Scratching, shaking and licking are some ways by which dogs maintain their body clean and free from fleas and lice. Dogs make their own way to groom themselves, but still it is not enough. Pets need a hand that will care for them especially from the owners. Taking time to clean up your pet especially dogs will strengthen the connection between you and your pet. You will learn how to use all these on a dog grooming training. Take note that there are breeds of dog that require regular trimming. Some breeds do not require it all. If you happen to own the former, then you should know the right procedure on how to trim your dog to keep it "in-style" and look neat. Your dog can have its own blow dryer or towel. For tangles and mats, use brushes and combs. There are different kinds of dog brushes and combs. If these two are not sufficient to remove tangles and mats, de-matting tool will certainly do the job. Your dog's ears should be checked periodically. This is especially important if your dog's breed has dropped ears since it is more susceptible to bacterial and fungal infection. Unknown to many, even to some dog owners, dogs as young as 3 years old can have gingivitis if they are not given regular tooth brushing. Gingivitis is a gum infection that affects the bloodstream to the vital organs of your dog's body that could potentially lead to more serious health problems. Thus, making sure that your dog receives a regular brushing of teeth will prevent this from happening. Invest Taking care of a dog can be comparable to taking care of a baby (of course you get 4 legs instead of 2 among lots of other things). You need to provide full attention during the first months and constant care on the following years. Along with this is the fact that you should invest on tools and dog supply that your dog needs to maintain a healthy living. Trimmers, scissors, and clippers For some dog owners, especially those with long coat breeds, trimmers, scissors, and clippers are essential dog grooming equipment. This is because dogs with these breeds constantly require trimming and cutting. Just like humans, dogs get easily irritated with their long coat.