"Save money and bond with your dog by learning the best tricks and techniques of dog grooming! From haircuts to shampoos to brushing your dog's teeth, this affordable edition, adapted from DIY Dog Grooming, from Puppy Cuts to Best in Show teaches you the essential skills to make your dog look like they have been professionally groomed. Even if you have no experience, you'll find the details you need to implement a grooming routine that is customized for your unique dog--whether big or small, with long hair or short, curly or silky. Follow photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions to learn how to: embrace the emotional benefits of grooming your own dog, get your dog comfortable with being groomed, prepare grooming space; choose a shampoo, products, and tools to build the perfect grooming kit; safely trim nails, brush teeth, and clean ears like a professional, use scissors and clippers with confidence, troubleshoot beauty mistakes! Dog Grooming for Beginners teaches you everything you need to know to groom your dog safely and correctly--no experience required!"-- Back cover.