You can usually buy them at your local pet store. It is required that you brush its teeth every after meals. Once a day is enough. Do this regularly to prevent any plaque and to keep its breath fresh and smelling good. 3. Shampoo. The skin of your dog is also sensitive. So it is not advisable to use any shampoo, soap or detergent to wash his coat. Thus, you need to invest dog shampoo and dog conditioner to keep their scalp and coat healthy and clean. Among the optional dog grooming tools include grooming tables and cage or stand dyers. Grooming tables come in hydraulic models, stationary or electrical versions. Cage and stand dyers on the other hand are more popular on dog spa. Silky coat dogs like the Yorkshire Terriers, Shetland Sheepdogs, Rough Collies and Afghan hounds, require daily grooming, a lot of care, and regular trimming. Nails Keeping the nails clean is another important dog grooming practice you should know. You can use either scissors style nail clipper or the guillotine style clipper. The dog grooming training will teach you how to choose the right tool for the right breed and for the right job. If you are taking a bath (and I am sure you are), then you know how to give your dog a bath. You just have to do the same bathing procedure, right? Wrong! Giving your dog a bath is tricky. 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. Grooming your pet only implies that you're concerned with his health. Pets are also like humans who need special care and attention. When you know that your dog is dirt free and well-groomed, then you can say that he's in good shape. Here are some pointers on how you can take good care of your dog's overall hygiene: 1.