Brush your dog thoroughly before beginning the bath. This is especially important for long-haired dogs. However, regardless of fur length, removing all of the loose hair and dander will make your job a lot easier. Make sure that you have removed ... more >>

Brush your Boston Terrier with a natural bristle brush or smooth glove once a week or so. Clean your dog's facial wrinkles daily with a moist cotton ball, dry thoroughly and lightly apply baby powder ... more >>

Remove stray hairs from the face and body with blending shears. The face should have a clean, smooth look. Bathe your dog. Fluff dry after bathing, but don't try to straighten the dog's hair. ... more >>

Get everything ready beforehand. You don't want to try to gather bath supplies while the dog is in the water. Put the dog shampoo, rinsing cup and towels nearby. Fill a tub or basin with lukewarm ... more >>

Begin with the ears. These are triangular and when properly trimmed should reach eye-level or slightly below. The edges of the ears should be trimmed for a neat appearance and should be slightly rounded. The most effective blade number to use is ... more >>

Use thinning shears to remove stray hairs which generally crop up on the neck, back, belly, brisket and front chest of many border terriers. Clean the area around the eyes to ensure that the dog has ... more >>

Tidy up the hairs on the legs using scissors, but don't remove any feathering that appears on the back of the front legs. Brush the dog's coat twice per week with a slicker brush or natural bristle ... more >>

Use a combination of slicker brushes, pin brushes and metal combs to brush out the double coat of the Havanese. Start with the coarser brushes and work out the large tangles first. The Havanese double coat is unique in that both the topcoat and ... more >>

Brush the coat thoroughly several times per week. They need a general brushing at least twice a week. Make sure to give them a deep brushing; don't just smooth down the topcoat. Keeshonds have a very dense undercoat, and the topcoat can often mask ... more >>

Brush out the coat at least twice a week with pin brushes, slicker brushes and metal combs. Lift the topcoat with one hand and brush out the undercoat in the direction which the hair grows. Newfoundlands shed year round, but have a massive shed ... more >>

Remove shed hair from the undercoat by thoroughly brushing the dog's hair. Most of the hair you can't remove by combing remains in the undercoat until it becomes entangled in the outer coat. Bathe ... more >>

Have your dog sit on a towel as you brush your pet to remove loose hair and dead skin with a brush. Use a slicker brush to remove tangles from long hair. Place a rubber mat in the bottom of the ... more >>

Brush out the coat frequently with a natural bristle brush, especially the thick undercoat which can be prone to knots or tangles. Use a slicker brush and metal comb as needed to work through more difficult sections. If you don't properly groom ... more >>

Clean ears prior to bathing. Bloodhounds have large, floppy ears which tend to collect a lot of dirt and grime. Clip facial whiskers with scissors if desired. ... more >>

Use scissors to clip the whiskers, if desired. Brush the dog's coat regularly with a natural bristle brush. You may use dry shampoo when brushing if you feel it's necessary. ... more >>

Bathe the dog using a pH-alkaline balanced shampoo. Bouviers des Flandres have a double coat. The outer coat is considerably wiry and somewhat abrasive to the touch. The generous undercoat, however, is very soft. A pH balanced shampoo helps ... more >>

Brush and comb regularly using steel combs, pin brushes, slicker brushes and natural bristle brushes as needed. Start with the more intensive pin brushes and use slicker brushes to smooth out the coat. These dogs have a double coat, and many make ... more >>

Brush daily using a slicker brush, natural bristle brush and metal combs. The coat of the Norfolk Terrier is water-resistant and fairly easy to maintain, but regular grooming, including combing and brushing, is essential to give the dog a neat ... more >>

Brush your dog at least twice a week with a short wire brush to keep his undercoat from matting. Before brushing, cut out any knots in his hair. Pay careful attention to his beard and legs, where matting can be worse. Brush first with the grain ... more >>

Brush and comb the dog twice per week with slicker brushes, pin brushes and steel combs. Saint Bernards have either a rough or a smooth coat. In both cases there is a thick undercoat (more so with a rough coat) that produces lots of woolly shed ... more >>

Brush frequently with a natural bristle brush. Give your dog a thorough brushing at least once a week to remove shed hair. If you brush well and often, there is little need for frequent baths. Wirehaired Fox Terriers shed very little hair. ... more >>

Find an comfortable area. This may mean sitting on the floor with your Bichon, holding your Bichon on your lap on the couch, or sitting your Bichon on the table. Find what works for you! Begin with ... more >>

Brush out the harsh, wiry coat at least once a week. Use alternately slicker and pin brushes, a natural bristle brush and steel combs. Scottish Terriers have a soft undercoat which clashes with the coarse texture of the topcoat. It can be easy to ... more >>

Brush your dog every day or at least once every week. If you have a small dog, place him on your lap, or counter or table. Brush Larger dogs on the floor. Brush your dog in an area that’s easy to clean such as outdoors or in the laundry room. If ... more >>

Place your dog upon a surface that corresponds with your height and the dog's height. For example, lift your dog onto a table where you are equal in height, or sit down on the ground with your dog. Being in this "equal" condition will help your ... more >>