The Between-Grooms Playbook

Keep your dog clean, brushed and comfortable yourself, and save the groomer for the jobs that need a pro.

Most of what a groomer does between haircuts is washing, drying, brushing and nails. The Between-Grooms Playbook shows you how to do those at home or at a self-serve dog wash, with a routine built for your dog's coat. Many owners can stretch the time between groomer visits and save a few hundred dollars a year.

What's inside (21-page PDF):

• Find your coat type: short and smooth, double coat, curly and doodle, wire, or long and silky
• A one-page routine for each coat type: how often to brush, bathe and dry, which tools to buy, and what to skip
• The brush kit: which brushes and combs your dog actually needs
• The self-serve dog wash, step by step: what to bring, the order to wash, and how to rinse so skin doesn't itch
• Drying by coat type, plus a gentle plan for dogs that hate baths
• Choosing a shampoo: what to use for itchy, sensitive, shedding, white or long coats, and what to avoid
• Nails, ears, teeth, eyes and paws: how often, how to, and the signs it's time for the vet
• When to book the groomer, and when to call the vet
• A savings worksheet to run your own numbers
• 3 printables: a grooming schedule by coat type, a monthly checklist and log, and a bath-day packing list

Written for everyday owners of healthy dogs. It's general grooming information, not veterinary advice.

Instant download. Print it or read it on your phone.