Dog grooming refers to the hygienic care of a dog, a process by which a dog's physical appearance is altered or enhanced. A dog groomer (or simply "groomer") is a professional that is responsible for maintaining a dog’s hygiene and appearance by offering services such as bathing, brushing, hair trimming, nail clipping, and ear cleaning.
Similarly to grooming humans and other animals, grooming dogs is an act of service to aid the dog in its course of shedding its fur, trimming its nails and tending to any skin concerns. The act of care may require different tools, such as clippers, shears and brushes. Dog grooming can be done in a household setting with cursory knowledge of the act, yet dog salons, with professionally trained dog groomers, can provide a more thorough service, especially for...
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6-month Lhasa Apso before and after grooming
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This is a photo I took of my Newfoundland after combing undercoat out
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Four types of rubber currycombs, suitable for grooming horses. The currycomb should generally not b...
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A dog brush used to remove loose hair and knots in a dog's fur.
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Dog grooming using a Shedding blade
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Puli "Ch Banhegyi Ancsa with Mornebrake" (Ancsa) owned by Mr and Mrs Fulton, at the City of Birmingh...
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SALON DE TOILETTAGE & BOUTIQUE - TIKITA