Professional grooming services are not necessarily a must if you are prepared to do some research and to read and practice the methods described in dog grooming books. Moreover, to people who want to make a career out of pet caring, these special books may become a good training course support, and bring the reader a step closer to becoming a professional dog groomer.
The number of publications available is very large, and you may have difficulties choosing. The best idea is to check for reviews, recognition of the author’s considerable experience and abilities, and then order the book (or books) you like best, on Amazon or eBay, for example.
Reasons to Choose DIY Dog Grooming
There are many advantages if you decide to groom your own dog. Do it yourself dog grooming is pretty easy if you have a good eye and an agile hand to wield the scissors, and a very good choice if you enjoy your dog’s company while doing the grooming. Surely, no true dog lover will deny that grooming can be very rewarding in building up trust and empathy with your pet.
On the other hand, many dog owners think of their dogs as their kids, and for some of them this article will be indispensable, because they won’t wish to send their dog to a dog grooming parlour for fear of their dog becoming in some way traumatised. Mobile dog grooming in their own home, or, the DIY option, then become the only options available for them.
It would certainly be almost unheard of for an established dog grooming business to in any way mistreat a dog during a grooming session. In our house, we have a little trouble dropping the dog off with a groomer who is going to be using sharp objects on them, but then we have known our groomer for many years, and we know from experience that our dog trembels a little before the event, as we drop her off. We know it is anticipation of the event, and that she will will actually enjoy the experience.
First Step is to Decide Why You Want a DIY Dog Grooming Book
First of all, why are you looking for such a book? Do you plan to start a business or are you merely interested in learning how to care for your pet? In case you are making plans to start it as a business, you have to get special qualifications and training in accredited institutions; dog grooming books alone will not do for the matter.
Check the list of contents before buying it!
Sometimes there is a too general approach, because most books apply to different dog breeds. Try to identify the grooming element that raises most challenges for you: nail trimming, coat brushing, hair cutting, ear cleaning etc, and make sure that subject is covered in the book you choose.
DIY Dog Grooming Books we Found Reviews About
The “Ultimate Guide to Grooming”
First let us look at the, “Ultimate Guide to Grooming” by Dog Grooming House. This has been reviewed as one of the leading dog grooming books that you can find online.
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The Ultimate Guide to Grooming is an extensive look at the grooming world. It takes you through the tools that you will need and looks at the different coat types and general grooming needs that your average dog owner should know about before taking on the DIY grooming task for their pet. In addition, the Ultimate Guide to Grooming also looks at the more specialised grooming that you may be faced with when your dog doesn’t fit the average coat type. To find new copies of this book online just Google the publisher’s name. This book has been on sale for a while, so an alternative buying method would be to go to Amazon’s website and seek out a secondhand copy, for a fraction of the price of the new book.
The “Everything Dog Grooming” Book
Do you want to groom your dog at home but worry that you won’t get it right? If nail-cutting and dental care for your canine make you nervous, you need “The Everything Dog Grooming Book”
This do-it-yourself guide offers detailed information and instructional photographs for handling all facets of dog grooming, including: How to choose and where to buy the right equipment , proper animal handling techniques for nervous or antsy dogs, grooming specific areas such as nails, toes, and teeth. How to choose the right shampoo and conditioner. Dealing with all types of coats and hair lengths. Bathing a dog properly–without the mess.
Grooming your dog at home is a great way to save money and bond with your dog at the same time. Read more at The Pet Groomer .
“TFH All (160) Breed Dog Grooming”
An excellent dog grooming book that basically is my bible and there are many other groomers who feel the same way about it. This is TFH All (160) Breed Dog Grooming. This book on dog grooming was essential in getting me thru the beginning dog grooming experience and is still useful as a reminder for a trim I haven’t done for a while.
The most important part of this book on dog grooming, of course, are the trims. The actual dog haircuts that will apply to the dog you are grooming. There is always something different to each breed specific dog haircut. via www.you-can-do-it-dog-grooming.com
The All Breed Dog Grooming Book provides detailed step-by-step guidance for grooming over 150 dog breeds. Compiled by a selection of expert groomers and show dog handlers, this book offers detailed information on bathing, nail clipping, coat trims, drying, and grooming equipment, as well as how to tackle common problems such as matting, shedding and odour. This book features detailed colour illustrations throughout. via iTunes-Apple-Dog-Pages
I looked at the Ultimate Guide to Grooming which you refer to and I think it will be useful to me, so many thanks for your featuring this for me.