Dog care means providing everything your dog needs from food, shelter, healthy environment, to dog grooming supplies. You might ask, "Why are dog grooming supplies included in dog care?" Like you, your dog needs to remain clean, neat, and free from disease. It is true that food, shelter, and healthy place for your dog to roam around will keep it safe and healthy. The task for you then is to weigh the service, facilities, staff skills and expertise, and location to pinpoint your particular shop. The second is by grooming your dog on your own. Grooming your dog should be done carefully and properly. You should know the right way on how to groom your particular dog since different dog breeds should require different approach and grooming frequency. What is being recommended by experts is to brush the coat several times week. 3.Trimming the nails. In trimming the nails of your dogs, it is best to use clippers that are specifically designed for dogs. It is not advisable to use ordinary scissors for trimming the nails of your pet. When trimming, it would be best if you cut the nails after the dog's bath. Tooth brushing will prevent cavity build up and would prevent periodontal disease. Dog toothpaste is available widely on dog supply shops. You may also want to seek for veterinarian's help on cleaning your dog's teeth. Coat For different types of breed, frequency of brushing and trimming varies. For dogs with long, thick, coarse or straight coat, daily brushing and frequent trimming is required. 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. Once put in your dog's coat, you will have them smelling as sweet as if they have just step out of their bath. If you cannot afford to buy one of these perfumes, you can go for the other option. That is, you can buy one of those body sprays in the grocery. Find one that you like and spray them all over your dog.