Use the arrow keys to move between letters. Press Enter or Space on the first letter of a word, then again on the last letter. Press Escape to cancel.
A few of the words
- SHAMPOO
- Dog shampoos are formulated to match a dog's skin pH, which sits closer to neutral than human skin — using people's shampoo too often can dry out a dog's coat over time.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- CLIPPER
- Electric clippers designed for dogs use lower-heat blades than barber clippers, helping prevent skin irritation on sensitive or thick-coated breeds.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- TANGLE
- Tangles and knots are more than cosmetic — a tight mat can trap moisture against the skin and cause irritation, which is why regular brushing between baths matters so much.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- GLOVE
- Rubber grooming gloves let you massage and de-shed at the same time; many short-haired dogs prefer the gentle pressure of a glove to a traditional bristle brush.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
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Grooming the Dog: a free large-print word search
Free large-print dog grooming word search — find the brush, the comb, the clipper, and everything that keeps a coat soft and gleaming.
About Grooming the Dog
Grooming a dog is one of the quiet rituals of pet ownership — warm water running over a wriggly back, the gentle drag of a comb through a freshly rinsed coat, the shake that sends droplets flying across the bathroom. A good brushing keeps shedding manageable and gives you a few peaceful minutes to check in on your dog from nose to tail. Whether it's a quick once-over with a rubber glove or a full spa day with shampoo and a blow-dryer, the reward is the same: a soft, sweet-smelling dog curled up beside you.
How to play
- 1Find a word.Tap its first letter, then tap along to its last — the trail fills in and finishes itself when it spells a word. Or press the first letter and drag.
- 2Words run in straight lines.Across and down, and on the harder difficulties diagonally and backwards.
- 3It marks itself.Each word you find takes on its own soft colour on the grid and is crossed off the list.
- 4Choose a difficulty.Relaxed, Classic or Challenging set those directions and how much the word list helps — never the grid size. Tap the A buttons at the top to enlarge the letters, or pinch the grid.
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