As Third Generation owners of two grooming shops, we are sometimes amazed at the dogs that are brought in to us when they could easily be done at home by the owner. Granted, some folks just don't have the time, or they cannot physically handle the dog. We wouldn't recommend that you attempt to hand scissor a poodle (ever!) or shave down your dog (without a little training), but we do think that many of you could save a ton of money by bathing and grooming your dog yourself.
And that's why we are here...
Can You Groom Your Dog Yourself?
Of course you can. Many dog breeds are short haired or your dog may have long hair that you don't want touched. When you take your dog to the grooming shop, you are paying them to:
Bathe Your Dog
Dry Your Dog
Brush Your Dog
Clean Your Dog's Ears
Clip Your Dog's Nails
These are things that you can easily do yourself, with a little training. In some parts of the country, grooming shops will charge you $50, $60 or even $100 for the above services, EVERY TIME you bring the dog in to be groomed.
You can easily save hundreds of dollars per year by getting a little training on how to groom your dog at home. Another benefit to grooming your own dog is this: your dog will appreciate it because he/she trusts YOU more than any one else in the world. Rather than having your dog spend hours or a whole day in a grooming shop, why not spend 45 minutes to an hour doing it yourself?
We recommend Amy West's "Grooming Your Dog At Home" as your starting point if you want to learn the basics and even many advanced dog grooming techniques.
Get more information on Amy's "Grooming Your Dog At Home" by Clicking HERE
