How to cut a dog's hair with clippers?

Gently work loose any tangles. (Optional) If your Portuguese Water Dog's coat needs trimming and you're comfortable doing so yourself, now's the time. You can use either your scissors or clippers. If your PWD is in a retriever clip, her hair should be about an inch and a half in length all over. read more

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. read more

If you make a mistake, don’t fret. Your dog may have a bad hair day, but it’ll eventually grow out. The main thing to be concerned with is using your clippers safely. Using clippers safely. Here are some handy guidelines for safely using clippers on your dog’s coat: Be sure your clipper blades are sharp. Dull clippers pull hair more. read more

Learning how to use dog clippers is not only needed if your dog has long hair. Most pups need a trim at least once in a while. read more