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Dog Bathing & Grooming: The Ultimate Guide for a Healthy, Happy Pup

Find answers to the most common dog bathing questions. From how often you should you bathe your pup based on their coat and breed.

Updated on December 11th, 2025

Dog Grooming Terms: Master Groomer Lingo for a Happy, Healthy Dog

Here are a few common terms and phrases that are used around professional grooming salons to explain everyday procedures and coat trims.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Trim Dog Nails Safely: Prevent Pain & Ensure Your Dog's Well-being

Learn more about dog nail trimming and paw caring for your pet to help them look good and feel great.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Dog Haircuts: Styles for Comfort, Health & Your Pup's Best Look

Have questions about the different dog haircuts or grooming styles? Let Petco answer those questions and help you choose the right stylish hairstyle for your dog.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

First Pet Grooming: 7 Questions for a Happy, Stress-Free Pet

Pup looking a little shaggy? Take a look at these 7 questions to ask your groomer before booking a grooming appointment.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

How to groom a puppy who bites the brush and won't stay still?

First of all, Bentley is way too young for a bath (unless he has gotten into something nasty). It is a good idea to bathe him twice a year, just as the hair starts to clump. As for the equipment: I had a Samoyed for years, and also Siberians--another double-coated breed. Your best bet is to use a rake (made for dogs, not your lawn rake!). Aside from a general going-over to get the loose hair out, the best method for grooming Bentley is to pick up a section of hair., as if you were going to tease it. Do nothing with the section except hold it. Rake what's left underneath (the undercoat). If Bentley's hair is really clumping, you can grab a handful yourself. You might want to use the metal comb to get the hair around his face, but it's not really necessary--nor are all the other products you bought. You can train him to the rake by initially just showing it to him with a treat. Just run the rake gently over his coat and treat/praise when he leaves it alone.

My dog sheds too much! How do I reduce all the fur and shedding?

Heavy shedding can be extremely frustrating! Try bathing Leah about once a month and brush her at least 1-2 times per week in an attempt to minimize shedding. You can also use a special grooming tool, such as a Furminator (https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/furminator-short-hair-deshedding-tool-for-small-dogs), which is designed to remove some of the extra undercoat that is most often shed. Just use caution if you decide to use a Furminator because it is easy to overdo it and create some bald spots! I hope this helps and that all goes well!

How to clean my dog's ears, teeth, trim nails, brush fur, and bathe?

All good questions!. Dog's ears are shaped a little bit differently than people's ears. You don't have to be very scared of damaging the ear drums because the canals are L-shaped. As long and you go straight in and do not try and bend a q-tip in a 90 degree angle, there should be very little chance for damage. A cleansing formulation should be available at most pet stores. Deposit this into the ear first, massage at the base of the ear, and then clean the ear with gauze and/or q-tips. Be sure to get most of the liquid out, as leaving residual moisture in the ears can actually cause an infection. As far as teeth, tooth brushes and doggy toothpaste is readily available at your vet or a pet store. You don't have to brush them every night, but once or twice a week would be great. Depending on the color your dog's nails, you can sometimes see precisely just how far you can clip the nails without causing a problem. If you cut too far, you will sever the small blood vessel at the en

PetSmile alternatives & is Dawn dish soap safe for dog paws?

Nikki is adorable! Thanks for including pictures! Yes, PetSmile is expensive, but it is one of the only toothpastes to actually be approved by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. Here is a list of their approved products. http://www.vohc.org/VOHCAcceptedProductsTable_Dogs.pdf PetSmile is what I use with my dogs. (Last year they ran a 25% off sale before Christmas, so I stocked up!) Yes, it is fine to use Dawn on Nikki's feet daily, but I suspect any gentle cleaner would be fine as well. You may have to experiment to find the best shampoo for her. I have been very pleased with EarthBath products, so you might want to try their Oatmeal and Aloe shampoo for itch relief. https://earthbath.com/product/oatmeal-aloe-shampoo/ There are also prescription itch relief shampoo and conditioner products if needed that you can talk to your vet about. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and answered your questions. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.

My 2.5-year-old Lab needs training. What shampoo for shedding?

The best way to teach obedience commands to a dog is by using treats to show her what you want her to do - then reward when she does the behavior correctly. You can work with a good reward-based trainer in your area if you are unsure about how to get started - he/she can show you how to teach her. It's very common for Labs to shed a lot, but you can help by bathing her frequently (once a month if possible) and brushing her daily using a Furminator or other type of shedding tool to remove loose hair. The type of shampoo you use doesn't matter, so I would just use a regular dog shampoo when you bathe her.