Dog Grooming For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets)) (Paperback)

by Margaret H. Bonham (Author) "I know that when I think of grooming, the vision of the froufrou doggie beauty parlor springs to mind, complete with bows, silly hairstyles, and..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Handle grooming yourself to save money and bond with your dog

Brush, 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

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Handle grooming yourself to save money and bond with your dog

Brush, 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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (April 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471773905
• ISBN-13: 978-0471773900
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #56,158 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Dog Grooming for Dummies, October 10, 2007

By	Lori Adel Horowitz (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is full of useful information, but unfortunately it is lacking in illustrations or photos that would help the "Dummies" learn from scratch how to bathe, clip, and otherwise groom their dogs. This is too visual/hands on a process to be simply described in words.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, January 13, 2007

By	D. Ribero (Auburn, Ca USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I own this book personally. I am just starting in the field of Dog Grooming and this book was EXTREMELY helpful. It was very clear to understand what the writer was talking about. I give it two thumbs way up.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Basics for Home Groomer, May 12, 2007

By	Cheryl D. Godbout "cdglfd" (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the best book I have read for grooming pets. It is simple, easy to understand and has great information on every page.