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Finding the Quick on Black Dog Nails: Techniques & Trimming Tips

Trimming a dog’s nails can be intimidating for any pet owner, but it’s even more challenging when your dog has black nails. How can you find the quick when it’s impossible to see? Unless you’re lucky enough to ha...

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Cut Dog Paw Hair

When the fur on the bottom of a dog’s foot begins getting in the way of the paw pads, it can be difficult for your dog to move around. The soft paw pads allow your dog to gain traction, grip slick surfaces, and move fr...

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Groom Shih Tzus

Shih Tzus are adorable pets that make great companions and lap dogs. Their cute physiques are traditionally maintained by regular grooming and haircuts. Professional grooming can be a tough on the wallet, so many people ...

What’s the Best Way to Groom a Pomeranian?

Pomeranians are known for their spunky personalities, adorable fox-like faces, and plush coats. These soft and fluffy coats, however, mean they have to be groomed quite often. Thankfully, grooming a Pomeranian is pretty ...

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Clean a Bulldog's Face Folds

Bulldogs are known for their facial wrinkles. Unfortunately, their adorable signature folds are prone to infection. Keep your pooch happy and healthy (plus your vet bills down) by learning when and how you should clean t...

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Groom Your Collie

Collies are herding dogs with thick manes that require regular grooming. Rough Collies have very long, full coats while Smooth Collies have shorter, sleeker fur. Both types have dense double-coats that protect their skin...

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Puppy Cut a Shih Tzu

Shih Tzus can have a variety of haircuts and the puppy cut is the most low maintenance of them all. It is great for the summer especially, as it minimizes overheating and allows the dog to get messy and play without a to...

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Groom a Border Terrier

Border terriers are small, but they’re working dogs and should look understated and unfussy. While their characteristic shaggy appearance makes grooming fairly simple, they do have unique needs. Brush your dog’s dens...

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Clean a Pet Brush or Comb

Brushing your pet’s coat regularly is important for both you and your pet. It distributes natural oils throughout the coat, removes dander, dead skin, and other common allergens, and allows you to inspect your pet's s...

How to Bathe a Shih Tzu Puppy at Home: Washing & Grooming Guide

If you're the proud owner of a Shih Tzu puppy, it's important to bathe them periodically for skin and coat health. What's the best way to get your puppy used to bathing and ensure their coat is cleaned and conditioned? B...

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Bathe a Puppy for the First Time

Puppies will inevitably get dirty as they explore the world. When you decide it's time to give your puppy a bath, it's a good idea to have a plan in place to make the experience safe and enjoyable for your pup. There's n...

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Keep a Schnauzer's Face White

Schnauzers are delightful dogs, but unsightly staining around a schnauzer’s eyes and mouth can frustrate any owner. Luckily for you, keeping the fur white and clean on your schnauzer’s face is quite simple. You usual...

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Bathe a Pregnant Dog

Did your dog just roll around in a mud puddle again? If she's pregnant, you might worry about whether you can clean her up without stressing her out. Don't worry, though! If your dog is already used to the process of get...