After bathing, your dog should need to be dried. Your dog can have its own blow dryer or towel. For tangles and mats, use brushes and combs. There are different kinds of dog brushes and combs. If these two are not sufficient to remove tangles and mats, de-matting tool will certainly do the job. Your dog's ears should be checked periodically. Nails Keeping the nails clean is another important dog grooming practice you should know. You can use either scissors style nail clipper or the guillotine style clipper. Both will work best in keeping your dog's nails neat. Bathing Bathing frequency depends on the breed of your dog. Unlike humans, they dogs don t need to take a bath everyday. Unknown to many, even to some dog owners, dogs as young as 3 years old can have gingivitis if they are not given regular tooth brushing. Gingivitis is a gum infection that affects the bloodstream to the vital organs of your dog's body that could potentially lead to more serious health problems. Thus, making sure that your dog receives a regular brushing of teeth will prevent this from happening. Basic Dog Grooming Necessities in New York Dog grooming in New York does not mean that you need to find a "beauty center" especially catered for pet dogs. Although there are centers like this existing, it does not mean that you are required to go to one. You yourself have the capability to groom your dog. The term "regularly" means that you do the dog grooming as it should be and as often as needed. Grooming your pet only implies that you're concerned with his health. Pets are also like humans who need special care and attention. When you know that your dog is dirt free and well-groomed, then you can say that he's in good shape. There are several types of bathing equipment today but the most important things you must have are shampoo, conditioners, blowers or dyers, and showers. Special blowers or dryers and showers for dogs may not be important anymore if you already have these things at home. However, since the formulation of human shampoo and conditioner is different, it may cause irritation to your pet.