photos, a large spiral binding which enables the book to lie flat for easy reference. Both show and pet grooms included, equipment needed is listed and shown.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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ALL BREED DOG GROOMING GUIDE by Sam Kohl
Step-by-step illustrated instructions for bathing, trimming, scissoring and grooming the breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. This revised edition includes 25 new breeds. Each breed has a drawing of the dog with numbered points to match the instructions. Necessary equipment is listed, and differences between pet and show grooms are noted. Spiral format makes the book easy to use on the table. Black & white drawings, some charts.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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STONE GUIDE TO DOG GROOMING by Ben & Pearl Stone
Complete instructions for grooming all AKC breeds, classified in variety groups by coat type. Grooming instructions spotlight essential implements and supplies and techniques and basic fundamentals, as well as advice on starting and running a business.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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THE MUTT STYLING GUIDE by Chrissy Thompson
Gives groomers the opportunity to see 64 mixed breed makeovers, plus instructions on how to design creative solutions to unique mutt styling challenges. Helps the groomer see the possibilities in each mixed breed and to think "outside the box" when planning a look for each. Also instructs the groomer on how to correct a dog's physical imperfections and how to make them look as good as possible. Black & white line drawings, equipment list, and detailed instructions on how to do each makeover.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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THE BUSINESS GUIDE TO PET GROOMING by Sam Kohl
A concise guide to creating and operating a pet grooming business. Whether it be home-based or a multi-employee shop, this is your one-stop reference to planning, building, and managing an extremely successful grooming operation. Illustrated in full color, this is an absolutely essential book for every budding groomer-entrepreneur.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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ULTIMATE DOG GROOMING - COMPLETE GUIDE TO 170 DOG BREEDS by Eileen Geeson
Takes the guesswork out of grooming your pet by showing you everything you need to know from basic routine grooming to advanced techniques for the show dog. Covers grooming procedures for every type of coat and provides valuable advice for starting your own dog grooming business. More than 500 color photos and line drawings. An ideal reference book!
— Available from Dogwise.com
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THE GROOMING BUSINESS DVD by Locklin Productions
Introduces you to the grooming business and reveals the information you need to evaluate if this unique business is right for you. Will help you build a foundation and provide you with valuable resources that will quickly get you on your way to becoming a professional groomer. You'll hear from the experts, professionals from around the country who have experienced what you're about to encounter. Running time: 110 minutes.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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- Grooming Books, Videos and Supplies — Click here to see the full selection available from Dogwise.com
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Looking for something special? EBay has an amazing selection of dog grooming items available. Clicking on any of the following links will provide you with details for each item and give you the opportunity to either place your bid or, where indicated by "Buy it Now", purchase the item directly from the seller.
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