Grooming
Brushes, deshedding tools, nail grinders, shampoo and dental care.
Our picks
Best Brush for Goldendoodle (2026): Slicker, Comb and Dematting Picks
The best brush for a goldendoodle is a long-pin slicker plus a steel comb. Picks by coat type, puppy coat change, mats, mini doodles and how often to brush.
Best Brush for Maltese (2026): The 4-Tool Kit for a Silky, Mat-Free Coat
The best brush for Maltese is a pin brush plus a steel comb, used daily. 4 picks, a coat-length matrix and a step-by-step routine from the breed club's advice.
Best Brushes for German Shepherds (2026): Undercoat Rakes and Slickers
The best brush for a German shepherd is a pair: an undercoat rake plus a slicker. 5 picks, a coat-blowing routine, and how not to overuse deshedding blades.
Best Brushes for Siberian Huskies (2026): Undercoat Rakes for Blow Season
The best brush for a husky is a rake first, a slicker for upkeep and a comb to check. 6 picks, a coat-blow plan, husky mixes and how often to brush.
Best Brush for Golden Retrievers (2026): Slicker Brush, Rake and Comb
The best brush for a golden retriever is a kit: the right slicker brush for golden retrievers, an undercoat rake and a steel comb. 6 picks and a routine.
Best Dog Clippers (2026): Grooming Clippers by Coat Type, Plus a Blade Length Chart
The best dog clippers for every coat, with a blade and guard length chart: cordless clippers for trims and A5-style grooming clippers for thick coats.
Best Dog Dryer (2026): High Velocity and Quiet Dog Blow Dryers for Home
The best dog blow dryer for your dog's coat: high velocity dryers for double coats, budget picks, and how to keep heat and noise safe at home.
Best Dog Grooming Table (2026): Folding, Hydraulic and Grooming Hammocks
The best dog grooming table for your dog's size and your back: folding tables with arms, hydraulic and electric lifts, and grooming hammocks for nail trims.
Best Dog Shampoo for Pitbulls (2026): 5 Gentle Picks for Sensitive Skin
The best dog shampoo for pitbulls is gentle and low on fragrance, because the breed is prone to itchy skin. 5 gentle picks and a which-shampoo table.
Best Nail Grinders for Dogs (2026): 4 Picks for Calm, Short Nails
The best dog nail grinder for your dog depends on nail thickness and noise. 4 picks from Whole Dog Journal's trainer-tester, plus a step-by-step grinding plan.
Best Wipes for French Bulldogs (2026): Wrinkle, Fold and Paw Picks
The best wipes for French bulldogs clean the nose rope, face folds and tail pocket gently, then you dry them. 3 picks, a fold-by-fold map and warning signs.
Guides
Dog Shedding a Lot? What's Normal and How to Get It Under Control
Dog shedding a lot? Learn normal coat blow vs. warning signs, then follow a simple deshed, bathe, dry and vacuum routine to get hair under control.
Dog Shedding Season: When Dogs Shed the Most, by Breed
When is dog shedding season? Most double-coated dogs blow coat in spring and fall. See how 10 popular breeds shed, and how often to brush in shedding season.
How Often Should You Bathe a Dog? A Bathing and Brushing Schedule by Coat Type
How often should you bathe a dog? Most need a bath every 4 to 8 weeks or when dirty. See bathing and brushing by coat type and breed, plus how to do it.
How to Dry a Dog After a Bath: Towel First, Then the Dryer (Safely)
How to dry a dog after a bath: towel off hard, then a dryer on low heat a foot away. Plus drying without a dryer, and a dog who hates the dryer.
How to Get Dog Hair Off the Couch, Clothes, Car Seats and Carpet
How to get dog hair off the couch, clothes, blankets, car seats and carpet: what works on each surface, a 10-minute laundry trick, and the brushing fix.
How to Groom a Goldendoodle at Home: Step by Step, From Brush-Out to Teddy Bear Cut
How to groom a goldendoodle at home: line brushing, mats, bath and dry, then clipper blade and comb lengths for the body, face and paws, and when to call a pro.
How to Trim Dog Nails at Home: Clippers vs Grinder, the Quick and Black Nails
How to trim dog nails at home: where the quick is, clippers vs a grinder, black and overgrown nails, how often to trim, and a 7-day plan for nervous dogs.
Should You Shave a Double-Coated Dog? Why Not, and What to Do Instead
Should you shave a double-coated dog? Usually not: the AKC and ASPCA say the coat helps with heat and sun. What to do instead for goldens, Labs and Corgis.