How to Trim a Dog's Eyebrows

If you have a dog who has incredibly long eyebrows, you may think he looks like a grumpy old man or the cutest thing on earth. Many breeds have long hair just above their eyes and telling the difference between eyebrows and hair just above the eyes isn't always possible. Some dogs have long eyebrows that to grow out to near impossible lengths, turning down into your dog's face and blocking his vision--but also providing a super cute look. Trimming your dog’s eyebrows is not difficult, it just requires some patience from your dog and some understanding from you that he may be a little fearful of the scissors right next to his face.

Your dog might be a little worried about having scissors near his eyes. Keep the scissors parallel to his skin and not pointed toward him. Ease any tension you both have about the potential for injury should he move. You can also offer your dog lots of tasty treats during this process to help keep his attention and make him feel better. 

• Some dogs look really good with long eyebrows. Be sure they are trimmed and neat and not getting into your dog's eyes.
• Be sure to pay close attention to how you are holding the scissors anytime you are cutting near your dog's face or eyes.
• Keep your dog's head very still. Whether you are using a partner or a harness, you need to ensure the dog does not turn or jerk his head, causing injury.
•  Be aware of your dog's whiskers. He uses whiskers to feel air movement and track nearby objects.
• If your dog's eyebrows are growing so long that they are irritating the eyes, your dog could tear up quite often, causing tear stains down in his eyes and nose.
• Cover your dog's eyes as you are cutting his eyebrows to ensure the fur does not fall down into his eyes as you cut.
• Some breeds' typical cuts have eyebrows longer and thicker than the fur around the face, accentuating the eyebrows. If this is the look you would like for your pup, be sure you understand the typical cut for the breed you have.