About Dog Brushing

Although dogs do a lot to keep their coats neat and clean, they need your help with tasks that require opposable thumbs, such as brushing. Regular brushing removes excess hair from your dog's coat, and cuts down significantly on the amount of hair you have to deal with on your furniture, car, and...

Dog Brushing

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• "I live in Arizona where it gets very hot in the summer. Should we shave our dog to help keep her cool?"

  Answered by Daniel Lauridia

• "I'm tired of running to the vet every time my dog develops a hot spot. Can't I just take care of it myself?"
• Home grooming tips

  April 29th, 2009

  Wash, cut, brush and dry. You can keep your dog well-groomed! If you have seen your dog rub or roll on the rug, or chew and lick at her fur, you have witnessed her attempt at self-grooming. Have you...

• Finding the right groomer

  April 29th, 2009

  Would you like it if you could never take a bath, clean your hair or trim your nails? Of course not! Now imagine how your dog feels? Good grooming is healthy and happy part of his life, too. Some grooming...