Dog Grooming Steps for Dummies

The ultimate “dog grooming for beginners” steps to successful dog grooming sessions. Whether you are grooming a poodle, Yorkie, Shih Tzu, or a mixed breed dog, these dog grooming steps apply to any dog that requires a haircut.

As a professional pet groomer with decades of experience, I learned very quickly that successful dog grooming sessions require a specific set of procedures to follow with every dog I groom. I have trained many beginners in my salon over the years and today in this video, I am training you!

Whether you are new to pet grooming or want to learn proper dog grooming to groom your pets at home, this video was made for you and the pets you groom.

There are not many options available to you as a beginner that will set you up for successful dog grooming sessions, WELCOME to "Dog grooming steps for dummies".

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[carolynnmarkiewicz]

What an exceptional teacher.
If our schools had teachers this good our kids would be geniuses.

[reneepolcaro]

Ok THIS is the video I have been looking for! Tell me how to groom like I don't even know what a bath is. THANK YOU!

[flinty]

Louie is such a handsome boy! Thanks for the video

[slabbeth]

This has helped me a lot i just got hired as a dog bather at a grooming place and this has helped me a lot, i get trained tommrow but your video has helped me feel more prepared, thank you so much

[Kas]

I came here because I want to learn how to groom my dog at home. I’m a hairstylist and I have to admit, dog grooming is much harder than cutting a human head. She did such a great job. I hope I can do the same. Who knows, maybe I’ll change careers 😊

[mellsc]

Do you have any videos with dogs who hate being groomed, ones that do not stay still like this little guy?

[dawnriddle-knowlton]

Thank you so much for this video and your years of excellent ones! Your generosity in providing these is unparalleled. Your warmth and professionalisn shine.

[Kissfrogs]

Thank you soooo much for this knowledge. I ended up with my niece’s labradoodle and I don’t have money to have a dog groomed every month.
I have been trying and my frustration is high. Multiple people on fb suggested you and I am so grateful to see this.❤

[pcpc]

thank you
I came across your videos after being at the end of my rope and just wanted to give up.
I have a 1yo maltipoo with cotton candy hair. I comb, I detangle, I bought faux silk bedding, . .
nothing is working. After viewing some of you work I ran out to the pet shop to purchase the slicker bush. You showed how to hold the pet in each angle how to hold the bush, it capitvated
me honestly. So I get home from the shop and start off in the rear, feet, legs, tail, heiney, I was afraid that the brush points would hurt him but his reaction was lesser than me using the comb.
Problem solved here for me. I can move forward knowing that he will be able to be mat free moving forward. One last word, i noticed all the dogs in my hood were given puppy cuts. I now get
it. One has to be determined to be diligent with grooming. Your right about the grooming being a bonding time too. So im happy
thanks for you wisdom and passing it on. BTY your videos are just best, , your content. your instructions and your likable spirit is a bonus.
Best to youl
PC

[johnframe]

Great video, thank you. I have been grooming my Cocker Spaniels for many years. I have no formal training and have never really learned proper scissor work. This will definitely get me started. Take my grooming skills to the next level.

[zee]

this is the best video on dog grooming that i’ve watched so far. i feel a lot more confident/ comfortable washing and shaving my dog! thank you!

[leesem]

I don't have a dog but this video prepares me for when I do. Learning the tools and techniques to perform a safe groom was so satisfying. Thank you very much and I wish you well in continuing to do what you love!

[renisha]

OMG I have been grooming my fur baby at home for about ten years now. This is the video that has changed the way I will be grooming my fur babies from now on. This was so detailed, but not drawn out! I have had trouble scissoring and never found a suggestion for improving. Well that was before this video. I’m adding some paint rollers and a paper towel holder to the list now. Thank you so much for doing this!!!!

[LoveCraftsAndPuppies]

Thank you so much for teaching us how to do it ourselves! I have learned the way I usually bathe my dog is very wrong and now I can correct it. Thank you again for the amazing help and how much effort you put into grooming dogs. Keep on the good work!

[j.robertsergertson]

I have watch many, many of your videos about grooming dogs, and come to one inviolable conclusion !
Pay the professional! It's worth every penny! My dog is 8lbs and giving her a bath is like trying to catch a greased pig in a tornado.
I love watching skilled people working their craft, so I ll always watch your videos.
Keep up the good work 👍
Ps. Your videos on nail trimming are the best ! I can at least do that thanks to you .

[evenorfolk]

I come back here with every groom I do. Not perfect yet but I’m getting there. However I’m not looking to enter her into Crufts so it doesn’t have to be perfect. Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial. 😊

[barbnxo]

What a good boy!! Thank you for this very well prepared, informative video! I’m trying to learn how to groom my own dog and this video is just what I needed! Thank you so much!!!

[janellelowrance]

This is a great video and such helpful tips, all the way through. Thank you, Amy!!

[Zizeke]

What a great video! Love the step by step aproach. My maltese Ninoh ( 7 y, adopted him almost a year ago) is a little more wiggly but your videos have been a great help so far and each grooming session my skills are improving. Greetings from Belgium and a paw from Ninoh too 🐾

[tobi_talks__much]

I'm going in for an interview for a dog bathing job tomorrow, so I just want to make sure I have all the basics down. Very helpful video!