Things You'll Need
- Grooming brush
- Thinning shears
- Scissors
Instructions
Brush your dog, removing any tangles or knots gently. By brushing your dog prior to cutting the fur, you will ensure a smooth, natural look. If you have a Pomeranian Chihuahua with a long coat, be sure to brush the undercoat until smooth. This can be done by brushing the fur against its natural direction of growth, or brushing the fur toward the dog's head.
Trim excess fur with thinning shears. There may be excess fur around the collar, ears, eyes and tail of the dog. Thinning shears are also used to trim excess fur in warm summer months, and to maintain a smooth, groomed coat between brushings. Trim a small amount of fur, then step back and examine your work, or else you risk cutting too much fur from your dog.
Trim the area of the anus and feet with scissors. Trimming around the anus will allow the dog to stay neater and cleaner, and trimming the feet will keep the dog from tripping or getting excess dirt and debris on its legs.