Never use human toothpaste or a baking soda in brushing the teeth of your buddy for they may lead to some dental health problems. Overall, proper grooming is very important in keeping your buddy healthy and active. Regular grooming is required so as to prevent any health problem. Ask the advice of a veterinarian to know more about the dos and don'ts in dog grooming. Once put in your dog's coat, you will have them smelling as sweet as if they have just step out of their bath. If you cannot afford to buy one of these perfumes, you can go for the other option. That is, you can buy one of those body sprays in the grocery. Find one that you like and spray them all over your dog. Tooth brushing will prevent cavity build up and would prevent periodontal disease. Dog toothpaste is available widely on dog supply shops. You may also want to seek for veterinarian's help on cleaning your dog's teeth. Coat For different types of breed, frequency of brushing and trimming varies. For dogs with long, thick, coarse or straight coat, daily brushing and frequent trimming is required. 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. Place a cotton ball on your pet's ear to prevent the entrance of water in the ears. Use hot water in rinsing your pet. Make use of specially designed shampoo for your dog. Pour a small amount and apply thoroughly from head to tail. Dry your pet using a hair dryer or a towel. Those are just some basic steps to proper grooming of your pet. The next thing you have to consider in dog grooming is trimming the nails of your dogs. Do this gently. Trim the nails of your pet using a nail clipper. A dog with a properly trimmed nail is positively healthy. The nails should be trimmed frequently for the comfort of your dogs. The third thing that you have to consider is the ears.