What Dog Breeds Should Be Professionally Groomed? Some dog breeds require regular and professional grooming to properly maintain their coats and nails. While this can be quite a commitment, it shouldn’t scare you away! These fellows still make great pets, but you just have to be aware and prepared to meet their needs, including grooming.

Do dogs get dandruff? Yes. Like humans, dogs can suffer from itching, dry, flaky skin. As a pet parent, you’re probably asking a few questions like why does my dog have dandruff? What do I do if my dog has dandruff? Or,  what does it mean if my dog has dry flaky skin and is

If you’re a pet parent confused by the ridiculous number of dog brushes on the market, we’re with you on that. Use the wrong one on your dog’s coat, and he’ll most likely let you know! To help you navigate the ever-growing world of brushes, we put together this guide to the best brushes for

You have so many options when it comes to trimming your pets’ nails — scissor-style clippers, guillotine-style trimmers, and high-speed rotary tools to name a few. This guide to grooming your dog’s claws covers the latter — how to grind dog nails. Dog nail grinders are high-speed rotary tools that are designed specifically for gently

This guide contains lists of tools for grooming your dog’s nails and tips for trimming dog nails without hurting them (or you). It also includes answers to frequently asked questions about trimming and grinding dogs’ nails. If you are looking for a how-to guide for grinding or trimming dog nails, view these related posts: How

Not all dogs were created equal … at least when it comes to their coats and how they should be cared for.  In this section of The BarxBuddy Guide to Dog Grooming, we offer helpful tips for combing and brushing your dog. How Often Should You Brush Your Dog? The general rules for how often

What tools do dog groomers use? If you’re thinking of doing your own dog grooming at home, even if it is between visits to your professional dog groomer, you need the right tools. The right groomers’ tools can make the difference between a good session and a total disaster. In this section of The BarxBuddy

If you allow your dog’s nails to grow too long, it can hurt their paws when they walk and run. Overgrown nails can happen to dogs who don’t spend a lot of time outside; it also happens to dogs who spend more time on grass than on concrete or hard surfaces. Harder surfaces can naturally

In this section of The BarxBuddy Guide to Dog Grooming, we’ve compiled a list of dog breeds that have reputations for being heavy shedders, medium shedders, and light shedders. For other information about dog grooming, visit these sections of the guide: Complete guide to brushing dogs Dog grooming tool list How to trim your dog’s

Grooming your own dog can be a special moment between the two of you — and it can be traumatic for you both, if you don’t know what you’re doing. If you shampoo, brush and groom your own dog at home, here are eight tips for beginners (and eight reminders for seasoned at-home dog groomers)