What good grooming is all about
Big hairy deal : discovering why grooming is important
Considering the necessary investment
Familiarizing yourself with your dog's coat
Having the proper tools on hand
Coaching your canine to be groomed
Taking note : keeping a grooming diary
Knowing when to call a pro
Inside and out : what affects a dog's coat and grooming
Anatomy of the dog : the hipbone's connected to the...
Considering factors that influence a dog's appearance
exploring the importance of nutrition
Prepping for the prettying
Setting aside a grooming space
Organizing your accoutrements
Training your dog for grooming
Refining your dog's grooming manners
Getting your dog to help you reach the right places
Establishing a grooming routine
Dealing with difficult dogs
Making your dog look good : the basics
Mastering brushing and bathing basics
Brushing and combing basics
Rub-a-dub-dub : washing your dog
Caring for your canine's teeth, toes, ears, face, and ahem, other areas
The eyes have it : keeping your dog's eyes shiny and bright
Giving your dog a great 'do : clipping basics
Deciding whether to clip your dog
Getting acquainted with your tools
Getting down to clipping business
Grooming by coat type : beyond the basics
Spiffing up short- and medium-coated breeds
Introducing the wash-and-wear breeds
Warming up to double-coated breeds
Introducing the big hairy deal : double-coated breeds
Clarifying the corded breed's coif
Introducing the corded breeds
Shaping up the clipped breeds
Taking a little off the top : introducing the clipped breeds
Beautifying the stripped breeds
Introducing the stripped breeds
Tidying the tresses of the long-haired breeds
Introducing the long-haired breeds
Getting the sticky and stinky stuff out
Taking a walk on the prickly side
Shedding the slick and sticky stuff
Surviving stinky skunk odor
Dealing with downright dangerous chemical poisons
The skinny on hairy health issues
Canine cuteness more than just skin deep
Fleas, ticks, lice, and mites
Cooling down those hot spots
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
Zinc responsive dermatosis
Grooming emergencies : knowing doggie first aid
Preparing for a grooming emergency
Handling minor grooming snafus
It's showtime! Grooming a dog for the ring
Brushing up on dog show basics
Putting on the finishing touches at the show
Going pro : starting a dog grooming business
Deciding whether professional grooming is right for you
Satisfying your first customers
Ten popular myths about grooming dogs
Never bathe your dog unless he is really dirty
Certain breeds are hypoallergenic
Lamb and rice is a good food for coats
Tomato juice gets rid of skunk odor
Dogs naturally have bad breath
Raw egg is good for your dog's coat
Never, ever shave your dog's coat
Garlic and brewer's yeast get rid of fleas
Never use human shampoo on dogs
A dog's saliva has fewer germs than a human's
Ten timesaving grooming tips
Use no-rinse shampoo for touchups
Keep a rubber basin handy for quick cleanups
Grind rather than clip your dog's nails
Brush regularly to keep Fido's breath fresh and teeth clean
Employ snoods and hoods to keep clean
Keep your pooch in a pet cut
Add beautiful shine to your dog's coat
Perform a quick hair pickup
Ten best ways to make grooming a pleasant experience
Getting into a grooming routine
Starting out small and building up
Taking your time while grooming
Using the right equipment
Controlling the situation at all times
Sparing yourself the agony : ergonomics
Making your dog comfortable
Showing your dog that grooming is fun
Procrastination = grooming nightmare
Don't worry, be happy : keeping it upbeat
Grooming for yourself and others
Grooming and dog-related magazines.
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