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    Grooming and Care

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    Adult black and grey curly-coated dog with a thick, dense coat lying on a leash on green grass, the coat type most prone to matting without regular brushing.
    Grooming and Care

    Matted Dog Hair Grooming: What a Groomer Can Save

    A packed mat cannot always be safely brushed out. Partners Dogs groomers explain when matted dog hair grooming means a shave down, and how to prevent ...

    12 min read

    Adult red and white Husky with a thick double coat lying calmly on a leash in an outdoor play yard at Partners Dogs, handler's legs visible beside it.
    Grooming and Care

    Should You Shave a Double Coated Dog in Arizona?

    Shaving a double coated dog in summer feels like relief at 112 degrees, but Arizona groomers explain when brushing wins and when a shave down is ...

    11 min read

    Adult chocolate Labrador retriever with a happy, open-mouth expression outdoors on green grass.
    Grooming and Care

    Puppy vs Adult Dog Multivitamin: What Changes

    Puppy vs adult dog multivitamin: Partners Dogs prices both formulas the same. See what changes on the label, what a jar costs per day, and when to ...

    9 min read

    A Partners Dogs groomer offering a treat while gently holding a French Bulldog's paw during a calm nail trim.
    Anxiety and Fear

    Dog Nail Trims Without the Fight: A Calm Plan

    Does your dog hate nail trims? This calm, step-by-step plan ends the fight, from paw handling to a full trim, with no wrestling match required.

    12 min read

    Two wet Golden Retrievers cooling off together in a play pool at Partners Dogs, the dusty, wet coat that Arizona's dry heat leaves needing a rinse.
    Grooming and Care

    How Often to Bathe a Dog in Arizona's Dry Air

    How often to bathe a dog in Arizona depends on coat type and season. See the schedule, why over-bathing dries out a desert coat, and when brushing is ...

    11 min read

    A calm yellow Labrador lying on the floor while a Partners Dogs handler trims her nails by hand, leash resting nearby.
    Anxiety and Fear

    Dog Hates the Groomer? A Calmer Way to Get Clean

    If your dog hates the groomer, a calmer option exists. See what changes with a familiar handler, hand drying, and clear limits on what a bath alone ...

    10 min read

    Close-up of a dog's paw being held steady for a nail trim with a rotary grinder, part of the routine paw, coat, ear, and skin care Arizona's dry desert climate makes non-negotiable.
    Grooming and Care

    Desert Dog Care Kit: Paws, Coat, Ears and Skin

    Dog paw care in Arizona heat starts with a pavement test: a simple routine for paws, ears, eyes, teeth, and coat that Scottsdale and Cave Creek ...

    15 min read

    An adult blue merle Australian Shepherd being brushed with a dematting comb during a bath, tongue out and relaxed while a groomer works through its wet coat.
    Grooming and Care

    Arizona Dog Skin, Coat, and Paw Care Guide

    Walking on hot pavement without testing it first can burn paws. Learn the desert-safe skin, coat, and paw routine Partners Dogs uses in the Desert ...

    8 min read

    A Partners Dogs team member kneels on the floor and gently holds a dog's collar and leash while making close, face-to-face eye contact in a calm handling moment.
    Grooming and Care

    How to Brush Your Dog's Teeth: 3 Tips That Work

    How do you brush your dog's teeth without a fight? Start with handling, not the toothbrush, the routine Partners Dogs trainers use in the North ...

    6 min read

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