Frequently Asked Questions
There are a series of steps that are elementary to all professional dog grooming
procedures:
° Appraising the overall condition of the pet
° Bathing
° Drying
° Trimming Nails
° Trimming Pads
° Cleaning Ears
° Clearing the sanitary areas of some breeds
° Checking the anal glands
° Evaluations Process
No matter what dog, the first step in grooming is
to appraise the pet's overall condition
° Do the skin and coat appear healthy?
° Does the pet have a foul odour?
° Does the skin appear red or inflamed?
° Does the pet scratch or itch?
° Are parasites present?
° Is the coat oily, dry or limp?
° Is this an active, outdoor dog or a pampered princess?
° Is the pet bathed weekly or is this visit to you its first in six months?
