Learn Grooming your dog does not stop once you follow the things given above, you should improve your knowledge about your dog and try to learn more things and techniques on how to properly groom your dog. You can buy books or read articles about how to groom your dog. Groom After you have understood your dog, prepared yourself, invested on the tools and supply you need, and learned more about the particular grooming requirement of your dog, then, it is time for you to do some dog grooming. Once you notice that your dog's nails are longer, it is time to trim them down. Remember that long nails are more liable to germs and bacteria. Since your dog is always going off and searching for things, their nails can incur unwanted dirt dangerous not only to them but to you also. 5. Hair care. Brushing your dog's hair will entail that they will be kept clean and shiny. Instead of a bath, it is advised that you try to give your dog a shower. To bathe the dog, clean the face using a washcloth. Use a dog shampoo that is appropriate for your pet. A baby shampoo or herbal shampoo can also be used. Rinse your pet with lukewarm water. Don t spray water on his face. Dry your dog using a towel or hair dryer. Gently place his paws in your hands while slowly pulling them forward. If in case your pet doesn't like to be handled that way, get acquainted with him/her by giving praise and treats. Steadily shorten one nail. Stop before you get to the pick. If you accidentally cut his/her nails, do not panic. Apply immediately some clotting powder using moist cotton and press it securely against the nail for a few minutes. Since there is a raise of demand for pet care professionals, you can establish your name and start a career on pet care. Equipped with the right training, you can excel on this field. Take note that there are numerous dog shows that showcase the skill and creativity of dog care professionals. Who knows? There are shops that charge cheap and there are those that charge a lot. Depending on your budget, you should decide where to take your dog. Price, however, is a great determiner if the dog grooming shop is good or not. But this does not mean that if one shop charges small fee, it serves bad. Same thing goes with shops that charge large free.