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Katherine is certified in Domestic Animal Sciences and Animal Grooming with primary focus on dogs. She has had her pet canine, Anastasia, for two years now, who is also her ESA service dog. Katherine has written multiple articles about pets and their grooming, and has knowledge on multiple specialty pet grooming products for dogs.

8 Prettiest Dog Breeds You Will Fall In Love With

Every dog has its own unique markings, traits, and personality; beauty is often appreciated when it comes to having a furry companion. In fact,...

10 Mellow Dog Breeds To Get For A Calm & Peaceful...

Having a dog is one of the healthiest relationships you could ever have. If you've ever had a dog, you know how amazing they...

Dog Grooming Schedule: How Often Should You Groom Your Dog

A dog’s grooming needs vary based upon their breed, coat type, age and other variables. For example, a long-haired dog will require more regular...

Pet Hair Clippers for Dogs: A Buyer’s Guide

Which pet hair clippers for dogs you're going to buy will depend on a few factors. Knowing how you will use the clippers, what...

9 Ways to Make Your Dog Always Smell Fresh

We all know what a wet dog smells like, and sometimes, when you visit other dog owners' homes, you can smell wet dogs -...

The Best Dog Grooming Scissors Sets

More and more pet owners are beginning to groom their dogs at home, which is a far more affordable approach than visiting a professional...

Can I Put Coconut Oil on My Dog’s Fur?

Coconut oil has become quite the craze. People eat it, use it to cook with, and even apply it topically, but is it safe...

How to Make Whitening Dog Shampoo

We all know the power of white color. We dress in white to look appealing and make a good first impression. But, don’t you...

List of Dogs With Hair (and Not Fur) for Allergic People

The term “hypoallergenic dog” is now known as a mainstream description of dogs that are less likely to cause allergic reactions in people due...

How to Remove Stains from White Dog Fur

All dogs have a tendency to get dirty because, well, they're dogs. And dirt on pups with white fur will often be the most...

A Dog Haircut Your Pooch Deserves

Among the many accessories and expenditures our pets require, some parts of grooming a dog may sometimes fall to the wayside. Yet, while not...

7 Tips for Shaving a Double Coated Dog

Pet owners are often confused about the grooming of double coated breeds. Huskies, Golden Retrievers, Samoyeds and German Shepherd dogs are just some of...

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