Full Description
"Grooming your dogs yourself is an incredible way to show affection while strengthening your bond and building trust with your dogs. Trust Jorge and he'll show you how to groom your dogs right." -Cesar Millan
With a foreword by leading expert in dog behavior Cesar Millan, best known for his Emmy-nominated television series Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, DIY Dog Grooming offers easy-to-follow, expert instruction on every aspect of grooming.
Master dog groomer to the stars Jorge Bendersky bathes, brushes, trims, and pampers some pretty important pooches. Nevertheless, the fundamental skills and techniques he uses every day in his Manhattan salon can and should be in every dog owner's repertoire. From breed identification to tool selection, clipping to scissoring, Bendersky shares, in his unmistakably playful way, the tricks of his trade:
Simple, step-by-step instructions for everything from bathing to brushing.
Practical solutions to common problems like fleas and ticks, dirt and mud.
Creative suggestions for grooming a picture-perfect dog.
How to use items from your pantry for grooming when pet store products are not available.
With DIY Dog Grooming as your guide, your canine companion will never again suffer a bad hair day.
Contents
Foreword
by Cesar Millan
Introduction
The Tango Theory
Chapter One: Identification Identifying Your Dog
Hair Type
Nails
Ears
Paws
Chapter Two:ToolsChoosing Your Tools
Brushes
Combs
Shears
Clippers
Nail Care
Chapter Three: BrushingDaily Brushing
Handling Mats
De-matting
Undercoats
Chapter Four: Bathing Your DogShampoo
Setting Up a Location
The Bath
Shampooing Your Dog
Face
Ears
Teeth
Anal Glands
Rinsing
Conditioning
Drying
Sponge Bath Technique
Chapter Five: Trimming Basic Trimming
Trimming Nails
Sanitary Trimming
Trimming Pads and Feet
Heads and Faces
Choosing a Hairstyle
Chapter Six: Solutions to Common Problems Grease
Dirt and Mud
Gum
Paint
Candle Wax
Skunk
Superglue
Fleas and Ticks
First Aid
Chapter Seven: Picture Perfect
The Picture-Perfect Dog
A Touch of Color
Tricks to Taking the Perfect Picture
Chapter Eight: Grooming Solutions from Your PantryEar Cleaner
Leave-in Conditioner
Using Essential Oils
Paw Care
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Index
