Dog Grooming For Dummies,9780471773900

Dog Grooming For Dummies

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ISBN13: 9780471773900
ISBN10: 0471773905
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-04-10
Publisher(s): For Dummies
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Summary

Handle grooming yourself to save money and bond with your dogBrush, 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

Author Biography

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.</p>

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(1)
About This Book
1(1)
Conventions Used in This Book
2(1)
What You're Not to Read
3(1)
Foolish Assumptions
3(1)
How This Book Is Organized
4(1)
Part I: Getting Started
4(1)
Part II: Making Your Dog Look Good: The Basics.
4(1)
Part III: Grooming by Coat Type: Beyond the Basics
4(1)
Part IV: Grooming Specialties.
5(1)
Part V: The Part of Tens
5(1)
Icons Used in This Book
5(1)
Where to Go from Here
6(1)
Part 1: Getting Started
7(76)
What Good Grooming Is All About
9(16)
Big Hairy Deal: Discovering Why Grooming Is Important
9(2)
Sociability
10(1)
Presenting a positive public image
10(1)
Eliminating the spread of dirt and disease
10(1)
Determining whether something's really wrong with your dog internally
11(1)
Considering the Necessary Investment
11(3)
The cost in money
12(1)
The cost in time
12(1)
The added investment: Grooming for show
13(1)
Familiarizing Yourself with Your Dog's Coat
14(3)
Coat types: Single versus double
14(2)
Coat textures
16(1)
Coat length
16(1)
Coat color
17(1)
Having the Proper Tools on Hand
17(1)
Coaching Your Canine to Be Groomed
18(1)
Taking Note: Keeping a Grooming Diary
18(2)
Knowing When to Call a Pro
20(4)
Considering the cost
20(1)
Looking for a professional groomer
21(1)
Screening the professional groomer
22(2)
Becoming a Pro Yourself
24(1)
Inside and Out: What Affects a Dog's Coat and Grooming
25(16)
Anatomy of the Dog: The Hipbone's Connected to the
25(7)
Head
27(1)
Neck and shoulders
28(1)
Back and chest
29(1)
Forelegs and hind legs
30(1)
Rear and tail
31(1)
Considering Factors That Influence a Dog's Appearance
32(5)
Genetics
32(2)
Haircoat
34(1)
Health
35(1)
Exercise
35(2)
Diet
37(1)
Exploring the Importance of Nutrition
37(4)
Providing a balanced diet
38(1)
Feeding for a beautiful coat
39(1)
Supplementing your dog's diet for a healthy coat
40(1)
Prepping for the Prettying
41(22)
Gearing Up
41(13)
Taking stock in what you have
42(1)
Gathering the essential equipment
43(6)
Stocking up on important routine supplies
49(2)
Adding optional equipment and supplies
51(2)
Where's the flea and tick stuff?
53(1)
Purchasing Your Supplies
54(4)
From the grocery store
54(1)
From big-box retailers
55(1)
From big-box pet supply stores
55(1)
From tres chic pet boutiques
56(1)
From groomer-supply stores and catalogs
56(1)
From dog shows
57(1)
Online
58(1)
Setting Aside a Grooming Space
58(3)
A groom room of your own
59(1)
The bathroom
60(1)
The great outdoors
60(1)
Dog washes: Options for grooming when you have no space
61(1)
Organizing Your Accoutrements
61(2)
Training Your Dog for Grooming
63(20)
Refining Your Dog's Grooming Manners
63(7)
Using positive reinforcement to train your dog
64(1)
Showing your dog how to enjoy grooming procedures
65(1)
Handling sensitive puppy feet
66(2)
Manipulating your dog's mouth
68(1)
Convincing your dog to accept eye contact
69(1)
Getting Your Dog to Help You Reach the Right Places
70(6)
Helping your dog onto the grooming table
71(1)
Teaching Sit
72(1)
Teaching your dog to lie on his side
73(2)
Teaching her Stay
75(1)
