Dog Grooming
Oster A5 Turbo 2-Speed Professional Animal Clipper
Heavy duty professional corded animal clipper. Powerful universal rotary motor. 2-speed. 3,000 strokes per minute on low speed and 4,000 strokes per minute on high speed. Compatible with all Oster CryogenX detachable blades. Includes: clipper with standard Oster #10 blade, blade guard, blade oil, grease, cleaning brush, extra brush and spring set and instructions.
Safari De-Matting Comb for Dogs
The Safari De-matting comb will help remove mats and tangles from your pet's coat. The stainless steel, serrated blades will comb out most tangles.
Groom Your Dog Like a Professional: Step-By-Step Techniques and Tips for a Great Looking Dog
During these challenging economic times, many people are looking for practical ways to boost their incomes. Starting a dog care business is a viable option to not only make more money with little startup expense but also provides assistance to millions of pet parents whose hectic lifestyles may cause them to leave their pets unattended for extended periods of time during the day or week.Doggy Business 101 addresses the rising need for pet care services and provides detailed advice for starting up and operating a doggy daycare or related business, such as dog walking, pet sitting, and dog camps. This comprehensive guide includes step-by-step methodology for coming up with a feasibility study and business plan to encourage success in the fast growing pet service industry, plus current data on consumer usage or selection of doggy service products. It also offers advice on how to finance and staff a doggy business, with information about bonding and insurance. Marketing and advertising ideas are included to help build public awareness and interest for your self-run business, while sample checklists and business forms help simplify the day-to-day operations.
All 87 Breed Dog Grooming for the Beginner
This book published by TFH Publications, written for both the novice and the professional, is a basic guide for all those interested in learning how to groom their dog, either for the home or the show ring. It covers the 87 most popular breeds. Written by a Panel of Experts, Hardcover, 192 pages.
The Simple Guide to Grooming Your Dog
Today's dog owners want to actively contribute to their dogs' health and appearance by learning how to groom their dog, and the dog grooming profession is on the rise and growing every year. Co-written by a professional groomer, this book offers practical advice and step-by-step instructions so any pet parent can master techniques from basic brushing to clipping patterns to hand-stripping. You'll also find coat-specific grooming guides; bathing and nail care; care for sensitive skin; grooming a puppy; how to become a professional groomer; and more! This book also provides illustrations that offer step-by-step instructions on how to groom specific breeds, and the easy-to-follow format makes finding and using information simple.
The Everything Dog Grooming Book: All you need to help your pet look and feel great! (Everything Series)
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 equipmentProper animal handling techniques for nervous or antsy dogsGrooming specific areas such as nails, toes, and teethHow to choose the right shampoo and conditionerDealing with all types of coats and hair lengthsBathing 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. With this helpful handbook, you'll be cutting, clipping, shearing, and shaving like a pro before you can say "bath time"!Sandy Blackburn is a professional and award-winning groomer, dog trainer/behaviorist, pet photographer, and freelance journalist. A contributor to the best-selling Petfinder.com book, she also writes the "Dog Speak" column for the The Neighbor newspaper in her hometown. She has spent the past ten years perfecting her pet-care skills and can be found plying her craft at her salon, The Groom Room in Attica. She lives in Attica, IN.Technical Reviewer:T. J. Dunn Jr., D.V.M., has been a veterinarian for more than thirty years. He has owned and operated three animal hospitals, a mobile veterinary practice, and a pet food and supply store in his hometown. Dr. Dunn is a contributing writer for Dog World magazine and has published articles on pet health care in a variety of national and regional publications. The director of ThePetCenter.com, an award-winning online pet care resource for dog and cat owners, he is also a member of numerous medical associations. He lives in Rhinelander, WI.2 color; 30 B&W photos
Pet Grooming in the Home: Working Smarter, Not Harder
The Complete Guide to Building a Successful Grooming Business in the Client's HomeThis book explains just how easy it is to groom in the client's home addressing the benefits and challenges of in-home grooming such as equipment requirements, handling difficult pets, managing the grooming process, and marketing your business for profit.
Ultimate Dog Grooming
Ultimate Dog Grooming reveals the secrets of the industry's top groomers. Featuring more than 500 full-color photographs and hundreds more step-by-step sketches of grooming techniques, this book provides specifics for 170 dog breeds. The first section of the book covers caring for and grooming a pet dog: how to keep its coat healthy; tips for routine care; how to bathe a dog; and how to choose a groomer. The second section covers grooming as a profession, including starting a grooming business; choosing and buying equipment; how to detect coat and skin disorders; and tips on handling problems that commonly arise. The third section covers specific grooming information for the 170 individual breeds. Each chapter is dedicated to a type of coat and then further organized into step-by-step instructions for grooming each breed from start to finish. Insider tips on preparing a dog for show are also included. Ultimate Dog Grooming is the ideal reference for learning how to clip, strip and blow-dry a dog. Pet owners as well as professional groomers, handlers, trainers and dog-daycare specialists will treasure this definitive reference book.
Complete Guide to Dog Grooming: Skills, Techniques, and Instructions for the Home Groomer (Animal Planet)
Animal Planet Complete Guide to Dog Grooming is an absolute must-have for any modern dog owner. Using full-color photos, sidebars, and tip boxes, this indispensable manual covers a wide range of important grooming topics, including everything from basic brushing and bathing techniques to detailed eye, ear, and dental care instructions for most American Kennel Club (AKC)-registered breeds. This comprehensive reference provides guidelines for setting up a safe, controlled grooming station for your dog and offers tips on how to help him enjoy the grooming process. You’ll even find advice from experts on how to become a professional groomer and start your own business. This all-in-one guide stresses how good grooming is tantamount to the health of your dog while presenting the essentials of proper grooming using an easy and accessible approach.
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