Taking charge of your dog's grooming needs -- from bathing to trimming hair to nail care -- can put a fair amount of money back into your wallet, and what's more, you might actually enjoy it. But don't expect to get rid of your groomer entirely: Mr Precieux head certified groomer at Dogtopia, a national chain of dog day cares, spas, boutiques and boarding facilities, says some of the less appealing tasks, namely pulling your pup's inner ear hair and emptying his anal glands, are best left to the professionals, since mistakes can sometimes have serious health consequences. Similarly, you should take on tasks like nail-clipping only after asking your vet or a professional groomer for a demonstration.