dog grooming

DIY dog grooming. My dog is a bit mean, so I am being forced to do it myself?
I have a 6 year male Shih Tzu. Whenever going to the hairdresser to get scared and growls and snaps. I was an abuser before he could deal with him, but I have since moved out of state. I have tried every abuser in the area where I live now, it is customary for the groom in it all or they call me in the middle and the groom says "Come get it, I work with the singing of this dog." Or that I charged about $ 100 on the normal price because it said the wrong thing and took much of his time. So I was forced to face the fact that I have to do this myself. I bought a dog grooming kit with scissors, brushes and scissors. But I am confused about something, do not shave the dog before the bath? Or is I give him a bath, dry it and then shave it? Or should I bathe him after shaving, while his hair still wet? And please do not tell me race does not need be shaved, I know, but he isn't happy when your hair is long. Any information and advice will help a lot, thanks!
Wow, that's like almost nobody read your question and just throwing all kinds of opinions on the mats and things that did not even mention. Weird. In addition, approximately 95% of PET Shih Tzus are cut down in different lengths "Puppy Cuts". In general, clip layer, washing the dog, the dog dry reclip coat. You may find that the dog bites at the same point that bites the groom, in which case it would have to resort to the veterinary preparation. Places to see his fingers and face are making your feet and around her face. Some men get nasty to have his soldiers shaved. If not neutered, I recommend that he made. It makes no sense never breed a Shih Tzu with a bad attitude, Shih Tzus are generally quiet and friendly and never mean. If preparation can not manage your hair, go to a pet store and buy a super yacht and get one Andis which includes a sheet # 10. Then you could buy a sheet # 4 on the side and you could cut with the blade in the winter, 10 in the summer.
Basic Dog Grooming : Filing a Dog’s Nails with a Dremel