Dog Grooming For Dummies by Margaret 9781119883234 1119883237

Dog Grooming For Dummies Margaret H. Bonham – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s):9781119883234, 1119883237

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• ISBN 10:1119883237
• ISBN 13:9781119883234
• Author: Margaret 

Dog Grooming For Dummies

Table contents:

Part 1: Getting Started with Dog Grooming
Chapter 1: What Good Grooming Is All About
Big Hairy Deal: Discovering Why Grooming Is Important
Considering the Necessary Investment
Familiarizing Yourself with Your Dog’s Coat
Having the Proper Tools on Hand
Coaching Your Canine to Be Groomed
Taking Note: Keeping a Grooming Diary
Knowing When to Call a Pro
Becoming a Pro Yourself
Chapter 2: Inside and Out: What Affects a Dog’s Coat and Grooming
Anatomy of the Dog: The Hipbone’s Connected to the …
Considering Factors That Influence a Dog’s Appearance
Exploring the Importance of Nutrition
Chapter 3: Prepping for the Prettying
Gearing Up
Purchasing Your Supplies
Setting Aside a Grooming Space
Organizing Your Accoutrements
Chapter 4: Training Your Dog for Grooming
Refining Your Dog’s Grooming Manners
Getting Your Dog to Help You Reach the Right Places
Establishing a Grooming Routine
Dealing with Difficult Dogs
Part 2: Making Your Dog Look Good: The Basics
Chapter 5: Mastering Brushing and Bathing Basics
Brushing and Combing Basics
Rub-A-Dub-Dub: Washing Your Dog
Chapter 6: Caring for Your Canine’s Teeth, Toes, Ears, Face, and (Ahem) Other Areas
Toe (Nail) Tapping
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Unclogging Anal Sacs
Pearly Whites — Tooth Brushing
The Eyes Have It: Keeping Your Dog’s Eyes Shiny and Bright
Face Time
Chapter 7: Giving Your Dog a Great ’Do: Clipping Basics
Deciding Whether to Clip Your Dog
Getting Acquainted with Your Tools
Getting Down to Clipping Business
Part 3: Grooming by Coat Type: Beyond the Basics
Chapter 8: Spiffing Up Short- and Medium-Coated Breeds
Introducing the Wash-and-Wear Breeds
Brushing
Bathing
Preparing for the Show Ring
Chapter 9: Warming Up to Double-Coated Breeds
Introducing the Big Hairy Deal: Double-Coated Breeds
Brushing
Bathing
Preparing for Show
Chapter 10: Clarifying the Corded Breed’s Coif
Introducing the Corded (and Flocked) Breeds
Brushing
Keeping Cords/Flocks Clean
Preparing for Show
Chapter 11: Shaping Up the Clipped Breeds
Taking a Little off the Top: Introducing the Clipped Breeds
Brushing Basics
Bathing
Clipping
Preparing for Show
Chapter 12: Beautifying the Stripped Breeds
Introducing the Stripped Breeds
Brushing a Stripped Breed
Bathing
Stripping Your Dog
Preparing for Show
Chapter 13: Tidying the Tresses of the Long-Haired Breeds
Introducing the Long-Haired Breeds
Brushing
Bathing
Clipping
Preparing for Show
Chapter 14: Poodles: A Breed Apart
Brushing
Bathing
Clipping
Preparing for Show
Chapter 15: Cleaning Up the Rescue Dog
Handling Your Own or Someone Else’s Rescue Dog
Evaluating the Rescue Dog’s Coat
Common Problems with Rescue Dogs’ Coats
Eating an Elephant or Taking One Bite at a Time
Chapter 16: Designer ’Dos for Designer Dogs
Designed to Be Different: About Designer Breeds
Doodle Doo: The Poodle Mixes
Space Aliens: The Pug Mixes
Other Designer Dogs
Keeping It All Straight
Part 4: Grooming Specialties
Chapter 17: Getting the Sticky and Stinky Stuff Out
Taking a Walk on the Prickly Side
Shedding the Slick and Sticky Stuff
Surviving Stinky Skunk Odor
Dealing with Downright Dangerous Chemical Poisons
Chapter 18: The Skinny on Hairy Health Issues
Canine Cuteness Is More Than Just Skin Deep
Allergies
Coat Funk
Collar Rot
Cushing’s Disease
Fleas, Ticks, Lice, and Mites
Cooling Down Those Hot Spots
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
Internal Parasites
Lick Granulomas
Sebaceous Adentitis
Ringworm
Seborrhea
Tumors and Cysts
Zinc Responsive Dermatosis
Chapter 19: Grooming Emergencies: Knowing Doggie First Aid
Preparing for a Grooming Emergency
Handling Minor Grooming Snafus
Doggie 911
Chapter 20: It’s Showtime! Grooming a Dog for the Ring
Brushing Up on Dog Show Basics
Grooming for the Show Ring
Putting on the Finishing Touches at the Show
Chapter 21: Going Pro: Starting a Dog Grooming Business
Deciding Whether Professional Grooming Is Right for You
Training
Getting Down to Business
Setting Up Shop
Going Mobile
Advertising Your Business
Satisfying Your First Customers
Part 5: The Part of Tens
Chapter 22: Ten Popular Myths About Grooming Dogs
Never Bathe Your Dog Unless Your Dog Is Really Dirty
Certain Breeds Are Hypoallergenic
Lamb and Rice Is a Good Food for Coats
Tomato Juice Gets Rid of Skunk Odor
Dogs Naturally Have Bad Breath
Raw Egg Is Good for Your Dog’s Coat
Never, Ever Shave Your Dog’s Coat
Garlic and Brewer’s Yeast Get Rid of Fleas
Never Use Human Shampoo on Dogs
A Dog’s Saliva Has Fewer Germs than a Human’s
Chapter 23: Ten Time-saving Grooming Tips
Use No-Rinse Shampoo for Touchups
Keep a Rubber Basin Handy for Quick Cleanups
Grind Rather Than Clip Your Dog’s Nails
Brush Regularly to Keep Fido’s Breath Fresh and Teeth Clean
Use Snoods and Hoods to Keep Hair Clean
Keep Your Pooch in a Pet Cut
Add Beautiful Shine to Your Dog’s Coat
Enjoy a Refreshing Blast
Perform a Quick Hair Pickup
Substitute in a Pinch
Chapter 24: Ten Best Ways to Make Grooming a Pleasant Experience
Get into a Grooming Routine
Start Out Small and Build Up
Take Your Time While Grooming
Use the Right Equipment
Control the Situation at All Times
Spare Yourself the Agony: Ergonomics
Make Your Dog Comfortable
Show Your Dog that Grooming Is Fun
Procrastination = Grooming Nightmare
Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Keep It Upbeat

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