It’s no surprise that ours is a nation of dog lovers needing services, with people seeking Ann Arbor dog grooming and Ann Arbor dog boarding and  just as do those in Miami, New York, and everywhere in-between.  The words dog grooming might make you think of upscale dog shows and immaculately manicured dogs, but think again.  This is certainly not the case!  Frequent dog grooming promotes good health for your dog.  Families don’t neglect the personal grooming of their children, why then the family dog?  You find quality caregivers when looking for dog boarding so doing the same for your dog’s grooming makes perfect sense.  

Professional grooming is a wonderful choice when it comes to your dog grooming.  Professional groomers offer a wide variety of services, and they vary from groomer to groomer.  For example, some groomers offer to wash your pet for you.  Others have services as wide ranging as brushing your dog’s teeth and deep conditioning and styling his coat.  Just because you don’t show your dog doesn’t mean she can’t look great for the next family photo.

Other services include pre-clipping, which allows dog grooming professionals to thoroughly wash the skin of the dog, before a final professional clipping.  For the long-haired dog, de-matting is a must to get rid those icky fur mats.  Nail clipping and filing are a must, the better to protect those wood floors at home.  dog grooming also emcompasses ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and flea dips.    Don’t make the mistake of assuming dog grooming is de facto veterinary service; your groomer may be familiar with dog health, but is not a dog health professional.

If you are considering entering the world of dog shows, a competent groomer is a must.  Certain breeds are expected to have a specific style to their coat, and groomers familiar with the show dog world should be able to conform to the rules and regulations for the particular dog show.  When you start getting into more specialized services, it is important to inquire as to additional fees associated with these services.  Because of the care and precision needed to conform to show rules, it isn’t surprising that there are extra costs in most cases.

Wherever you make your home, dog grooming is a component of the proper care of your beloved pet.

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