How to Groom a Dog's Face With Scissors

A dog's hair can be one of its more endearing traits. Just as a person's haircut says something about him, a dog's coat helps show off its personality. While sometimes influenced by its personality, the style of a dog's coat needs to be practical and hygienic. Long-haired dogs and dogs with fast growing hair need frequent trimming of the hair on the face. Long hair on the face can complicate eating and sight and trap dirt and moisture that may lead to eye infections.

Things You'll Need

  • Brush
  • Fine-toothed comb
  • Round or blunt-tip scissors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Comb the hair on the face to remove any knots or tangles.

    • 2

      Brush the hair in the direction it usually falls. Brush the hair above the eyes towards the nose so that you can determine exactly where to cut so that it does not cover the eyes. Brush the hair on the nose down to determine how long to leave the beard.

    • 3

      Comb the hair and stop just before the length to cut. Cut the hair protruding from the comb.

    • 4

      Grab the hair between your index and middle finger and cut the hair protruding from your fingers. Using your fingers allows you to get closer to the dog's face and have more flexibility than with a comb.

    • 5

      Lay the scissors flat against the skin to cut hair very short. Open and close the scissors while slowly moving them across the face. Do not point the tip of the scissors in the direction of the eye when cutting around the eyes.