Have The Best Looking Beasty Bestie: A Guide To Pet Grooming and Training

A perfectly primed pooch is the definitive lifestyle qualifier. What’s the point in all the effort you put into your own presentation, with great nails, the right accessory, and a finely honed schedule – if you have a scruffy mutt to walk? A dog reflects its owner, after all, and your dog is a big giveaway if you’re not quite winning at life.

Pet Grooming isn’t always as simple as we’d like it to be. Schedules can be tricky to align, with the grooming parlour’s hours not always matching your availability. There might be unexpected changes, like staff turnover, and the groomer your dog loves may no longer be there. This can leave you feeling frustrated and unsure about finding the right groomer for your pet. It’s crucial to invest time in research to identify the best option for your furry friend.

As unglamorous as it might seem at first, it may be worth looking into online courses to help solve the problem.

DIY Pampering Sessions

A good fluff and blow-dry don’t take long, once your dog gets used to it, and it can be cute to do both yours and doggy’s together. Learning how to give your pet a paw-dicure, or a good combing session (maybe with a specific brush for poodles or whatever breed you have) will also give you and your friend an extra level of pampering. Perhaps the dog has a point if they’re uncomfortable having a stranger handle them. It may be that they consider it quite personal.

Healthy Nutrition

Incorporating a variety of nutrient-rich ingredients in your dog’s nutrition can promote a glossy coat, strong bones, and a robust immune system. Remember, a well-fed pet is a happy pet. You can also explore alternative diets such as the BARF dog food diet, which is gaining popularity for its focus on raw, natural ingredients. Always consult with your veterinarian before making significant changes to your pet’s diet to ensure it meets their unique requirements.

Well-Travelled

The added bonus of being able to go groomer-free is that you’re no longer tethered to home. You can keep that fuzz frizz-free wherever you go in the world, which is a huge bonus if you and your pal love road trip adventures and going to the beach.

Added bonus

A meticulously coiffured mane takes really regular maintenance – and more trips to the groomer than most of us are prepared to put up with. Some celebrities also spend more each year on pet grooming than many of us earn, which is hard to keep up with. Think how many outfits that is! What’s more, dog grooming is recession-proof, so an accredited course would be a great way to earn some extra cash, should you need it. Tie that in with one or two online photography courses, and you have your own handy little business from home.

There’s a certain pride to be taken in being able to get your pet’s styling up to your own exacting standards, so you may find this fun skill well worth picking up.