Grooming Guides

Golden retriever being scrubbed with a foaming shampoo bath brush in a bathtub
How Often Should You Bathe a Dog? A Coat-by-Coat Guide
How often to bathe a dog by coat type: short, double, long, curly and hairless coats, signs your dog needs a bath, and how to dry them properly. Read more...
Puppy grooming at home with a grooming glove, nail clippers and finger toothbrush
How to Groom a Puppy for the First Time
A calm first-time puppy grooming routine: short sessions, a soft brush, gentle paw, ear and teeth handling, and when to ask your vet. Read more...
Small self-cleaning cat brush for gentle brushing
How to Brush a Cat That Hates Being Brushed
Six gentle steps to brush a cat who hates being brushed, from choosing a soft brush to letting her groom herself on a wall-corner brush. Read more...
Dog having its teeth brushed gently with a finger toothbrush and dog-safe toothpaste
How to Brush Your Dog's Teeth at Home
How to brush your dog's teeth at home, step by step: the right toothpaste and brush, getting your dog used to it, technique, and how often. Read more...
Long-coated dog lying calmly on a rug next to a dematting comb at home
How to Remove Mats From Dog Hair at Home, Safely
Work on a dry coat, loosen the mat, hold the hair near the skin and pick through it with a dematting comb. Safe step-by-step mat removal plus how to stop... Read more...
Dog resting calmly in a grooming hammock during an at-home nail trim
How to Keep a Wiggly Dog Still for Nail Trims and Grooming
Teach calm paw handling, pick a stable position, use gentle support and keep sessions short. A step-by-step guide to keeping a wiggly dog still for nail trims. Read more...
Cat in a grooming hammock ready for a calm nail trim at home
How to Trim Cat Nails (Even If Your Cat Hates It)
How to trim cat nails at home, step by step, plus what to do if your cat hates nail trims. Read more...
Pet laundry in a top-load washing machine with a floating pet hair catcher
How to Get Dog Hair Out of the Washing Machine (and Keep It Out)
How to clean dog hair out of your washing machine in four steps, plus the habits that keep pet hair out of your laundry. Read more...
LiftAway pet hair remover brush lifting pet hair off a fabric couch
How to Get Dog Hair Off a Couch: 6 Methods That Work
Six ways to get dog hair off a couch, from a damp rubber glove to the vacuum, plus the habits that keep pet hair off your sofa. Read more...
Undercoat rake and slicker brush types for dog coats, in use at home
Types of Dog Brushes: Which One Your Dog's Coat Needs
The six main types of dog brushes, what each one does, and which suits your dog's coat type. Read more...
Owner using a quiet dog nail grinder on a relaxed dog's front paw
Dog Nail Grinder vs Clippers: Which Is Better for Your Dog?
Clippers are fast and quiet; grinders are slower but smoother and more precise. How to choose, how to use each safely, and when to use both. Read more...
Owner using the NailGrind Pro dog nail grinder on a calm dog at home
How to Use a Dog Nail Grinder Without Stressing Your Dog
Get your dog used to the sound, pick the right port, start on low and grind in one-to-two-second touches. Here is the full step-by-step technique, plus how to help a... Read more...
Self-cleaning cat brush for short and long-haired cats
How Often Should You Groom a Cat? A Simple Routine by Coat Type
brush a short-haired cat about once or twice a week and a long-haired cat every day or every other day. Check nails every two to three weeks, look at ears... Read more...
Quiet dog nail grinder with LED light
How to Trim Dog Nails Without Hurting Them
get your dog comfortable with paw handling first, use sharp clippers or a quiet grinder, take off tiny amounts at a time, and stop before the quick, the living part... Read more...
Undercoat rake for deshedding a double-coated dog
How to Deshed a Dog at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
brush your dog outside or on an easy-to-clean floor, start with an undercoat rake or deshedding brush on a dry coat, work in small sections in the direction the hair... Read more...
Cleaning a dog's muddy paw after a walk with a paw rinse cup at home
How to Clean Your Dog's Paws After Walks, Rain and Mud
Use a quick inspect, rinse, wipe and dry sequence after muddy, rainy or gritty walks. Read more...
Brushing a double-coated dog's undercoat with an undercoat rake at home
How to Brush a Double-Coated Dog and Use an Undercoat Rake Safely
Double coats need patient, section-by-section brushing. Learn where an undercoat rake fits and when to stop. Read more...
Bathing a dog at home with a shampoo-dispensing bath brush
How to Bathe and Dry a Dog at Home Without Making a Bigger Mess
A cleaner dog bath starts before the water turns on. Set up, brush first, rinse fully and use a calm drying sequence. Read more...
At-home dog grooming routine with brushes and grooming tools
A Simple At-Home Dog Grooming Routine: Brush, Bathe, Dry and Check
A calm grooming routine does not need to happen all at once. Use this simple sequence to brush, bathe, dry and check your dog at home. Read more...