I learned some tricks with this book and I’ll be trying them with my own dogs. Especially how to trim their nails. I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

As a reviewer, I studied the advance readers’ copy as a possible recommendation for dog-owning friends and readers of my review. I found the illustrations clear and helpful and the chapters well organized. To my knowledge , many of the tips and directions offered will be useful to pet owners wishing to attempt do-it-yourself dog grooming.

A great guide to those who want to begin grooming their own dog(s). I particularly enjoyed the tool guide that is a very handy resource.

I read this book and tried again with my little mini schnauzer but I think he likes the groomer better. thanks for the opportunity to read.

Miigweetch NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

"Dog Grooming for Beginners" is a comprehensive guide that demystifies the art of pet grooming, making it accessible to novice dog owners. From haircuts to dental care, the book offers a step-by-step approach that covers every aspect of DIY dog grooming. What sets this guide apart is its emphasis on affordability and adaptability, making it a valuable resource for those who want to maintain their furry friend's appearance without breaking the bank. The adapted edition ensures that even those with no prior grooming experience can confidently transform their canine companions into well-coiffed, pampered pets.

This book excels in providing clear instructions for grooming dogs of all shapes, sizes, and coat types, recognizing that each pup is unique. The emphasis on customization ensures that readers can tailor the grooming routine to suit their dog's individual needs. Whether you have a giant furry friend or a petite pooch, "Dog Grooming for Beginners" guides you through the process, offering insights that lead to professional-looking results. The inclusion of techniques for dogs with various coat textures adds an extra layer of practicality to the guide, making it a versatile handbook for a wide range of dog owners.

I highly recommend "Dog Grooming for Beginners" for anyone seeking a user-friendly and budget-conscious approach to pet care. This book is a game-changer for dog owners who want to take grooming into their own hands, offering a rewarding and cost-effective way to bond with their furry companions while keeping them looking their best. Whether you're a first-time pet parent or a seasoned dog owner looking to enhance your grooming skills, this guide is a valuable addition to your canine care toolkit. 4.5 out of five stars from me.

This is a thorough book for people who do a lot of grooming on their dogs. I didn’t relate to it much because I don’t honestly ever bathe or give haircuts to our big rescue dog, Moose (half black lab, half English setter). I’m sorry but I also don’t brush his teeth every day and have never (fortunately) needed to know how to express his anal glands. It has never occurred to me that he would need regular shampoos, leave in conditioner, essential oil sprays or a balm for his foot pads. He has a beautiful shiny coat and healthy teeth just from a healthy life, occasional brushing, and a good diet. So I am clearly not the intended audience.

That said, this is very thorough with all kinds of trims, cuts and instructions for everything from cleaning ears to giving a puppy cut and many more styles. It has a ton of photographs of every step with all different dogs, too. Highly recommended if your dog regularly gets this type of treatment and you want to learn how to do it yourself.

I read a temporary digital copy of this book for review.

My dog had a terrible experience at the groomer two years ago, and ever since, it's been extremely hard trying to get him groomed on our own. This book gave us tips and how-tos that we can actually try at home! The nail-cutting part was especially helpful, as this is the part our dog (and us) struggles the most with. I will be ordering a copy of this book for future reference when it is available in my area!

As a professional pet groomer I found this book to be very refreshing. It was well written and executed in a way that a pet parent could properly care for their pet at home between grooming. This book explained how to recognize the different coat types, proper use of tools and their maintenence, amoung other helpful tips in caring for your pet hygienic needs. The only thing I did not agree with was the teaching of emptying anal glands. If a person is not aware of any existing problems with the glands, one can create health issues and injury to the pet. This "procedure" should only be done by trained professionals.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review this advanced copy.

Review to come November 12th on blog/other places.

I received this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange of an honest review.

First up a big thank you for allowing me to read this book! In March I got a puppy (my first dog) and I have been learning more and more on how to groom, how to do things, so when I saw this book I was curious and wanted to give it a shot, I was hoping to learn some more new things!

It had a lot of good points that I really love to try out with my puppy, but the whole trimming chapter was not for my pup given that she is a Cavalier and I already heard you need specific ways to trim her. And we do want to do that because if she is anything like her mum she will look a shag carpet if you don't keep it up, and as she is really playful and loves running around and playing, but not the part that follows after (aka brushing/cleaning/drying when it was wet out), I really want to keep it medium/short-ish.

But other than that disappointing 5th chapter, I did find a lot of things I want to try. Like I didn't know that you could use a nailbrush/veggie brush (if soft) for paws and the likes, so I will have to go and see if I can find anything because her paws get sandy/muddy as they are working on the roads and such here. Plus, her eyes really tear so something small to clean that would be ace. Oh, and I loved the part on how to shave the paws + the part on how to dry the dog I am happy that my burrito style wrapping was the right one, haha, and I will have to search for a way to get the blowdryer in a holder, because DANG that would be handy as Coco is still not entirely in love with the dryer (makes too much noise) and it is becoming winter so just drying it by towel is not enough with her hair.

I really loved the 6th chapter which highlighted solutions to common problems + First aid! Like I didn't know that letting mud dry and then use corn starch and a slicker brush and poof it is clean! Also Chapter 7 with some house-hold solutions to things, like peppermint essential oil would work for carsickness, my pup so far only has gotten sick once, and we are not sure if it was the car or because we had a big day. But if it happens again I can try this!

I also love the big amount of photographs on almost every page. Especially with the grooming/pet care parts it was just a delight how many we got detailing the various steps. I am a very visual girl, if the book was just words I would have DNF it, but now I kept on reading it as I could easily see what needed to be done without having to read the text multiple times.

All in all, I am very happy with this book and I will definitely keep several of the tips in my mind. I would recommend it!

This book is a great resource for all the essential hygiene care for your dog. Often times I do the grooming or part of the grooming at home and this book was a nice refresher to know I’m doing things correctly, but I also learned some new info and tips. It is pretty basic and more geared towards beginners as the title would suggest. I still did learn a few new things. I would recommend this if you are new to owning a dog or if you haven’t previously done any of their care.

Thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry, New Shoe Press for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Good photos and clear directions make this beginner’s dog-grooming book of skills and tips seem like something a true beginner might actually be able to implement. The extent of my knowledge is how to use scissors, and even that can be a bit jagged at times. This book lets me think I could make my groomer-averse dog look better.