How to Get Help Grooming a Dog

Grooming a dog is often difficult to do alone, especially if the dog is large or hyperactive. Doing some research on the proper way to groom the dog can help solve many of the owner’s problems. If the owner cannot groom the dog after multiple attempts, hiring a professional is the best thing to do.

• Go online to find the proper way to groom the type of dog you own. Use a search engine to find some grooming tips and also to determine the proper type of tools to use for the job. Make sure you find out how often you should groom your particular breed of dog.


• Ask a friend or family member to help you groom your dog. Have your assistant distract the dog during the more difficult grooming tasks, such as nail clipping. You may want to groom your dog a little at a time instead of all at once. The dog should eventually relax, so you can finish the grooming tasks while you still have someone around to help.


• Call a pet store if you have some questions about grooming your dog. Go over what you need to find out and see if a clerk can help. For example, if you have questions about grooming tools, the store should be able to give you the right information.


• Contact your dog’s veterinarian if you have questions about the grooming process. The vet will be able to tell you the proper way to groom your dog if you have problems. If your dog will not cooperate, ask your vet for some solutions so you can finish the task without any more problems.


• Hire a dog groomer if you are unable to do the job on your own. Check the Yellow Pages to find a list of groomers. Find out how much the service charges for the type of grooming you want for your dog. Set up an appointment if you decide to take your dog in for grooming.