1st Time Grooming Brooke Myself-w/photos

[YorkieChick1]

Well, I bought a great Yorkie Grooming DVD from SueNCricket and I brought out all the supplies tonight and did my first grooming on Brooke myself. I cut her nails, plucked her hair out of her ears, trimmed her ears and pads of her feet and trimmed all her hair allover to even it out. The only problem I had was that the Fromm scissors I bought from Petedge were not sharp enough, so the trim on her feet and legs weren't as smooth as I would have liked. I am proud of myself though, I told my hubbie that I just saved him $60 (grooming is expensive here in CA), of course, I didn't tell him that all the grooming supplies cost $350!! But I have 3 Yorkies so doing it myself will save in the long run. Now, I have 1 groom down and 2 more to go!! Here are some photos of Brooke, in her Bunny towel, during the grooming and after!! She was so calm she ran to her bed after the blowdry and was falling asleep!!

[YorkieChick1]

A few more photos!

[nygee]

Nanci, you're a pro! Great job, Your babies look like they just stepped out of the doggy salon!!! Brooke in her bunny towel is adorable..
Oh! that grooming stand is fabulous, I've been looking for one, but all I find are the big square bulky tables...
Where can I find one?
I have 3 babies myself and do my own grooming! Without a grooming stand, it can be a bit of a hassel...

[YorkieChick1]

I got the grooming table online at Petedge for $29.99. It rotates like a lazy susan and has the arm with the slip collar on it. It is really well made for the money. Tomorrow I am going to try and groom my big boy Booboo, 14 lbs, on it and I'll let you know if it is as easy with a bigger dog. (Brooke is only 3.8 lbs).

[kwaymon]

LOL! She looks like she is glaring at you in the first pic of the second set You really did a great job!
I "groomed" Tucker tonight. I was taking him to a grommer that did ok. I asked her to do a few things differently and she acted like I was crazy. I've been thinking about doing him myself. I bought a small pair of clippers and trimmed his booty, belly and feet and scissor clipped his ears. I think he looks great except for his feet. So, what's this about a training video for yorkies? I'd love to hear more about it.

[nygee]

Wow, Thats a bargain!!! Love it!
Let me know how it goes with BooBoo, My biggest is Gizmo, 11.2 lbs, but regardless I'm going to purchase it... Thank You, Andrea

[Reese1]

Originally Posted by YorkieChick1

I got the grooming table online at Petedge for $29.99. It rotates like a lazy susan and has the arm with the slip collar on it. It is really well made for the money. Tomorrow I am going to try and groom my big boy Booboo, 14 lbs, on it and I'll let you know if it is as easy with a bigger dog. (Brooke is only 3.8 lbs).

You did a great job! I bought the same video and I ordered all my products from Petedge Friday. I was going to order that table, but the lady at Petedge said Crosley being 17lbs wouldn't fit, so we went with a larger table.
You are braver than us, I'm not attempting the nails yet!

[KitKatJam]

What hubby doesnt know wont hurt him
I think that you did a great job
I love the bunny towel and your baby
is so pretty

[Mom to Hot Rod]

looks like a great job! She's a beauty!

[shirlblack]

Originally Posted by YorkieChick1

Well, I bought a great Yorkie Grooming DVD from SueNCricket and I brought out all the supplies tonight and did my first grooming on Brooke myself.

You did a great job and Brooke looks fantastic. I ordered the DVD on Friday and can't wait to get it. Which style of scissors did you order? I bought a pair at PetSmart once, they weren't sharp enough and I took them back. I have a pair of blunt end trimming scissors that I use on Scooter's face but on his feet I use my hair cutting scissors. I've never done an all over groom myself but I ready to tackle it.

[YorkieChick1]

Well, tonight I decided to tackle grooming Booboo, my huge Teapot!! He has a fairly thick coat, but I wouldn't call it cottony. I usually keep him fairly short but I let him grow out this winter and he was in dire need of a trim!! I decided to try the personality cut that Sue mentions in her dvd as hairstyle #3, it is like a modified Schnauzer cut. I did a puppy cut head, but the body has a skirt and long leg hair using the 1" comb and then I used a 1/2"comb down his back and neck. He had some matts on his legs that I hadn't seen, so I did have to cut some out! All in all, for my first time, I think he came out really well. I have to practice on my ear trims and paw trims. It is kinda' choppy right now but practice makes perfect and Booboo seemed happy!! He is such a lovebug, I keep treats by the grooming table so if he gets antsy, I just ask him to sit and if he obeys I give him a treat, but he just wanted kisses!! So if he was doing well I would say "Good boy" and he would kiss me on the lips!
Here are some photos, The first one is a before photo, the next one is the mound of hair I took off of him!! The next one is the mound of hair that is the same size as Brooke!! And then Booboo after!!

[MsFamousHepburn]

You did a great job!!!!!! I wish I had the guts to try to groom at home!

[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!

[linda44]

bravo...good job

[autumn star]

Great job done!!!!!!