How to Buy a Dog Grooming Kit

Regular grooming not only keeps your dog looking lovely, it's also a great time to bond. A complete grooming kit will contain brushes, combs, clippers, and tools to help you care for your dog's nails, ears and teeth.

Things You'll Need

  • Electric Dog Clippers
  • Boxes For Dog Supplies
  • Commercially Prepared Skunk Odor Removers
  • Dog Brushes
  • Dog Clipper Blades
  • Dog Clipper Cooling Products
  • Dog Combs
  • Dog Conditioner
  • Dog Ear Cleaners
  • Dog Flea Combs
  • Dog Grooming Sprays
  • Dog Rakes
  • Dog Shampoo
  • Dog Slicker Brushes
  • Dog Toothpastes
  • Doggie Toothbrushes
  • Nail Clippers For Dogs
  • Cotton Swabs
  • Styptic Pencils
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Instructions

    • 1

      Consider why you will be grooming your dog. Will you be showing your dog or just caring for her as a pet? If you plan on showing your dog, you will need a wider variety of items in your grooming kit.

    • 2

      Discuss grooming with the breeder you purchase your dog from or with your veterinarian. Some breeds require special grooming.

    • 3

      Buy a grooming table only if you will be showing your dog.

    • 4

      Purchase a grooming comb with fine and coarse teeth. Buy special nail clippers for dogs. Consider an electric nail clipper, which is easier to use than a manual one. Get a clotting agent (or a styptic pencil) in case you clip the nail too close to the quick and it bleeds.

    • 5

      Keep in mind that you will need a toothbrush and dog toothpaste. A fingertip brush will give you more control. Never use human toothpaste on dogs.

    • 6

      Get a flea comb (to check for fleas) and a dog shampoo (unless your veterinarian does not recommend using shampoo).

    • 7

      Realize that you may need several types of brushes to care for your dog's coat. A slicker brush will remove dead fur and should be purchased for all breeds of dogs. You can also get this type of brush as a glove that you wear on your hand. A pin brush is good for longhaired dogs and a bristle brush works well on short coats. A rake helps brush undercoats. If your dog has a problem with matting, purchase a mat comb.

    • 8

      Buy a dog clipper and blades, along with clipper coolant to cool the blades, only if you will be cutting your dog's fur yourself. If you have no experience doing this, let a professional groomer do the job.

    • 9

      Remember to buy a liquid ear cleaner and cotton swabs to clean your dog's ears. Some breeds need this more than others.

    • 10

      Use a special dog-fur dryer if you will blowing your dog's fur dry. Regular hair dryers can burn a dog.

    • 11

      Purchase a large storage box with a handle for storing your grooming supplies.