Special tools are required to properly and safely groom your dog. Basic tools for all dog breeds include a brush, comb and scissors. But dogs with long coats require different dog grooming tools than dogs with wire coats, smooth coats or curly coats.

Here is a comprehensive list of tools to consider purchasing for dog grooming:

Boar’s Bristle Brush - This dog grooming brush is excellent in removing the undercoat of long-coated breeds and also helps in getting rid of matted hair in the undercoat.

Bristle Brushes (soft, medium, and stiff) - These dog brushes can be used on different short-coated breeds for normal brushing and to remove the undercoat of certain types of long-coated breeds.

Cage Dryer - This type of dog grooming dryer is designed to fit on a cage so the dog may be dried inside the cage. This helps to reduce the dog’s movement so a better grooming job can be done.

Chamois cloth - This cloth is used for polishing the coats of short-haired dogs.

Comb - The best dog grooming comb is a regulation sized steel comb that has both medium and fine teeth. This pet comb will do a good job on most dog breeds.

Duplex dresser - A stripping tool used on most Terriers and other breeds.

Floor dryer - This type of dog grooming dryer is generally used for fluff drying a dog’s coat. Because the dryer has a long arm it can be used to easily direct the hot air on the coat and dry the hair evenly.

Grooming post and loop - This indispensable piece of pet grooming equipment should be one portable and easily be attachable to any size table. The loop is placed around the dog’s neck to keep them in place and to ensure their safety.

Snap-on comb - This dog groomer comb is a favorite among ”fast job groomers.” When slipped over a #15 blade it will leave a uniform 5/8 inches of hair wherever it is used. This type of grooming comb is available in six different sizes for different dog breeds.

Dog grooming table (18′, x 34”) - This standard size dog grooming table is usually a folding type and easy to carry and set up in a different location. It is 30″ high and the top has a ribbed rubber matting surface. The 18 X 34 inch table is ideal for grooming small breed dogs and the 24 X 36 inch version works for most breeds.

High-speed floor dryer - This dog grooming dryer is the same as the other floor dryers except that it has a special high-speed motor attached for fluff drying long-coated breeds like the Poodle, English Sheepdog or Afghan.

Hound Grooming Glove - The hound grooming glove is used on the coats of various short-haired dogs in the hound family.

Cleaning your dogs ears requires special attention please read further to make sure you are doing it properly so you do not harm their ears.