If you would like to save a little money and you are feeling ambitious you might want to groom your precious pooch! I might not be as difficult as you think!

Wash and brush first. Bathing and brushing your dog before you cut helps to get rid of tangles and clumps of hair that can make grooming more difficult — and even painful.

Quieter is better. Depending on your dog, you may already be well aware, but loud noises can surprise or even distress them. Test different clippers and get the one that makes the least noise; it will make the experience better for both of you.

Go slow. Don’t push the clipper too fast, it will leave lines.

Work with your dog. Hold your dog to avoid sudden movement. Start shaving from the neck to the back leg, and then do the other side.

Choose the right blade. Different blades work better with different kinds of coats, and it will create different effects, so you should ask what’s best. When in doubt, you can always try snap-on guide combs.

Understand what your breed “should” look like. No one’s saying there isn’t room for a bit of creativity, but it’s always best to know how your dog “should” look before breaking out the clippers. You can find this out pretty easily just by going to the breed club website. Bonus: many of them also have grooming tips!

A well-groomed dog is a happy dog. And there are more tricks you can use to give him that perfect coat on Cesar's Way. There is a certain closeness a dog and master have with one another when there is petting and grooming. We are not sure if it has to do with physical contact, the warmth of your hands on your pup, but it definitely goes a long way in man-dog affection!