Pet grooming guides

Every guide on the site, from the two complete guides to quick how-tos for nails, baths, ears and teeth. Filter by pet to narrow it down.

Everything you need to groom your dog at home: tools, brushing, bathing, drying, nails, ears, teeth and a simple weekly routine.

Find the quick, choose clippers or a grinder, and build a no-fuss nail routine your dog can actually tolerate.

Smooth, double, curly, wire or silky: match the right brush and technique to your dog's coat.

Turn grooming into something your puppy looks forward to with short handling sessions, first baths and early nail work.

Buy the right tools once

A good comb, a slicker brush and proper nail clippers do most of the work. Our tool kit page lists what is worth buying and what you can skip.