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All Rights Reserved. http://xxxxx.dogroom.hop.clickbank.net/ Table of Contents Your Dog, Grooming & You ..........................................................................................3 Training Your Dog to Remain Calm While Grooming .......................................... 3 What is Dog Grooming All About.................................................................................4 Dog Grooming Tools.....................................................................................................5 Dog Grooming Inventory........................................................................................ 5 Giving Your Dog A Proper Bath ...................................................................................7 How To Properly Bathe Your Dog ......................................................................... 7 How Often To Bathe Your Dog............................................................................... 8 General Care ..................................................................................................................8 Dog Ear Care ........................................................................................................... 8 Keeping Your Dog’s Eyes Clean & Healthy .......................................................... 8 Cleaning Your Dog's Face...................................................................................... 9 Brushing Your Dog's Teeth.................................................................................... 9 Trimming the Nails.................................................................................................. 9 Dog Shedding ..............................................................................................................10 Difference Between Normal Shedding & Excessive Shedding ......................... 10 Groom Your Dog At Home Like A Pro! ......................................................................10 Grooming Your Dog At Home – The Ultimate Guide.......................................... 11 Copyright (c) 2007 Dog Training Institute All Rights Reserved. Page 2 http://xxxxx.dogroom.hop.clickbank.net/ Your Dog, Grooming & You All Dogs need grooming, from the smoothest Doberman to the fluffiest Collie. Even the hairless breeds require regular skin maintenance and care to look and feel their best. Just as you feel fresh and comfortable when you are clean and healthy, so does your dog. Whoever said grooming a dog is a hassle? With this Free Report, you can now take pride that YOU yourself can groom your dog on your own – right from the comfort of your home! Say good-bye to the hassles of that monthly trip to the professional groomer... Because finally there is a way you can learn the secrets of: Hassle-Free brushing Having No dog hair on the furniture Keeping your dog's breath fresh Eliminating that doggie smell... Using proper tools for proper grooming activities... And more But more than that, what contains in this Free Report will not only make you a proud dog parent, it will significantly improve your relationship with your dog. Why leave your dog’s health and happiness to strangers when you can groom your dog like a pro all by yourself? Learn more about grooming secrets from my E-Book at: http://xxxxx.dogroom.hop.clickbank.net/ Training Your Dog to Remain Calm While Grooming Training your dog is the STEP 1 to grooming. Dog owners often complain to me that their dogs are too wiggly during grooming. Some say, that their dogs get somewhat unruly while grooming. Does your dog do that too? How do we groom our dog, if he does not stay still? But, have you ever thought why does your dog do like that? That’s because dogs have NO patience. They're just too "busy" or active to sit still and they will squirm and struggle to get away. The only way you can deal with dog's squirming is through training. With patience and voice commands, you can train your dog to sit still. Click Here to get 8 tips on training your dog to remain calm while grooming from my E-Book. But many dog owners, sometimes, have to deal with pets that are reluctant and give them a real hard time during grooming sessions. Well, what we all seem to forget is that: like with everything else good grooming behavior needs to be instilled and won’t happen overnight. Using positive reinforcement This method is one of the most popular training practices as it has been used successfully in most situations. According to this method, you reward your dog for obeying or behaving the way Copyright (c) 2007 Dog Training Institute All Rights Reserved. Page 3 http://xxxxx.dogroom.hop.clickbank.net/ you want him to and ignore him when he disobeys or behaves badly. As most dogs are food- driven, thus food is used in most positive reinforcement training. First speak to him gently and then slowly raise your voice and add firmness if he continues to squirm around. It is true that this type of training needs a lot of patience. But, training your dog for anything, will always need time, effort and patience. But once your dog realizes that YOU will be with him if he waits till you finish, he will do exactly as you want. Why? Because your dog gets the two most important things he craves for ... YOUR LOVE and YOUR ATTENTION. By grooming your dog yourself you can create a bonding of a lifetime with your dog. Did you know that by Grooming your dog yourself, you can bond more with your pet? Click Here to know from my E-book. Few months back, we had conducted a Survey on Dog grooming among our 2,31,457 subscribers. People all across the globe came up with various problems and queries they face when it comes to grooming their dogs. Based on these survey results, our own research findings, interviews with other dog groomers, I have finally compiled and collated all the information in one single Free Report. What is Dog Grooming All About The practice of caring for the appearance of your canine friend for personal or showing purposes is called Grooming. Most people have the misconception that grooming is only about brushing your dog’s coat. However, there’s more to it. Grooming your dog regularly will: • lower allergens • reduce dander • lessen pet odor. Needless to add, it is a good hygiene practice for your pet. While all dog breeds require grooming, you must know that the grooming requirements vary substantially depending on the breed type, coat type and its length etc. Regular grooming can prevent many issues before they begin, like severe matting. Click Here to buy my dog grooming E-Book and know how to de-mat your dog without hurting him one bit. Training your pet to enjoy the grooming sessions is crucial to achieving success with grooming your dog at home. Copyright (c) 2007 Dog Training Institute All Rights Reserved. Page 4 http://xxxxx.dogroom.hop.clickbank.net/ Apart from brushing and bathing, grooming also means: • clipping toenails • cleaning eyes, ears and teeth. Trimming and clipping the coat is also an important aspect of grooming, especially, with dogs that have corded, wired or long coats. There are special tools available to perform these grooming rituals and you should know which ones you need for your dog. Read on to find out about the 31 different dog-grooming tools and their applications. Proper skin care is critical as most dog breeds are prone to allergies and infections. In addition to this, grooming also includes washing, hair clipping and cutting, powdering and hair styling. Grooming is an important part of your dog’s health. Regular brushing and combing will help you to remove dead hair and dirt and prevent matting. Dogs who are regularly groomed tend to have a healthier and shinier coat because it stimulates the blood circulation. It is important to get your dog used to grooming from an early age. Many dogs learn to see their routine brushing as an alternate petting, another source of affection and attention. To learn A to Z on Dog Grooming right away, from brushing to bathing, from different dog breeds’ pelt care to shedding, from nail trimming to clipping – everything and anything dog grooming entails, check: http://xxxxx.dogroom.hop.clickbank.net/ Dog Grooming Tools The reason one should groom his/her dog is simple…your dog’s physical state influences the way he feels and the way you look at your dog. Extreme cases, where lack of proper care, cleaning and grooming can directly affect the behavior of a dog, are not rare. Proper grooming, not only infuses a healthy glow to your dog’s appearance, but also helps develop his self-esteem; while it makes you a very proud parent, when you show off your dog to others. Dog Grooming Inventory A supply of good tools and equipment is required to properly groom your dog. All dogs should have the basic supplies such as, • Slicker Brush – This brush is used to release dirt and to pull loose hair from the your Dog coat. • Comb – The best comb is a regulation-size steel comb with both medium and fine teeth. This comb will do a good Copyright (c) 2007 Dog Training Institute All Rights Reserved. Page 5 http://xxxxx.dogroom.hop.clickbank.net/ job on your Dog. • Nail Clipper – Nail clippers smoothly cut out your Dog's nails • Scissors – These types of scissors come in both large and small sizes, and some are designed for left-handed people. • Shedding Blade – The shedding blade