Groom Your Dog at Home: A Calm, Coat-Smart Guide to Brushing, Bathing, Nail Trims, Ear Care, and Safe Home Routines

Grooming should not feel like a struggle. Groom Your Dog at Home gives everyday dog owners a calm, practical system for safer brushing, bathing, drying, nail care, ear care, and simple coat maintenance. Instead of forcing stillness, you will learn to read the whole dog, recognize early stress signals, and build short routines your dog can understand. Inside, you will learn how to: - choose brushes, combs, clippers, and basic supplies - match grooming methods to different coat profiles - prevent surface brushing and find hidden friction zones - assess tangles, mats, and pelting before touching them - bathe, rinse, and dry with safer temperature and airflow - care for nails, ears, eyes, paws, and teeth within clear limits - recognize when a groomer or veterinarian should take over >With detailed black-and-white photographs, refined technical illustrations, checklists, decision guides, and printable worksheets, this book turns grooming into a clear sequence of small decisions. The goal is not a perfect haircut. The goal is a clean, comfortable dog and a routine that protects trust.