DIY dog grooming, from puppy cuts to best in show : everything you need to know, step by step

You can often tell how healthy a dog is by coat appearance. Grooming your dog regularly offers clues to her health: It nips potential health problems, like allergies, poor nutrition, parasites, or diseases, in the bud, or at least gives you some early warning about them. Grooming also makes your dog (and you) comfortable socializing. And it stops the spread of dirt, fleas, and germs. Perhaps the biggest benefit to grooming your dog yourself is strengthening your bond with her. It can be a fun time to share, and it helps build trust. DIY Dog Grooming, From Puppy Cuts to Best in Show by Jorge Bendersky, and foreword by Cesar Milan, will show you how to take the best care of your dog, regardless of breed, temperament, or age. Practical step-by-step photos will take you through everything you need to know to bathe and trim your dog, plus care for her nails, ears, teeth, and more. Learn how to train her to relax and enjoy grooming. "While you can make excuses not to take your dog to the groomer, you have no reason to make excuses for not doing it yourself any longer." --Cesar Millan Inside you'll find: - Simple, step-by-step instructions for everything from bathing to brushing. - Practical solutions to common problems like fleas and ticks, dirt and mud. - Creative suggestions for grooming a picture-perfect dog. " Grooming your dogs . . . is an incredible way to show affection while strengthening your bond . . . Trust Jorge . . . he'll show you how to groom your dogs right." —From the foreward by Cesar Millan, star of The Dog Whisperer Master dog groomer to the stars Jorge Bendersky bathes, brushes, trims, and pampers some pretty important pooches. Nevertheless, the fundamental skills and techniques he uses every day in his Manhattan salon can and should be in every dog owner's repertoire. From breed identification to tool selection, clipping to scissoring, Bendersky shares, in his unmistakably playful way, the tricks of his trade: Simple, step-by-step instructions for everything from bathing to brushing. Practical solutions to common problems like fleas and ticks, dirt and mud. Creative suggestions for grooming a picture-perfect dog. How to use items from your pantry for grooming when pet store products are not available. With a foreword by leading expert in dog behavior Cesar Millan, best known for his Emmy-nominated television series Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan , DIY Dog Grooming offers easy-to-follow, expert instruction on every aspect of grooming. "A wealth of practical information on brushing, bathing, trimming and dealing with problems such as skunk-stricken dogs." — New York Post "A useful book for anyone who aspires to groom their own dog. DIY Dog Grooming is extremely thorough. With this in hand, the average owner can keep their dog looking good!"— Examiner.com "Grooming your dogs yourself is an incredible way to show affection while strengthening your bond and building trust with your dogs. Trust Jorge and he'll show you how to groom your dogs right." #8211;Cesar Millan With a foreword by leading expert in dog behavior Cesar Millan , best known for his Emmy-nominated television series Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan , DIY Dog Grooming offers easy-to-follow, expert instruction on every aspect of grooming . Master dog groomer to the stars Jorge Bendersky bathes, brushes, trims, and pampers some pretty important pooches. Nevertheless, the fundamental skills and techniques he uses every day in his Manhattan salon can and should be in every dog owner's repertoire. From breed identification to tool selection , clipping to scissoring , Bendersky shares, in his unmistakably playful way, the tricks of his trade: Simple, step-by-step instructions for everything from bathing to brushing. Practical solutions to common problems like fleas and ticks, dirt and mud. Creative suggestions for grooming a picture-perfect dog. How to use items from your pantry for grooming when pet store products are not available. With DIY Dog Grooming as your guide, your canine companion will never again suffer a bad hair day You can often tell how healthy a dog is by coat appearance. Grooming your dog regularly offers clues to her health: It nips potential health problems, like allergies, poor nutrition, parasites, or diseases, in the bud, or at least gives you some early warning about them. Grooming also makes your dog (and you) comfortable socializing. And it stops the spread of dirt, fleas, and germs.__DIY Dog Grooming, From Puppy Cuts to Best in Show__ by Jorge Bendersky, and foreword by Cesar Milan, will show you how to take the best care of your dog, regardless of breed, temperament, or age. Practical step-by-step photos will take you through everything you need to know to bathe and trim your dog, plus care for her nails, ears, teeth, and more. Learn how to train her to relax and enjoy grooming."While you can make excuses not to take your dog to the groomer, you have no reason to make excuses for not doing it yourself any longer." --Cesar MillanInside you'll find:- Practical solutions to common problems like fleas and ticks, dirt and mud. You can often tell how healthy a dog is by coat appearance. Grooming your dog regularly offers clues to her health: It nips potential health problems, like allergies, poor nutrition, parasites, or diseases, in the bud, or at least gives you some early warning about them. Grooming also makes your dog (and you) comfortable socializing. And it stops the spread of dirt, fleas, and germs. And you can groom your dog at home, without the expense and hassle of a professional groomer. But perhaps the biggest benefit to grooming your dog yourself is strengthening your bond with her. It can be a fun time "DIY Dog Grooming, From Puppy Cuts to Best in Show by Jorge Bendersky, and foreword by Cesar Milan, will show you how to take the best care of your dog, regardless of breed, temperament, or age. Practical step-by-step photos will take you through everything you need to know to bathe and trim your dog, plus care for her nails, ears, teeth, and more. Learn how to train her to relax and enjoy grooming." --Amazon DIY Dog Grooming, From Puppy Cuts to Best in Show teaches you how to groom your dog, simply and safely