Dog Grooming for Dummies by Margaret H. Bonham (2006, Paperback)

The fun and easy way to keep a dog looking clean, neat, and healthy

This year, Americans will spend $8.8 billion for supplies for their pets, including grooming aids and services. Now, Dog Grooming For Dummies shows readers how to get professional results at home. Featuring step-by-step instructions and a coat-specific grooming guide for over 150 breeds of dog, this friendly guide covers basic grooming for good health, the latest grooming equipment, bathing, nail care, skin care, and dental care for dogs. Plus, there’s also helpful advice on how to become a professional groomer and breed-specific tips on grooming dogs for competition.

Margaret H. "Maggie" Bonham (Conifer, CO) is an award-winning professional dog writer and trainer. She has worked as a vet tech, grooming dogs for clients, and has groomed dogs for show.