Dog Grooming For Dummies

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John Wiley & Sons, Mar 3, 2011 - Pets - 384 pages
Handle grooming yourself to save money and bond with your dog

Brush, bathe, and clip your dog like a pro!

Whether your dog is destined for a career in the show ring or a spot on the living room couch, good grooming is important. This friendly guide shows you how to develop a grooming routine that will keep your dog clean - and strengthen the bond between you. It includes detailed, step-by-step grooming instructions for all types of coats.

Discover how to

  • Train your dog for grooming
  • Care for nails, teeth, and ears
  • Use clippers and scissors
  • Groom specific types of coats
  • Prepare a dog for the show ring
 

Contents

Introduction
1
Part I Getting Started
7
Part II Making Your Dog Look Good The Basics
83
Part III Grooming by Coat Type Beyond the Basics
131
Part IV Grooming Specialties
223
Part V The Part of Tens
311
Index
339
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About the author (2011)

Margaret H. Bonham is an award-winning dog writer, a veteran dog trainer, and an experienced dog groomer. The author of The Complete Guide to Mutts and Having Fun with Agility, she lives with 17 dogs and one cat.

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