Start Here: Grooming

Grooming isn’t cosmetic.
It’s maintenance, health, and communication.

For big dogs especially, grooming choices affect:

• Skin health
• Mobility
• Comfort
• Injury prevention
• And trust between dog and handler

This section exists to remove confusion and pressure.

You don’t need perfection.
You need consistency, the right tools, and realistic expectations for the dog in front of you.

We’ll break grooming down into:

• Coat care by type — not trend
• Bathing that supports skin, not strips it
• Nails, paws, ears, eyes, and teeth — the parts most often ignored
• Common grooming problems and how to prevent them
• When to groom at home — and when to bring in a professional

Grooming should not feel like a fight or a performance.
Done right, it becomes routine, predictable, and low stress for everyone involved.

If you’re unsure where to begin, start here.
Good grooming is quiet, practical, and shows up over time.