Tips & DIY

Florida's most common high-maintenance breed type.

DIY has limits. Here's when to book a salon.

For arthritic, anxious, or fragile seniors who struggle with salon visits.

Quick reference for the most common Florida breeds.

The first bath shapes your puppy's relationship with grooming for life.

Most dogs can be conditioned to tolerate baths. A few will always hate them.

Florida humidity makes drying critical — wet fur breeds bacteria fast.

Slicker, undercoat rake, mat splitter, comb — what each does best.

Bangs in the eyes is a real problem. Here's how to fix it without injuring your dog.

Some mats you can fix. Some need a groomer.

Most pet store shampoos are wrong for Florida dogs. Here's what to look for.

Florida water is hard. That changes how you wash your dog.

Most owners are too scared to do nails. Here's how to start.

Florida humidity demands weekly ear care. Here's how to do it right.

5 minutes a day prevents most matting and skin issues.