Only will it prevent any further problems in the future, it will also be a way of saving your dog from possible threats that you will not see coming. 3. Bonding time. Your pet needs your constant attention and affection. Notice how it will run to you when you get home from work or cuddle near your feet when you are watching television. Nails Keeping the nails clean is another important dog grooming practice you should know. You can use either scissors style nail clipper or the guillotine style clipper. Both will work best in keeping your dog's nails neat. Bathing Bathing frequency depends on the breed of your dog. Unlike humans, they dogs don t need to take a bath everyday. Use a nail clipper that is specifically designed for your pet. There are two common styles of clipper. These are the scissor and the guillotine-style. It now depends on you on what style you want. Cleaning the teeth. Use the suitable pet toothpaste in cleaning your dog s teeth. It is suggested that you clean your pet s teeth twice a week. Take note that the ingredients present in soaps are not the same as the ingredients in shampoos. In addition, soaps might cause irritation. In thinking that you had saved, you will end up paying more if ever your pet needs to be treated. Consider Aloe Vera shampoos. You are probably using one. The good news is that you can use this same shampoo for your dog. It's better to start at early age of your pet to get accustomed in the world of grooming. You should make them feel comfortable with your touch by making petting a habit with special attention on sensitive areas of your pet's body. Getting them used to the routine of brushing, nail trimming, will be much easier for them as they grow older. Professionals charge between $20-$50 (or more) on each service. The cost of course depends on the type of service your dog had. Each dog grooming professional has a specialty. One could be good on trimming with the other is good in bathing but generally, there are lots of dog grooming professionals who can do everything.