As a dog groomer, you would be responsible for ensuring the welfare of any dogs that came into your care, for the duration of their stay. As such the job involves not only being able to understand how professional dog grooming equipment is used, but being able to confidently handle a variety of dogs and cater treatments to their individual needs. This might include calming nervous dogs, or giving owners advice on grooming and coat care. Fortunately, some of the professional grooming books we reviewed contain info on dog haircuts. Regardless, here are some of the most common different dog haircuts and styles you might want to consider for your furry friends; In handling dogs, be calm and cool towards the pets – it will surprise you they can read your energy and the room’s.

If you’re like most people, however, then you know next to nothing about how to groom your dog properly. Murphy provides unique resources, including a color chart overlay with directions on blade lengths recommended for each breed for the ideal trim and coat appearance. 10 The Mutt Styling Guide Terrier types and some other breeds may need ‘stripping’ rather than normal grooming to remove dead hairs in the coat as these dogs don’t shed hair as well as others. Can I clip my dog myself? Owners should get their dogs used to regular grooming as early on in their life as possible, ideally as a puppy. It’s important that dogs are happy and comfortable with grooming, whether this is done in the home or by a professional dog groomer. By getting into a regular grooming routine with your dog, it also gets them used to this type of handling, and should make visits to the vets much easier. How often does my dog need grooming?

How do I know if my dog’s nails need to be clipped?

Not only does this guide cover the “must-know” cuts, but it also provides plenty of tips on how to get a “leg up” on other groomers. 12 Caring for the Canine Coat Your Greencross Vet can recommend how often you’ll need to clean your dog’s ears depending on elements including their breed. Dogs with long ears with a lot of hair may require special attention when cleaning their ears.

The Dog Grooming For Dummies does exactly what it promises, a dog grooming simplified manual with dog grooming info and style guides on all breeds of dog. As simple as it appears, the book covers the most important aspects of grooming, from training and preparing your dog for grooming to ear, teeth, and nail care, clippers and scissors handling, and coat-specific grooming. As a plus, it also touches on how to prepare your dog for showmanship in the ring for people interested in that. Book Features & Highlights YES! Many of the best professional dog grooming books featured in our review are written in clear and plain English so they can be easily used by people looking to teach themselves dog grooming. What is the Best Way to Learn Dog Grooming? This book is not only about dog grooming but also about other pet grooming techniques. Following how the successful pet groomers have been succeeded, you will also be able to become a successful pet groomer easily. To build yourself as a successful pet groomer, you have to buy this book. Although the book is small in size but quite useful. Jodi has created a unique color overlay of every breed with a color chart which show recommended blade lengths, snap-on comb lengths and techniques for every breed.But what about expert dog groomers? Do these professionals still need dog grooming books? The simple answer is YES. absolutely!

Comprised two (2) sections; a first section that describes the entire grooming process and a second section with detailed instructions. Another option would be to help the next generation of dog groomers to achieve their formal dog grooming qualifications; either by teaching dog grooming courses at a relevant college, or by taking on an apprentice at your new workplace.The perfect reference manual for new groomers, this is one of the best dog grooming books to keep on the shelf for the more seasoned groomer too. Detailed sections of dog grooming tips and techniques for all kinds of groomers whether newbies, beginners, and advanced groomers. Including tips specific to the competition grooming circuit, this is a must-have resource for reference.