Dog grooming

Dog grooming is the washing and hygienic care, as well as clipping scissoring and striping which a dog’s physical appearance is enhanced for showing or other types of competition. Also for keeping the dog cooler in hot weather.
A “dog groomer” (or simply “groomer”) is a person who earns their living grooming dogs.
Additional options that some groomers provide include services such as coloring dogs’ fur and painting dogs’ nails. They may also sell products for dogs’ fur and other products such as dog clothing.

Reasons for grooming
Grooming is an important part of dog care. Depending on the breed, age, and health of the dog, grooming may be a daily activity. Many breeds require significantly less grooming than this, but regular grooming helps to ensure the dog is healthy and comfortable. It is important to note that while many dogs shed, others (such as the Poodle, do not shed Instead, their coat grows much like human hair and therefore requires trimming.
The main reasons for daily grooming include:
• improved health of the skin and coat
• decreased chance of various health problems, such as thrush, scratches, and other skin problems
• general cleanliness of the dog
• monitoring of the dog’s health by checking for cuts, heat, swelling, lameness, or changes in temperament (such as depression) , all of which could be indicative of illness
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 Tools of grooming

Shedding blade: A metal shedding blade with short, dull teeth is used to remove dead hair from certain types of harsh coats. The shedding blade is not used to cut the hair.
Scissors and Clippers: Cutting tools used to remove hair on certain types of coats or in sensitive areas.
Stripping Combs/Knives: Tools used to help grab the longer hairs on a harsh coat and pull them out by the root. Helps maintain a proper coat in many terriers and schnauzers. Most often used on show dogs.
Bathing
Most dogs do not require frequent bathing; shampooing a coat too often can strip the fur of its natural oils, causing it to dry out. We recommend PETESTHE Charcoal Shampoo ( Since long ago, Japanese charcoal and bamboo charcoal have been said to be substances that adsorb waste matter, supply natural minerals, discharge negative ions during washing, and eliminate unpleasant odours. Employing these features, this shampoo adsorbs dirt and odours and cleans and conditions coat and skin) There are also colour enhanced shampoos
 

Hair brushing

There is a large range of Dog brushes that can be used for removal of loose hair and knots the coats of many breeds require trimming, cutting, or other attention. Styles vary by breed and discipline. While some hair removal has its origins in practical purposes, much is based on the taste of the owner, whether or not the dog will be shown, and what work the dog does.
 

Stripping

Stripping or hand-stripping is the process of pulling the dead hair out of the coat of a non-shedding dog, either by using a stripping knife or the fingers. A hard, wiry coat has a cycle where it starts growing and then sheds as it reaches maximum length. Hand-stripping coordinates the shedding and makes room for a new coat to grow. Stripping is the proper method grooming for most terriers, and is required for show dogs of many hard-coated breeds. There are two ways to strip a dog for show: the first way only removes the longest hair at one time (”rotating” the coat), while another totally strips the dog to skin, giving them a naked appearance (stripping “to the skin”). Many dogs are reported to enjoy having their hair stripped, especially when they are introduced to it as puppies.
Nail trimming

Nail trimming is essential for maintaining good health. If a dog’s nails are allowed to grow, they will curl over into a spiral shape; walking will become increasingly painful to the dog as they grow out. Uncut nails may curl so far that they pierce the paw pad, leading to infection and debilitating pain. A dog’s nails need to be trimmed on a regular basis as the quick will grow along with the nail, making it nearly impossible to cut properly. Owners may choose to trim nails themselves or may opt to take their pet to a groomer or veterinarian.