How to Groom Your Dog

<img src="https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/DCR-ADMIN/Article_Webp/AdobeStock_113236638.webp" alt="undefined" style="height: ;width: "/> Originally written by Susan O’Reilly of Dublin Creek Kennels, Inc. Most dog owners leave grooming to professionals, but with some basic guidelines, you can do it yourself. First, you’ll need a couple of tools: a slicker brush and a metal comb. You’ll also need a grooming table; if you don’t own one, a card table will work fine for smaller breeds—just pull it up to a door and tie the dog’s leash to the doorknob. For larger breeds, you can sit on the ground with your dog and tie its leash to a doorknob.  Once you have your tools, follow these steps: <ol> <li>Pick a section of your dog you’d like to start with. Pull the hair away from the skin and brush it out with your slicker brush. Continue until you’ve brushed out the entire section.</li> <li>Using your metal comb, comb the section you just brushed, starting at the skin and pulling outward. Be sure to get all the tangles out—no one likes matted fur, including dogs. Keep in mind that certain areas of your dog are tender, including the inner thigh, underbelly and armpits, so be sure to brush gently in these areas. </li> <li>Repeat these steps in contiguous sections of your dog’s fur. To make sure you don’t miss any areas, work from one end of your dog to another rather than haphazardly. When you’ve finished, your dog’s fur should be soft and smooth.  </li> </ol> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/" target="_self">Use Diamond Certified Resource to find top rated companies.</a> Local, Top Rated Diamond Certified Companies Related to Your Topic <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/sonoma-pet-boarding/" target="_self">Sonoma County Pet Boarding Companies</a> Related Articles <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/Guide/Pet-Services/" target="_self">The Essential Guide to Pet Services</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Get Expert Advice From Owners of Top</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Rated Local Companies</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/membership/" target="_self">Become a Diamond Certified Preferred Member (Always Free)</a>