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Dog grooming : an owners handbook / Agnes Murphy.

Summary:

"Every owner wants to do the best for their dog. This easy-to-follow guide to grooming and caring for your pet dog will help you to do just that, showing you how to achieve a professional-looking trim at home. Various breeds and styles are covered, as well as how to use equipment safely and correctly. The importance of preparation is explained, with guidance on de-matting, washing and drying correctly prior to cutting. A health check is included in the book to help readers identify and deal with problems early."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0719843073
  • ISBN: 9780719843075
  • Physical Description: 143 pages : color photographs ; 25 cm
  • Publisher: Wiltshire, England : The Crowood Press, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
"Agnes Murphy has been grooming for 40 years, both commercially and for the show ring. Member of both the prestigious Guild of Master Groomers, the International Cardinal Crystal Circle and, previously, Groomteam, Scotland, she was International Groomer of the Year and Gold Medallist at Intergroom, USA. She currently judges grooming shows also Gundogs and Poodles at Championship dog shows. Agnes owns Scotgroom Grooming Training Centre in Carluke, Scotland."--Back cover.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Welfare and safety -- Tools of the trade -- The delicate bits -- When problems are uncovered -- Bathing and drying -- Grooming out -- Natural coats and retrievers -- Hand stripping -- Flowing tresses -- The fluffies -- Conclusion.
Subject:
Dogs > Grooming.
Genre:
Handbooks and manuals.

Available copies

  • 2 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Richlands Branch Library 636.7083 MUR (Text) 36015000489837 Adult Nonfiction Checked out 08/18/2026

Accessibility Features

Summary: "Every owner wants to do the best for their dog. This easy-to-follow guide to grooming and caring for your pet dog will help you to do just that, showing you how to achieve a professional-looking trim at home. Various breeds and styles are covered, as well as how to use equipment safely and correctly. The importance of preparation is explained, with guidance on de-matting, washing and drying correctly prior to cutting. A health check is included in the book to help readers identify and deal with problems early."--