The 2017 Dog Grooming Industry –Dog Grooming Career Outlook

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It would come as no surprise to learn that more and more people are becoming pet owners.

In the United States, dog ownership has increased from 68 million in 2000 to 78 million in 2012. This is according to the IPPTS Dog Grooming Industry Report 2017, a report that also looks at the growth and career outlook for the year.

Drying a dog after a bath

An encouraging takeaway from the report, for current and aspiring dog groomers, is the fact that spending on pets has increased. More money is being spent per pet than at any other time. This is largely as a result of pet owners seeking additional grooming services for their dogs and this would be across the whole spectrum of different breeds that require grooming on a regular basis.

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Border Collie Coat Grooming – How to

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Border Collie Grooming Tips

If you are one of the many dog owners fortunate enough to own a beautiful-natured Border Collie, then looking after him or her correctly is going to be a big priority for you. And a large part of proper care involves Border Collie grooming on a regular basis.

So, if you are one of the many dog owners who prefer DIY grooming, then you will be interested in learning how to groom a Border Collie at home.

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How to Brush a Dog the Right Way

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Deshedding Tools for Dogs

All pet owners would agree that most dogs require a certain level of grooming on a regular basis. Brushing has generally been acknowledged by dog groomers to be one of the most important steps in grooming at home. Learning how to brush a dog correctly can enhance the physical condition of your pet’s coat and naturally increase her comfort level. It can also influence how he/she behaves and responds to you, not to mention how you respond to her. 

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How to Cut Dog Hair at Home – How to Use Dog Clippers

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For many pet owners, with long-haired breeds, clipping dog hair is an ongoing, important part of the grooming process. Cutting your dog’s hair is definitely not an easy task, if you decide to do it yourself.

Learning how to groom a dog at home would definitely involve managing the right kind of clipping for your particular dog breed.

This article provides, tips, steps, tool suggestions and a video that shows you how to groom a dog with clippers. It covers the clipping basics on how to groom your dog at home.

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