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。