Dog Grooming Videos for Beginners

One of the best ways to learn how to groom a dog is by having access to some really good dog grooming videos. That way, you can play them over and over again until you get the various clips down pat. Or, you can simply replay the sections that you need to review until you are totally comfortable with the various clipping tasks.

There is no substitute for professional instruction when it comes to a practical skill such as dog grooming, particularly if it is complemented by comprehensive dog grooming video footage.

Which Dog Grooming Video?

Rather than watch video after video, it’s a good idea to approach the task in an organized manner. Here are a couple of tips to get you started:

1. Choose a video or channel that you can trust: Look for videos from well-known dog grooming experts or even from professional grooming schools.
2. Target your search so that can learn a specific skill each time. For example, you could watch videos on different grooming techniques, styles, different parts of the body and in particular, different dog breeds.
3. Take notes as you watch each video. The groomer will usually go through a number of different steps so it’s important to record these. She/he will definitely discuss recommended tools used in the grooming video.
4. Practice: Dare I say it, practice makes perfect. After you have watched a video a few times, try out the suggested techniques on your own dog. Start with simple grooming tasks such as trimming nails or clipping hair near the paws.
5. Ask for feedback: Get an opinion on your grooming efforts from friends or, better still, experienced dog groomers. You could also ask your veterinarian if there are any grooming improvements to be made.

Remember that dog grooming can be challenging, especially in the beginning. Take your time with each task and be patient. Invest in some good tools to make the job easier and to ensure that both you and your dog are comfortable during the exercise.

Watch a Dog Grooming Video on Haircutting

The following YouTube video provides an excellent guide from start to finish. You can follow the steps to perfect that first haircut.

How to Groom Different Dog Breeds

How to Trim a Maltese

We all know how long the Maltese coat can grow. So, trimming on a regular basis is definitely required. This video can take you through the whole process so you can do it at home.

How to Give a Yorkshire Terrier a Summer Cut

I know from personal experience that grooming a small dog like the Yorkie can cost anywhere between $40 and $60 depending on the groomer and the length of your Yorkie’s coat.

So, if you are a dog owner looking to make some savings, learning how to groom your own Yorkshire Terrier can be a huge plus.

You can find some great tips by watching this video on grooming Yorkshire Terriers. You can see:

• How to groom the Yorkie’s bangs and get a professional-looking cut.
• How to trim the tips of the Yorkie’s ears and how to safely trim the face.
• How to clip the Yorkshire Terrier’s tail area
• How to use advanced grooming tools including clippers, blades and shears.
• How to safely handle a terrier and the different ways of holding a dog during a grooming session

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How to Groom a Schnauzer

You can also get visual tips and verbal tricks by watching this video on how to groom Schnauzers:

Being able to groom your Schnauzer at home yourself can save your pet the stress that often comes from visiting a grooming salon. Alternatively, if you are a dog groomer looking for some additional grooming tips, then this is a very economical way to get some professional instruction.

How to Clip Poodles

Poodles have a particular coat type, unlike many other breeds. So, we are often asked about clipping and grooming Poodles. The following video can guide you through the whole process. Plus, you can get some great tips on blade sizes, which clippers to use and how to hold the Poodle’s head for calm clipping.

This video actually provides double the value because the Poodle is actually matted to start with. Matting is an issue that many a dog owner and groomer has had to battle with.

There’s a Video for Your Breed

I hope you find the above videos really useful in learning how to groom these popular dog breeds.

But there’s every possibility that you need help with grooming a different dog breed. YouTube abounds with helpful videos on grooming in general and dog breeds in particular.

Keep an eye on our Breed Dog Grooming section as well for help with other breeds.

If you happen to be considering dog grooming as a career, then you can find some very useful tips in this article: How to Become a Dog Groomer.