Regular dog grooming such as hair brushing and combing helps to stimulates blood supply to the skin. It also helps to remove dirt and dead hair and puts hair into right formation and as a result, a healthier and shinier coat for your dogs. There is more to dog grooming than just a beauty session for your dog. Just be sure to use only dog's toothpaste because it can be toxic to your dog. Proper and regular oral care can extend the life of your dog by 2 to 3 years. Dogs that have an overgrown nails tends to develop some physical problems. It is vital to that you monitor regularly the nails. Dog's nails must not grow too long. Groom After you have understood your dog, prepared yourself, invested on the tools and supply you need, and learned more about the particular grooming requirement of your dog, then, it is time for you to do some dog grooming. All these constitute to one thing: taking good care of your dog. You have to remember that the characteristic of the owner can manifest on the way the dog is groomed. Some signs of ear problems include constant scratching, redness and head shaking. Correct way of cleaning the ears. Check your pet's ears at least twice or thrice a month. The color of the skin of the flaps must be pale pink. If there's an unpleasant smell, black/red skin, consult the veterinarian immediately. You will realize these things once you have spent enough time being with your dog while grooming. 2. You will see possible health problems. In the process of grooming, you might notice some scars or wounds that need attending to. Or you might stumble upon things or aspects that are out of the ordinary. Although you have some initial cash outs, it is actually cheaper in the long run since you don t have to visit dog grooming shop and spend for the services they give to your dog twice or more each month. Your dog, whether it is pure- or mixed-breed, should be groomed depending on its requirement. And as an owner, it is your primary responsibility to know how to properly take care of your particular dog.