Pet Grooming.
My uncle bought my aunt a kitten for Christmas, and when I stayed at their house recently, I had my cat with me. The two got along famously, and soon my cat was giving the kitten a bath. That's not unusual for cats, of course. Cat tongues were made for cleaning. Dog tongues, on the other hand, were made for slobbering. That why it's impressive how patient this feline is while French bulldog Chai practically devours her ear with his kisses in this video. More Funny Dog Videos ...
Jan Nieman For those who love pets, it seems natural that you'd want to make a living from working with them. After all, what could be more fun than washing and grooming cute, furry dogs all day? Well Jan Nieman did just that -- for 21 years. And she has quite the story to tell about it in her recent book Going to the Dogs: Confessions of a Mobile Pet Groomer. All from the comfort of a mobile pet-grooming van cruising around the Baltimore area, Nieman groomed just about everything -- dogs, cats, you name it! Many times, hilarity ensued. Such a case was when she groomed Spaz, a large springer spaniel, who more than lived up to his name, she says. "With all legs scrambling in four different ...
Whether your canine is a pampered lap dog or a rough-and-tumble outdoor lover, its fur can quickly pick up dirt, tangles and knots. (And your furniture and carpet can quickly pick up loose hairs!) With the wide variety of tools on the market, you can easily maintain your dog's coat and control everyday shedding without hitting the grooming parlor. Our friends at Zootoo rounded up five of their favorite dog brushes to keep your pooch's coat salon-style pristine. Kong The rounded bristles of the Zoom Groom Brush by Kong are effective at grooming both long and short coats, making the product ideal for multibreed households. The durable, easy-to-grip rubber brush helps rid coats of loose ...
Michele Zinser grooming Titan What animal lover hasn't daydreamed about ditching their desk job and applying for a job at the zoo? Or at a doggy daycare? Or tracking gorillas in Africa? We sure have, but since most of us may never actually get to work with the animals we love, we thought we'd introduce you to a few people who do. Name: Michele Zinser Age: 53 Job Title: Owner and operator of Sudz 'n Style Mobile Grooming What kind of training do you need to enter the pet grooming business? There are two ways to enter the profession. You can start out at the bottom as a bather and learn the trade over time. Or the second way, which is what I did, is to go to a grooming school. I was a ...
Daybis, Flickr Dog Breed: Boston Terrier Personality: Though also known as the "Boston bull," this breed is described by Dog Breed Info Center as "gentle, alert, very intelligent, well-mannered and enthusiastic." The American Kennel Club praises Bostons as "truly an all-American dog... lively and highly intelligent... with an excellent disposition." Grooming: Only a "minimum amount" is needed for this short-haired breed, according to the AKC. Common Health Issues: BostonTerrierHub.com notes that Boston terriers "are generally healthy, long-lived dogs," and that their most common health issues are those that are common to many breeds: patellar luxation, eye problems, distemper, ...
akcporn, flickr Dog Breed: Bichon Frise Personality: "A cheerful, happy dog," says the American Kennel Club, which goes so far as to label the bichon frise "merry." Originally bred as a companion dog, the bichon enjoys nothing more than basking in the nearness of you. "It has an independent spirit, is intelligent, affectionate, bold and lively," notes Dog Breed Info Center, Also, "it has a self-assured, happy temperament that is easy to live with." Grooming: While this dog is considered a non-shedding breed, it still requires daily grooming and some experts recommend a professional grooming once a month. The AKC's website explains, "Hair grows continually and does not shed, so extensive ...