You want your dog happy and healthy? If yes, you must groom her regularly. While it is not hard to groom your dog, it requires a lot of practice to master everything that you need to do to make your dog shine. Apart from following the best procedure and routine, it would help if you had some essential equipment. You know, dog grooming is more than basic brushing and bath. If you want to groom your dog best, you must clean her teeth, clean her ears, and clip her nails. Well, some people destroy their dogs as they groom them. Alternatively, you can send her to a dog groomer, but the process is costly. So, why can't you try it at home? You only need the following five items to groom her successfully. 1. All-Natural Dog Shampoo When you think of dog grooming, all-natural dog shampoo should be the first thing to come to your mind. Make sure that the water you use is warm. Dogs do not like cold water, and she will think that you are punishing her by pouring cold water to her. After all, there is no reason why you should punish your best friend. If she gets groomed regularly, you can use lukewarm water. Note that dogs' skin produces natural oils that help to protect them from dirt. However, just like humans, they have a different definition of the word 'dirt.' Can I use human shampoo on my dog? Never make that mistake. You know, dogs have different skin from humans, and human shampoos have chemicals that can severely damage your dog's skin. Well, there are several shampoos available in the stores that you can use to groom your dog. They have varying prices-some cheap, while others are expensive. However, we recommend the use of all-natural shampoo as it has essential oils. 2. A Good Comb and Brushes The comp to use depends on the type and the size of the hair of your dog. You well know that most dogs have thin hair. In this case, you must get a fine-toothed comb. Sometimes you might be having a dog with thick hair- use wide-toothed comb. It would help if you also had a flea comb for the removal of both fleas and tangles. Brushes are the best items to do preparative work for a later stage of dog grooming. Therefore, you should get the best brushes for this purpose. It is not possible to mention all the brushes as they come in with different sizes and styles. You only need to get the best brush that can perfectly serve your dog. 3. Friendly Dog Force Dryer After adequately washing your dog, you can leave her shivering in the cold for hours as she dries. Alternatively, you can use a forced-air dog dryer to dry her in a minute. However, you should never use the regular ones as they produce heat that can burn your dog's skin and loud noise that can scare her. Force dryer only uses cold air at a very high velocity. Therefore, you won't worry about issues like the burning of the skin. The process even makes drying faster and natural. 4. Dog Grooming Table Yes, you can use your dining table! But if you have regular grooming sessions, you need a well-adapted table for grooming purposes. The tables are of different makes and sizes, which means that they vary in prices. It is recommendable to use long tables as they give enough space for grooming purposes. Also, the table must have a sturdy adjustable grooming arm and loop that keeps the dog in place, preventing her from jumping off the table. It's funny, we know! But, a panicking dog can do anything. 5. Pair of Kenchii Scissors But I use dog clippers to trim my dog's excess hair! Right, dog clippers are perfect for that work, but if you want to work on sensitive areas such as genitals, pads, and eyes, you need a good pair of kenchii scissors. Dogs are unpredictable. Therefore, you should only use scissors with safety features to protect your dog. We recommend you to use stainless steel scissors as they are the one used by dogs grooming experts. While a good groomer never blames the tool, using the right tool matters. Cheap is expensive. It is recommendable to visit a groomer than to buy cheap equipment. Most of the cheap equipment doesn't have safety features, and therefore they end up injuring your dog. Just invest in your dog if you want to groom her perfectly. You now know the grooming equipment you should have. Success as you become a professional dog groomer.
