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title: The Best Dog Grooming Tips & Tricks For Dogs in York | Grooming Knowledge Base
description: Grooming Knowledge Base | The Best Dog Grooming Tips & Tricks For Dogs in York, Wigginton, Haxby, Strensall, New Earswick, Huntington and Surrounding Areas
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- [Full Dog Groom](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-prices-and-packages-in-york)
- [Hand Stripping](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/hand-stripping-in-york)
- [Puppy Grooming](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/puppy-grooming-in-york)
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TOPIC
# Grooming Knowledge Base
- [ALL](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/all)
- [Dog Health](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/dog-health)
- [Grooming Knowledge Base](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/grooming-knowledge-base)
- [Dog Nutrition](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/dog-nutrition)
- [Dog Behaviour](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/dog-behaviour)
- [Dog Guide](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/dog-guide)
- [Dog Education](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/dog-education)
- [Dog Grooming](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/dog-grooming)
- [Dog Walks](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/dog-walks)
- [Dog Brushing](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/dog-brushing)
- [Hand Stripping](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/hand-stripping)
- [Doodles](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/doodles)
- [Dog Deshedding](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/dog-deshedding)
- [Dog Friendly Cafes](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/dog-friendly-cafes)
- [Senior Dog Care](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/senior-dog-care)
- [Dog Bathing](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/dog-bathing)
- [Puppy Grooming](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/tag/puppy-grooming)
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Grooming Knowledge Base
### [Canine Skin and Coat Anatomy for Groomers: Know What You Are Working With](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/canine-skin-and-coat-anatomy-for-groomers)
A groomer's guide to canine skin and coat anatomy: skin structure, the hair growth cycle, single versus double coats and why it all shapes your...
Lucy Oct 15, 2026
Grooming Knowledge Base
### [When to Refer a Dog to the Vet: A Groomer's Guide](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/when-to-refer-a-dog-to-the-vet)
A working groomer's guide to when to refer a dog to the vet: spotting lumps, ear and skin infections, injuries and gland issues, and how to recognise...
Lucy Oct 13, 2026
Grooming Knowledge Base
### [Choosing and Diluting Dog Shampoo: A Groomer's Guide](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/choosing-and-diluting-dog-shampoo)
A working groomer's guide to choosing dog shampoo by coat and skin, getting dilution ratios right, using medicated and whitening washes, and why...
Lucy Oct 12, 2026
Grooming Knowledge Base
### [Hand Stripping Tools Explained: A Groomer's Guide](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/hand-stripping-tools-explained)
A hand-stripping trained groomer explains stripping knives, stones, chalk and finger technique, so you can choose the right tools and strip a wire...
Lucy Oct 12, 2026
Grooming Knowledge Base
### [Behind the Clippers: Essential Kit for a New Dog Groomer](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/essential-kit-for-a-new-dog-groomer)
A working groomer's guide to the essential kit every new dog groomer needs, from clippers and blades to scissors, dryers and PPE, and where to spend...
Lucy Oct 8, 2026
Grooming Knowledge Base
### [Behind the Clippers: Snap-On Combs and Guide Combs Explained](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/snap-on-comb-guide-combs-explained)
How guide combs and comb-over-blade attachments work, what the lengths mean and when to reach for a snap-on comb versus scissoring. A groomer's...
Lucy Oct 6, 2026
Grooming Knowledge Base
### [How to Choose Brushes, Combs and Rakes: Matching the Tool to the Coat](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/how-to-choose-brushes-combs-and-rakes)
How to choose grooming brushes, combs and rakes as a pro: slickers, pin brushes, combs, undercoat rakes and dematters matched to each coat type.
Lucy Oct 5, 2026
Grooming Knowledge Base
### [Pro Technique: How to Groom a Poodle Face, Feet and Tail](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/how-to-groom-a-poodle-face-feet-and-tail)
A groomer's step-by-step guide to the poodle clean face, feet and pompom tail: fine blades, safe clipping around the eyes, and getting clean, tidy...
Lucy Oct 5, 2026
Grooming Knowledge Base
### [In the Salon: How to Bath a Dog Professionally](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/how-to-bath-a-dog-professionally)
A groomer's step-by-step on the professional two-step wash: shampoo dilution, water temperature, protecting ears and rinsing every trace of product...
Lucy Oct 2, 2026
Grooming Knowledge Base
### [Mastering the Blend: How to Marry Clipper and Scissor Work](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/how-to-blend-clipper-and-scissor-work)
A groomer's guide to seamless transitions: how to blend clipper and scissor work, kill hard lines with guard combs and finish clean with the shears.
Lucy Sep 30, 2026
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Fluffs Dog Grooming
Wigginton,
York, YO32 2TW
Tel: [07955270459](tel:07955270459)
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### Local Areas
- [Strensall](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-in-strensall)
- [Huntington](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-in-huntington)
- [New Earswick](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-in-new-earswick)
- [Wigginton](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-groomer-in-wigginton)
- [Haxby](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-groomer-in-haxby)
### Popular Breeds
- [Cockapoos](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/cockapoo-grooming-in-york)
- [Labradors](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/labrador-grooming-in-york)
- [Cocker Spaniels](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/spaniel-grooming-in-york)
- [Golden Retrievers](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/golden-retriever-grooming-in-york)
- [Poodles](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/poodle-grooming-in-york)
- [Pomeranian](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/pomeranian-dog-groomer-in-york)
- [Shih Tzu](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/shih-tzu-grooming-in-york)
- [Cavalier King Charles](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-grooming-in-york)
- [Bichon Frise](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/bichon-frise-grooming-in-york)
- [Miniature Schnauzer](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/miniature-schnauzer-grooming-in-york)
- [Cavapoo](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/cavapoo-grooming-in-york)
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