Dog grooming guides

From a puppy's first bath to managing a heavy double coat, these guides help you groom your dog safely between professional appointments.

Everything you need to groom your dog at home: tools, brushing, bathing, drying, nails, ears, teeth and a simple weekly routine.

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Find the quick, choose clippers or a grinder, and build a no-fuss nail routine your dog can actually tolerate.

Smooth, double, curly, wire or silky: match the right brush and technique to your dog's coat.

Turn grooming into something your puppy looks forward to with short handling sessions, first baths and early nail work.

These cover techniques that work for both, with notes where cats and dogs need different handling.

Cut down on fur tumbleweeds with the right tools, a seasonal plan and a few habits that make shedding season bearable.

Healthy ears versus problem ears, how often to clean, and a gentle method that works for both dogs and cats.

A slow, treat-based plan to get your dog or cat comfortable with tooth brushing, plus what actually helps besides brushing.

Older pets need softer tools, shorter sessions and closer attention to skin, lumps, nails and joints.

A good comb, a slicker brush and proper nail clippers do most of the work. Our tool kit page lists what is worth buying and what you can skip.