Today's dog owners want to actively contribute to their dogs' health and appearance by learning how to groom their dog, and the dog grooming profession is on the rise and growing every year. Co-written by a professional groomer, this book offers practical advice and step-by-step instructions so any pet parent can master techniques from basic brushing to clipping patterns to hand-stripping. You'll also find coat-specific grooming guides; bathing and nail care; care for sensitive skin; groom...

Written by a panel of experts, this book is a comprehensive instructional reference every groomer should have -- whether you are a newcomer to the dog grooming profession or a veteran -- and it's especially vital to anyone considering dog grooming as a career. Newly revised and redesigned, the book is alphabetically arranged by breed and provides complete step-by-step guidelines on how to groom 164 breeds and varieties.

Find out about your Golden Retriever's special needsThere's much more to a Golden Retriever than a lush coat, sunny disposition, and desire to please. Get expert advice on how to choose a puppy and keep your Golden happy and healthy for years to come.Open the book and find:Whether a Golden is the right dog for youHow to choose between two pupsWhat a healthy Golden looks likeStrategies for fighting common health problems

Get your one-stop guide for understanding and raising this popular pet lizard.Reptiles are now kept in one out of every seven pet homes, so it's no surprise that millions have gone gaga for geckos. This fun, easy-to-follow guide provides the scoop on caring for these colorful, gentle creatures, with savvy tips on everything from diet and exercise to housing and veterinary care. The book covers how to properly handle a gecko, what to do if a gecko drops his tail, ho...

The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming For All Breeds presents the broad repertoire of the dog groomer's art for the pleasure and enlightenment of every reader. Comprehensive and comprehensible, this is the widest-ranging work ever on canine beauty culture. Here is the history and development of dog grooming from the beginning to its present sophisticated state. Here are the Basics and the Tricks of the Trade the little secrets that make the big difference in the finished product.The Ston...

The Poodle is known for her keen intelligence, excellent trainability, and, most notably, those signature curly locks. But there’s more to the Poodle than meets the eye (like, say, those expensive grooming bills). So, to Poodle or not to Poodle? That is the question.With an overview of the breed’s history, an exploration of all three varieties (Standard, Miniature, and Toy), and 8 pages of full-color photos detailing the colors available and tips and techniques for grooming, Po...

"The Gameskeeper's Night Dog" is the moniker the Bullmastiff has enjoyed since his beginnings in England when he was created to be the ultimate man-stopping guard dog. Devised from Britain's two most impressive and accomplished canines;the Bulldog and the Mastiff;the Bullmastiff, weighing in over 100 pounds, is a first-class option for families seeking companionship, protection, and a giant dose of silly bully fun! The Bullmastiff is an engaging, people-oriented working breed that is as ge...

Dedicated to the one-of-a-kind Dachshund, known for his elongated construction, his unstoppable nose, and his gallons of personality, this Smart Owner's Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find us...

Designed as a hunter of wild boar in the jungles of South America, the Dogo Argentino owes its existence to Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez, who set out to create a superdog of his own from Argentina's native breed, the Cordoba Fighting Dog. Tenacious, fearless, and impressively muscled, the solid-white Dogo Argentino emerged and excelled as a much-sought-after big-game hunter. As author Joe Janish states in the chapter devoted to the breed's characteristics, ";one look at this handsome white d...

A beautiful dog in full coat, or a well trimmed dog with long ears and feathering, looks wonderful. Keeping your dog's longer coat looking great is much easier if you use the right grooming tools, and the grooming order and techniques used by professionals. This book is based on many years of practical experience in successfully teaching students to groom their own dogs.This is a fully illustrated dog e-book published by Puppy Care Education.

Dachshunds are not only one of the most popular breeds in America, but also one of the most lovable. With The Everything Dachshund Book, you'll learn all there is to know about this social, friendly canine. From adopting the perfect addition to your family to keeping your dog in top shape, this all-inclusive guide is packed with the breed-specific information you need to keep your dachshund happy and healthy for years to come.The Everything Dachshund Book covers:

Hailed as one of the world's most accomplished police and military dogs, the Belgian Malinois continues to gain in popularity in the United States as more people discover the versatility and utility of this very talented working breed. Written by Belgian breed specialist, Dr. Robert Pollet, this Comprehensive Owner's Guide offers an insightful look at the European and American history of this superb breed, one of four related herding breeds from Belgium. In addition to chapters on the Belg...