Dog Grooming

Dog grooming is essential for a healthy pet. Find step-by-step videos on how to groom a dog, how to clip nails, deshed a dog, etc. Interviews with professional dog groomers and companies for the best information on general pet grooming and dog grooming supplies.

Where To Begin Your Career As A Pet Groomer

Where to Begin Your Career As a Pet Groomer

With 3 out of 5 Americans owning a pet (source), many dog owners consider a career related to canines, and specifically pet grooming. If...
How To Clean Dog Ears Guide

How to Clean Dog Ears

Ear problems is the #1 reason dog owners must visit a veterinarian. Use this step-by-step guide to quickly, easily and effectively clean your Fido's ears and avoid a trip to a vet.
The Pet Portal Slicker Brush for Dogs

Review: The Pet Portal Slicker Brush for Dogs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu2gPCJ-5X0 There are many different types of dog brushes, and it can be difficult to tell which one will best meet your dog's needs. The...
How to stop dogs from shedding

9 Tips on How to Stop Dogs from Shedding

Owners often ask me for tips on how to stop dogs from shedding. My first answer is always to have the right technique, use the best tool and do it at the right time. Here are more tips and advice.
Dog Teeth Brushing Checklist

6 Steps to Effectively Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

Did you know that dog teeth brushing is not only a matter of your pet's dental hygiene and preventing bad breath, but it also affects...
Dog Nail Clipper Comparison

Dremel vs. Safari vs. Epica: Comparing Best Pet Nail Clippers for Dogs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDXlXsVDpnE&feature=youtu.be Many pet owners agree that clipping dog nails is one of the most dreaded grooming tasks. The worry of accidentally clipping the quick keeps many...
7 Ways of Deshedding a Dog

7 Ways of Deshedding a Dog

It may be a little embarrassing when guests leave your home all covered in dog hair. And you'll find most of it all over...
How to Write a Dog Grooming Business Plan

How to Write a Dog Grooming Business Plan

So you are thinking about launching a dog grooming business; it’s not a bad idea because there are many dogs in every city and town that require trimming,...
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Human Nail Polish on Dogs: Is It Safe?

No doubt that dogs are naturally cute and lovable creatures, no matter their breed. That is why many fur parents want their pets to...
How to Make a Homemade Flea Shampoo for Dogs

How to Make Homemade Flea Shampoo for Dogs

Bathing your dog is an essential part of your regular in-home dog grooming routine. To get rid of fleas, you'll need a good quality dog...
Benefits of Using Waterless Dog Shampoo

Benefits of Using Waterless Dog Shampoo [Updated 2023]

If your dog loves water - swimming, bathing, playing - then you are fortunate. Some dogs hate water so much that when it comes to...
Dog Grooming Schedule

Dog Grooming Schedule: How Often Should You Groom Your Dog

A dog’s grooming needs vary based upon their breed, coat type, age and other variables. For example, a long-haired dog will require more regular...

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4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
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Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...