Dog Pampering Blog: Tips on Dog Care, Grooming & Tools

Choosing the Best Pet Grooming Table for Home or Dog Salon

Last Updated: April 11, 2024 by GG

Having the right pet grooming table is essential to avoid back strain during long clipping sessions with any dog. It also allows for easy handling of large dogs as well as small. In many cases this means choosing a table that is adjustable. For others, it means having the correct arm and harness attached to the table. And for others again, it means having a portable grooming table.

Either way, it can take a lot of time and research to find just the right grooming table that is both highly recommended and meets your specific needs.

Different Dog Breeds A-Z List

Last Updated: February 22, 2025 by GG

It pays to be familiar with the characteristics of different dog breeds before adopting a new puppy or rescue dog. Your environment might suit some breeds better than others. Similarly, your choice of dog breed would be influenced by considerations such as age of family members, allergy tendencies, work demands, dog care requirements and grooming needs etc.

And if you are thinking of parenting a dog for the first time, you might find this dog breed quiz a handy guide before adopting your pup.

We are currently adding to our tips for different dog breeds, but so far, you can find the following comprehensive list of articles that feature popular dog breeds.

Best Portable Dog Bathtub for Home – 3 Dog Bath Options

Last Updated: April 9, 2024 by GG, Editor of PamperingDogs.com

One of the most frequently asked questions from dog owners is: “What is the best way to wash a dog?” This invariably leads to a discussion about types of dog baths. And it is not just owners, but dog groomers as well. However, the needs of professional groomers are different in that they want to buy the most appropriate dog bath tub for a salon.

If you belong to the first group, then you will want to find an easy-to-use tub at home. You won’t want to resort to the family’s shower or bath. And in most cases the laundry sink will be too small, even for a medium sized Maltese.

So, it is especially important that your bath tub is easy to take out and put away, that is, very portable.

Best Books About Dog Training, Grooming, Puppy Raising …

Last Updated: November 16, 2025 by GG

Regardless of whether you are a new dog groomer, an experienced dog groomer, or a pet owner, I’m sure you will find below, some really good books about dogs. The topics that might interest you include raising new puppies, different dog breeds, grooming, training and working professionally with dogs.

But there is probably even greater interest in a dog raising book if you have just brought a cute little puppy into your home. Learn all about dog psychology and behavior so you can train your adorable puppy from the get go.

What Are Hot Spots on Dogs?

Last Updated: December 10, 2023 by GG Team

Hot spots on dogs are very common. They usually become noticeable when a specific area of skin becomes infected and inflamed. This invariably results in constant licking or chewing; in fact most dogs simply cannot leave the area alone.

Other terms are sometimes used for this condition. For example, a dog hot spot is often referred to as moist dermatitis.