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. Make sure that all nails are properly trimmed. Check if your pet has dewclaws. Dewclaws can be found on the front leg, on top of the paw. Let us get this straight: you cannot use your shampoo to your dog. Why? Because your dog's coat requires a formulation different from your hair. Human shampoo is just too harsh that could cause irritation if used to your dog. Therefore, you should buy your dog with its own shampoo. There are several brands of dog shampoos available for your pet but ultimately, they all work with the same purpose: to keep the coat of your dog clean, healthy, and shiny. Short coat dogs - German Shepherds and Welsh Corgis - require at least twice a week of brushings. Dogs of these kinds may have straight surface, thick hair combined with downy, profuse, and water resistant hair near the skin. Dogs like Poodles, Portuguese Water Dogs, Irish Water Spaniels, and Kerry Blue Terriers are distinct on having extremely waterproof and non-shedding coat. Finishing a course on a dog grooming school will also take you to become a professional bather. Bathers are those who brush, bathe, and dry dog in preparation for grooming and styling. Bathers are hired in dog salons, boarding kennels, and veterinary offices. Dog groomer is another profession you can enter. Bathing equipment Dog grooming tool should not be limited to combs brushes and trimming tools, it must also include bathing equipment too. 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. See to it that the dog is brushed from as it should be. Bathing the dog. You have to take into account that bathing your dog often is not a good idea. It is bad for your pet's skin. It is advisable to bathe your pet at least once every two months or when needed. Instead of a bath, it is advised that you try to give your dog a shower.