Establishing a Grooming Routine
76(1)
Dealing with Difficult Dogs
76(7)
Handling an uncooperative dog
77(2)
Considering muzzling versus medication
79(2)
Restraining a difficult dog
81(2)
Part 11: Making Your Dog Look Good: The Basics
83(140)
Mastering Brushing and Bathing Basics
85(14)
Brushing and Combing Basics
85(8)
Beyond pulling hairs: Making the experience pleasant
86(1)
Gathering the tools you need
87(1)
Brushing up on basic techniques
88(5)
Rub-A-Dub-Dub: Washing Your Dog
93(6)
Just (rubber) ducky: Making bath time a pleasant experience
94(1)
Gathering the tools you need
95(1)
Scrubbing bubbles
95(1)
Drying
96(3)
Caring for Your Canine's Teeth, Toes, Ears, Face, and Ahem, Other Areas
99(84)
Toe (Nail) Tapping
99(4)
Making toenail trimming a pleasant experience
100(1)
Gathering the tools you need
101(1)
Just a little off the tip: Trimming basics
101(2)
Do You Hear What I Hear?
103(3)
Making ear cleaning a pleasurable experience
104(1)
Gathering the tools you need
104(1)
Cleaning your dog's ears
105(1)
Recognizing an ear problem
105(1)
Unclogging Anal Sacs
106(2)
Making anal sac expression a pleasurable experience (Yeah, sure)
106(1)
Gathering the tools you need
107(1)
Expressing yourself
107(1)
Pearly Whites --- Tooth Brushing
108(75)
Making brushing dog teeth a pleasurable experience
109(1)
Gathering the tools you need
109(1)
Twice a day and between meals: The lowdown on brushing a dog's teeth
110(1)
Spotting a dental problem
111(72)
Beautifying the Stripped Breeds
183(10)
Introducing the Stripped Breeds
184(1)
Brushing
185(1)
The basics
185(1)
Knowing when it's time to strip
186(1)
Bathing
186(1)
The prebath strip
186(1)
Bathing basics
187(1)
Stripping Your Dog
187(4)
Using a stripping knife
188(1)
Using a shedding blade
189(1)
Hand stripping
190(1)
Rolling the coat
190(1)
Preparing for Show
191(2)
Tidying the Tresses of the Long-Haired Breeds
193(10)
Introducing the Long-Haired Breeds
193(1)
Brushing
194(2)
The basics
195(1)
Preventing tangles and mats
196(1)
Bathing
196(3)
Prebath brushing and clipping
197(1)
Bathing basics
197(1)
Drying
198(1)
Clipping
199(2)
Neatening the breeds that need it
199(1)
Doing the low-maintenance do: A Puppy cut
200(1)
Preparing for Show
201(2)
Clip and snip
201(1)
Using coat conditioners
201(2)
Poodles: A Breed Apart
203(20)
Brushing
203(1)
Bathing
204(1)
The prebath clip
204(1)
Bathing basics
204(1)
Clipping
205(16)
Poodle pet cuts
206(10)
Poodle show clips
216(5)
Preparing for Show
221(2)
Part IV: Grooming Specialties
223(88)
Getting the Sticky and Stinky Stuff Out
225(12)
Taking a Walk on the Prickly Side
226(3)
Getting rid of burrs and stickers
226(2)
Dealing with grass awns (foxtails)
228(1)
Shedding the Slick and Sticky Stuff
229(4)
Oil slick (petroleum-based chemicals)
230(1)
Tar babies
231(1)
Gummy pups
232(1)
Glue
232(1)
Corn syrup and sugary problems
233(1)
Surviving Stinky Skunk Odor
233(2)
Dealing with Downright Dangerous Chemical Poisons
235(2)
The Skinny on Hairy Health Issues
237(24)
Canine Cuteness More Than Just Skin Deep
237(1)
Allergies
238(3)
Contact allergies
238(1)
Food allergies
239(1)
Flea allergy dermatitis
240(1)
Coat Funk
241(1)
Collar Rot
241(1)
Cushing's Disease
242(1)
Fleas, Ticks, Lice, and Mites
243(10)
Fleas
243(3)
Ticks
246(3)
Lice
249(1)
Mites (or mite not)
250(3)
Cooling Down Those Hot Spots
253(1)
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
253(1)
Hypothyroidism
253(1)
Hyperthyroidism
254(1)
Internal Parasites
254(3)
Hookworms
255(1)
Roundworms
255(1)
Tapeworms
256(1)
Whipworms
256(1)
Heartworms
256(1)
Lick Granulomas
257(1)
Sebaceous Adentitis
257(1)
