Bibliograph

Dog grooming, by Margaret H. Bonham

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Dog grooming, by Margaret H. Bonham

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dog grooming

Oclc number

1282599287

Responsibility statement

by Margaret H. Bonham

Series statement

For dummies

Summary

"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." --Provided by Publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Part 1: Getting started with dog grooming. What good grooming is all about ; Inside and out: what affects a dog's coat and grooming ; Prepping for the prettying ; Training your dog for grooming -- Part 2: Making your dog look good: the basics. Mastering brushing and bathing basics ; Caring for your canine's teeth, toes, ears, face, and (ahem) other areas ; Giving your dog's a great 'do: clipping basics -- Part 3: Grooming by coat type: beyond the basics. Spiffing up short- and medium-coated breeds ; Warming up to double-coated breeds ; Clarifying the corded breed's coif ; Shaping up in the clipped breeds ; Beautifying the stripped breeds ; Tidying up the tresses of the long-haired breeds ; Poodles: a breed apart ; Cleaning up the rescue dog ; Designer 'dos for designer dogs -- Part 4: Grooming specialties. Getting the sticky and stinky stuff out ; The skinny on hairy health issues ; Grooming emergencies: knowing doggie first aid ; It showtime! Grooming a dog for the ring ; Going pro: starting a dog grooming business -- Part 5: The part of tens. Ten popular myths about grooming dogs ; Ten time-saving grooming tips ; Ten best ways to make grooming a pleasant experience

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Dog grooming for dummies

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