Are you giving your dog the treatment he or she needs? Dogs are like people because they too can become stressed and fatigued or experience poor health conditions due to lack of attention and care for their needs. Now, here is a guide where you can find all the tips and tricks for better canine health and grooming. In this fun, informative handbook, you can easily learn how to treat your pet as well as you should. From tips on grooming, massage, and even canine yoga, The Home Spa Book for Dogs instructs you in the many ways of keeping your dog healthy and happy. In learning the simple techniques of complete canine care, your own home will double as a canine-care retreat. Not only will you save money in vet bills and grooming but, more importantly, you will have more one on one time with your dog--who will thank you for that.

Jodi has been well respected as an educator in the grooming industry for many years. She is one of the top pet stylists in the world winning multiple titles included World Grand Champion and Best American Groomer. She is here to share her knowledge in this extraordinary book.With over 190 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club along with individual breed-specific grooming instructions, it can become very overwhelming for new groomers to retain the information. Straight to the Point is the solution to learning about pattern lines, which simplifies the learning process. Whether the patterns are set tight or left more natural, the patterns are set in the same fashion. Once a groomer understands basic patterns he or she will be able to groom any breed with ease.The dogs pictured in this book are top winning show dogs presenting the correct profile according to their breed standards. Jodi chose to illustrate this way for several reasons. First, a show dog presents an excellent representation of the breed and how it should be groomed per the breed standard. Second, the reader will be able to see the realistic depth and dimensions of the coat. Last, it will give the reader a vision of the pattern in a realistic view and will be a great reference source when grooming each breed.Once the groomer understands correct pattern placement, it can easily be applied to pet trims. A pet dog does not have to be groomed using show techniques, i.e., hand stripping, to present the proper breed profile. With proper pattern placement and techniques described in this text, the groomer will be able to present a well-balanced, well-blended pet trim to the pet owner.

Here is a unique and inspiring handbook filled with 365 helpful tips, easy-to-build projects, practical advice, and insight into the canine-human relationship for all dog owners to use every day of the year.

A founder of Animal Fair magazine presents a lifestyle book for canine aficionados that shares tips for incorporating one's dog companion into everyday life, covering topics ranging from home design and health care to social activities and traveling. By the author of How to Understand Men Through Their Dogs.

Handle grooming yourself to save money and bond with your dog Brush, bathe, and clip your dog like a pro! Whether your dog is destined for a career in the show ring or a spot on the living room couch, good grooming is important. This friendly guide shows you how to develop a grooming routine that will keep your dog clean - and strengthen the bond between you. It includes detailed, step-by-step grooming instructions for all types of coats. Discover how to Train your dog for grooming Care for nails, teeth, and ears Use clippers and scissors Groom specific types of coats Prepare a dog for the show ring

Coming home will always give you a second chance... When Riley Leighton and Levi Duncan finally meet again, the chemistry between them is as hot as ever. But as much as Levi has missed Riley all these years, he still remembers the heartbreak when she left him the first time... Riley has spent a lifetime running from love. Now that she's home again, starting her dream job at the local pet rescue, she also has another chance to get it right with Levi. Everything Riley's wanted but thought she couldn't have is almost within reach. "Uplifting...brims with kindness, hope, and a stalwart belief in second chances."—Publishers Weekly for To Be Loved By You