Imagine having to endure the odor and stink day in and day out. Dog grooming tend to be very expensive though. This may be why a lot of people are neglecting their pets because they do not have the required budget set aside for that purpose. Before you rant and rave about all these things, stop for a while. 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. But be careful in buying a dog shampoo. Select the one that best suits your pet. It is not advisable to use our shampoo on your dog. People sometimes use their shampoo on their pets thinking that it s just right especially those people who want spend less in grooming their dogs. Remember the skin of your dog is different from yours. Experts recommend that you brush the coat by gently brushing at the head first, then down to the tail and legs. Follow the hair growth in brushing. By means of brushing the coat of your pet regularly, you would be able to keep his coat healthy and shiny all the time. What is being recommended by experts is to brush the coat several times week. Bathing equipment Dog grooming tool should not be limited to combs brushes and trimming tools, it must also include bathing equipment too. There are several types of bathing equipment today but the most important things you must have are shampoo, conditioners, blowers or dyers, and showers. Special blowers or dryers and showers for dogs may not be important anymore if you already have these things at home. Your dog should have its own comb, brush, de-matting tool, and nail clippers. You should also invest of dog shampoo, dog conditioner, and dog toothpaste. 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.