Plain the game mechanics feel a bit wonky sometimes and the physics get weird. i find dragging and clicking to groom pets is the main thing.
Step you select tools and drag over pet fur to groom them.
Clicking and dragging to groom pets is the main thing. The controls can be sensitive leading to accidental resets.
Most focusing on a specific order yields better grooming results without a mess. The mechanics are simple yet the constant need to clean and groom pets might tire you out.
Q1 Controls: A: Clicking and dragging. Q2 Objective: A: Groom pets and decorate rooms. Q3 Features: A: Not stated. Q4 Main mechanic: A: Select tools and drag over fur.