1st Time Grooming Brooke Myself-w/photos

[xiju]

You did an awesome job on both dogs! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the tip on the little grooming table. I'm definitely looking into that.

[shirlblack]

Originally Posted by YorkieChick1

Well, tonight I decided to tackle grooming Booboo, my huge Teapot!!

You did a fantastic job! Can't wait to tackle Scooter! Everything but his nails of course. I'll leave that for the Vet's office.

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

great job...hehe...i just got my video...haven't watched it but plan too this weekend...

[YorkieChick1]

Originally Posted by Reese1

Wow he almost looks like a different dog, great job!
LOL, I had to go and read your post again, I thought all that hair came off of Brooke!
All of our supplies should be here by Friday! What did you find the most challenging? We are so nervous!

He does look so different!! The most challenging is just getting them to stand for you!! They want to sit and lay and lean against you!! They were both lazy!! Now I did groom them at night, after dinner, but I do this for a reason, because they are more relaxed and then they don't fight me!! But they were like trying to groom jello!! They are actually both pretty good with baths and trims and such, they just hate their nails done and that is the part I hate too!! I say just go for it!! It's only hair and it will grow back!! Try and not be nervous and just tackle it because I think they can feel you and if you are hesitant they try and wiggle and squirm. Also, before I put them on the pink table I put it on the floor and they sniffed it and I gave them a treat. When I put them on it, another treat, show them the clippers, treat, rub clipper on them when off, treat, turn clippers on, treat, etc... Make it a positive experience and if you are getting stressed or they are you don't have to complete it all at once! Do a little one day and then continue the next day! Hope this helps!!

[nygee]

So BooBoo fit well in your grooming table, thats good news, I can't wait to receive mine... You did a fantastic job... By the picture, it seems like you went scissor happy!!

[Reese1]

Originally Posted by YorkieChick1

He does look so different!! The most challenging is just getting them to stand for you!! They want to sit and lay and lean against you!! They were both lazy!! Now I did groom them at night, after dinner, but I do this for a reason, because they are more relaxed and then they don't fight me!! But they were like trying to groom jello!! They are actually both pretty good with baths and trims and such, they just hate their nails done and that is the part I hate too!! I say just go for it!! It's only hair and it will grow back!! Try and not be nervous and just tackle it because I think they can feel you and if you are hesitant they try and wiggle and squirm. Also, before I put them on the pink table I put it on the floor and they sniffed it and I gave them a treat. When I put them on it, another treat, show them the clippers, treat, rub clipper on them when off, treat, turn clippers on, treat, etc... Make it a positive experience and if you are getting stressed or they are you don't have to complete it all at once! Do a little one day and then continue the next day! Hope this helps!!

Thank you for the advice and encouragement! I'm sure it will be trial and error and I know we will get better at it!
It will be better for them in the long run and it will be a great money saver too!
Again great job!!

[Rosey07]

yes bravo bravo clap clap good job.

[GurleyGirl]

Great job grooming! I love the picture with Brooke next to Booboo's hair!!

Job well done!!

[connie777]

Your dogs look great for a first try at grooming. Your very courageous
What I need to know...because I am about to bring home an 8 week old puppy on Saturday..is how do you get your dogs to sit still and accept the brushing, nail clipping etc?
My previous dog, Bentley, was a very sweet little guy.....but needed to be given medication in order to slow him down to work on his coat. When it came to nail trimming I had to take him to a pro because he would never allow me to get near his nails with a clipper in my hands.

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

did you ever get around to doing your last one...hehe

[RMKC]

I'd say you did a very good job i wish i was that brave

[ARCHIE]

Your doing a great job! Congratulations.
Your babies are so pretty.

[greenmsgo84]

Great job Brooke and Booboo look beautiful. Your so brave Faith would not stand for me to touch her paws I'm just lucky she lets me bath her every week.

[YorkieChick1]

Originally Posted by connie777

Your dogs look great for a first try at grooming. Your very courageous
What I need to know...because I am about to bring home an 8 week old puppy on Saturday..is how do you get your dogs to sit still and accept the brushing, nail clipping etc?
My previous dog, Bentley, was a very sweet little guy.....but needed to be given medication in order to slow him down to work on his coat. When it came to nail trimming I had to take him to a pro because he would never allow me to get near his nails with a clipper in my hands.

Hi Connie, I think you just have to start them young. When your dog is sleepy and he's lying on your lap just start touching them all over. You look in their ears, play with their feet, separate their toes, press on their nails, look at their teeth, etc. You want to get the puppy used to you touching them all over in a non-threatening way. It will help for grooming and for vet visits. It's easier when they are tired. Then you can try brushing them with a very soft brush. Everything is slow and in stages. If you frighten your pup with nail clippers or a brush at this time, it takes more time to get them unafraid of it. Go slow. Also you can use treats. Show them the brush and give a treat. If they sit there and let you brush them, give a treat. Also my dogs did have professional groomers in the beginning which I think helps them to get used to the blow dryer and clippers and nail clipping. Hope this helps and Congrats on your new baby!!

[YorkieChick1]

Well, I finally got around to grooming my 3rd yorkie, Mindy. Mindy is 12 yrs old and has had Cushing's for many years. She has a big belly and muscle wasting and her coat is getting thin, so I decided to give her a puppy cut. I used the 3/4" comb all over. She always looks so pitiful in pictures, she cowers and puts her ears down and doesn't want to look in the camera, so I did my best with the photos. Mindy was the easiest to groom, she is very obedient and just a sweetheart. I didn't have to bribe her with treats as much as Booboo and Brooke!! I'm so glad I decided to groom them myself. It is not that hard and I will get better with time and practice! I will save money and they will not have to be in a cage at the groomer's all day! I say to all of you that want to try it but are scared, JUST DO IT!! It's just hair, it will grow back and your pup will love you, no matter what their hair looks like!!

Here's some photos of Mindy, before, after, Brooke with Mindy's hair pile, Mindy's face after!