Gear & Reviews
Best Dog Nail Clippers and Grinders: Choosing and Using Them
Scissor, guillotine or grinder? Which tool suits which dog, how to avoid the quick, and the training that makes nail trims a non-event.
Tag: grooming
25 articles
Dog Care
Grooming by Coat Type: Matching the Tools to Your Dog
Smooth, double, wire, curly or silky: each coat needs a different routine and a different brush. Here is how to identify your dog's coat and groom it properly.
Breeds
Yorkshire Terrier Care Guide: Coat, Health and Temperament
A practical Yorkshire Terrier guide covering coat care, dental health, exercise needs, training quirks and the health problems this small breed is prone to.
Breeds
Living With a Poodle
Genuinely one of the most capable breeds there is, and the coat is a daily commitment. Standard, miniature and toy differ more than the size suggests.
Breeds
Living With a Shih Tzu
A companion breed with a companion breed's temperament and a coat that demands daily work. Plus the eye and breathing issues that come with the face.
Gear & Reviews
Dog Dryers: Why Towel-Drying a Double Coat Is Not Enough
A damp undercoat against warm skin is where hot spots start. What a proper dryer does, and how to introduce one without frightening the dog. Includes affiliate links.
Training
Teaching a Dog to Accept Grooming
Most dogs who hate brushing were hurt by it once. Here is how to build, or rebuild, a dog who lies still for it.
Breeds
Living With a Cocker Spaniel
Working or show, they are not the same dog. Plus the ear problem that defines the breed and how to stay ahead of it.
Breeds
Living With a Golden Retriever
Famously good-natured, and carrying a cancer risk higher than almost any other breed. What Goldens need and what to watch for.
Gear & Reviews
Lick Mats: Why Licking Calms a Dog Down
Licking releases endorphins, which makes a lick mat genuinely useful for nail trims, grooming, crate time and fireworks. Includes affiliate links.