Ringworm
258(1)
Seborrhea
258(1)
Tumors and Cysts
259(1)
Zinc Responsive Dermatosis
259(2)
Grooming Emergencies: Knowing Doggie First Aid
261(14)
Preparing for a Grooming Emergency
261(6)
Preventing an emergency
262(1)
Assembling a first-aid kit
263(1)
Emergency know-how
264(3)
Handling Minor Grooming Snafus
267(1)
Cuts and nicks
267(1)
Skin irritation
268(1)
Doggie 911
268(7)
Serious cuts
268(1)
Allergic reaction
269(1)
Overheating
270(2)
Dehydration
272(1)
Strangulation
272(1)
Electric shock
273(1)
Hypothermia
273(1)
Dog bites
274(1)
It's Showtime! Grooming a Dog for the Ring
275(14)
Brushing Up on Dog Show Basics
275(4)
Grooming for the Show
279(4)
In the weeks leading up to the show
280(1)
The night before the big event
280(1)
The morning of the show
281(2)
Putting on the Finishing Touches at the Show
283(6)
Touching up before entering the ring
284(1)
Handling your dog in the show ring
285(4)
Going Pro: Starting a Dog Grooming Business
289(22)
Deciding Whether Professional Grooming Is Right for You
289(4)
Weighing the pros and cons of starting a grooming business
290(1)
Considering whether you're ready to be the boss
291(1)
Evaluating the need in your area
292(1)
Training
293(6)
Heading back to school
293(2)
Taking correspondence courses
295(2)
Working for an established groomer
297(1)
Home-schooling yourself
298(1)
Getting Down to Business
299(2)
Choosing how to set up your business
299(1)
Creating a business plan
300(1)
Securing licensing
300(1)
Paying taxes
301(1)
Setting Up Shop
301(6)
Finding a workspace
301(3)
Obtaining insurance and bonding
304(1)
Purchasing supplies and equipment
304(1)
Getting the word out: Marketing
305(2)
Satisfying Your First Customers
307(4)
Exhibiting professionalism
307(1)
Dealing with difficult clients/difficult dogs
308(1)
Some tips to keep customers coming back
309(2)
Part V: The Part of Tens
311(22)
Ten Popular Myths About Grooming Dogs
313(6)
Never Bathe Your Dog Unless He Is Really Dirty
313(1)
Certain Breeds Are Hypoallergenic
314(1)
Lamb and Rice Is a Good Food for Coats
315(1)
Tomato Juice Gets Rid of Skunk Odor
315(1)
Dogs Naturally Have Bad Breath
316(1)
Raw Egg Is Good for Your Dog's Coat
316(1)
Never, Ever Shave Your Dog's Coat
316(1)
Garlic and Brewer's Yeast Get Rid of Fleas
317(1)
Never Use Human Shampoo on Dogs
317(1)
A Dog's Saliva Has Fewer Germs than a Human's
318(1)
Ten Timesaving Grooming Tips
319(6)
Use No-Rinse Shampoo for Touchups
319(1)
Keep a Rubber Basin Handy for Quick Cleanups
320(1)
Grind Rather Than Clip Your Dog's Nails
320(1)
Brush Regularly to Keep Fido's Breath Fresh and Teeth Clean
321(1)
Employ Snoods and Hoods to Keep Clean
321(1)
Keep Your Pooch in a Pet Cut
321(1)
Add Beautiful Shine to Your Dog's Coat
322(1)
Enjoy a Refreshing Blast
322(1)
Perform a Quick Hair Pickup
323(1)
Substitute in a Pinch
323(2)
Ten Best Ways to Make Grooming a Pleasant Experience
325(8)
Getting into a Grooming Routine
325(1)
Starting Out Small and Building Up
326(1)
Taking Your Time While Grooming
326(1)
Using the Right Equipment
327(1)
Controlling the Situation at All Times
327(1)
Sparing Yourself the Agony: Ergonomics
328(1)
Making Your Dog Comfortable
329(1)
Showing Your Dog that Grooming Is Fun
330(1)
Procrastination = Grooming Nightmare
330(1)
Don't Worry, Be Happy: Keeping It Upbeat
330(3)
Appendix: Grooming Resources
333(6)
Web Sites
333(1)
Grooming your own dog
333(1)
Grooming for yourself and others
333(1)
Grooming Supplies
334(3)
Grooming and Dog-Related Magazines
337(1)
Other Useful Reference Books
337(2)
Index 339

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