| Professional dog grooming can run hundreds | | | | guards required to perform the perfect grooming. |
| sometimes even thousands of dollars and many times | | | | Start clipping at the top of the head and around the |
| is reserved only for the very wealthy or very | | | | ears. Always move the Clippers in the same direction |
| pampered pet dog. But you don't have to pay a | | | | as the for two ovoid tangling and hangups. Do not rush |
| fortune to keep your cherished pet primed and ready | | | | this process, it will take time to develop your skill. Move |
| for a celebrity photo shoot. | | | | slowly and with long steady strokes being careful not |
| Keeping your dog clean-shaven and show quality can | | | | to snag or pull the skin causing injury. Clean your |
| be easier than you think provided your dog has the | | | | trimmer blades often with a stiff brush dissembling |
| proper temperament for the job. Depending on your | | | | them if necessary to ensure smooth operation. Apply |
| dog size it will probably be better to perform the | | | | light oil to the blades several times during the clipping |
| grooming outdoors. It will be necessary to make them | | | | process. |
| as comfortable as possible and keep them still by | | | | Do not allow the Clippers to overheat or the blades to |
| using your body to hold them. | | | | burn your dog skin. Check the temperature every few |
| The first step will be to bathe your dog then brush and | | | | minutes by pressing the blade against your arm. If they |
| remove any mats by hand. The most matted and | | | | are too hot take a break and return to it later. After |
| nodded areas of the four are typically under the body, | | | | shaving the entire upper body moved down the legs |
| around the ears, behind the legs, and under the tail. | | | | and to the paws which will require some more time |
| Scissors with blunt or curved tips will be required to | | | | and patience. Be sure to have assistance for this part |
| snip away before a little at a time to remove | | | | of the grooming as to keep their legs and paws still |
| extremely matted areas. This will take time and | | | | and avoid injury. |
| patience as you will have to be careful not to injure | | | | Once the clipping has been completed it is time to |
| your dog skin by pulling too hard, or piercing it with the | | | | remove all the extra bits of hair from their skin, ears, |
| scissors. | | | | and face. A second gentle bathing will be required as |
| Be absolutely sure that their hair is completely clean | | | | their skin will be extremely sensitive, and small bits of |
| and dry before you start clipping. Always use | | | | hair can cause severe irritation. With a little time and |
| professional quality clippers when grooming. | | | | loving care, grooming can be a supremely enjoyable |
| Commercial clippers will come with all of the tools and | | | | experience for you and your dog. |
