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sims822257 · 06-23-2006, 05:07 AM

I have a 7 month old little boy that still seems to get some pee on himself when going potty. I just recently took him to the groomer and asked her to shave his belly some what high so it would not soak in his fur any more but she barely shaved him there. Does anyone else do this with their boys? If so what is a good shaver to get so I can try to do it myself? Please keep in mind I am not a professional groomer and I just want something cheaper and simple to take a little off the belly and maybe his bum if I get brave. Oh also does any one have belly pictures so I can see how high I should shave? Thanks!

Tiger's Mom · 06-23-2006, 05:36 AM

Tiger has never gone to the groomer although those parts you mention sure needs some attention. Let me know how it goes as perhaps I can do the same

lisatodd · 06-23-2006, 05:46 AM

so funny that me and my husband was just talking about doing this for kirby. i might just do it my self w the electric clippers.

feminvstr · 06-23-2006, 06:37 AM

Yes you should groom the belly, specially if in full coat.....a mustache trimmer is the safest, Walmart carries WHAL's is under $20.00 and can be used to trim the paws, ears and bum too!

hope this helps

sims822257 · 06-23-2006, 08:15 AM

Thanks Kimberly - I am on my way to Wal-mart now - I will let you know how it goes. Wish me luck!!

DianaB · 06-23-2006, 08:30 AM

I've been trying my hand at grooming (Ok, Ok, it's only been once!) but the video that I bought said to shave up to where their cord was attached. I think that I ended up shaving to his ribs! At least he's stayed alot cleaner.

Bird · 06-28-2006, 12:13 PM

I trim my Busters hair for him. My sister bought a Wahl from Walmart for her dog and I use it. It works great. Its purple too. I shaved Busters belly cuz he does get pee on himself too.

Tiger's Mom · 06-28-2006, 12:15 PM

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Thanks Kimberly - I am on my way to Wal-mart now - I will let you know how it goes. Wish me luck!!

Have you tried the Wahl's trimmer yet? I finally got the nerve to make an appointment for Tiger but your assurance that trimming it yourself is easy might make me change my mind . .

Bizzymammabee · 06-28-2006, 12:26 PM

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Have you tried the Wahl's trimmer yet? I finally got the nerve to make an appointment for Tiger but your assurance that trimming it yourself is easy might make me change my mind . .

I do lex's all the time. I gave him a home puppy cut and he looked pretty good. Gave me a hell of a time though. I got a small palm sized wahl clipper for $8 from jefferspet.com. It's great. I use it do his manly parts, his bum and the pads on his paws. I usually shave up to the bottom of his ribcage to keep him clean. Works great.

LuvtheCooper · 06-28-2006, 12:34 PM

I too got a little mustache/beard trimmer and keep Cooper's tummy and privates shaved down. I was a little nervous at first but it went pretty smoothly. I was afraid I might nick him, but that hasn't been an issue at all!

sims822257 · 06-28-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

Have you tried the Wahl's trimmer yet? I finally got the nerve to make an appointment for Tiger but your assurance that trimming it yourself is easy might make me change my mind . .

Actually Des I went to Wal-mart that day and they did not have the Wahl so I bought a different small one and I am trying it tonight. Things have just been too busy and it has gotten pushed to the side. We had a heck of a storm here this week which put my power out for a day and a half and as you know that can throw any one off base. UGH!!!! I promise to let you know after I am done. I am trying it tonight for sure. I want him to be all trimmed up and nice for vacation and we leave tomorrow.

Tiger's Mom · 06-28-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sims822257

Actually Des I went to Wal-mart that day and they did not have the Wahl so I bought a different small one and I am trying it tonight. Things have just been too busy and it has gotten pushed to the side. We had a heck of a storm here this week which put my power out for a day and a half and as you know that can throw any one off base. UGH!!!! I promise to let you know after I am done. I am trying it tonight for sure. I want him to be all trimmed up and nice for vacation and we leave tomorrow.

Very well, Tiger's appointment is on saturday so plenty of time to cancel.

Oh yeah, you are going on vacation . . .you owe me some pictures

which I am sure you will indulge upon your return. Have fun Caren with you furbaby . . .

sims822257 · 06-29-2006, 04:18 AM

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Very well, Tiger's appointment is on saturday so plenty of time to cancel.

Oh yeah, you are going on vacation . . .you owe me some pictures

which I am sure you will indulge upon your return. Have fun Caren with you furbaby . . .

Okay so I said I would report back to you after trying to trim Murphy up. Well..........I have no pictures because the shaver really did not work very well at all. Since I could not find the Wahl one I just got some generic shaver and it basically sucked.

I think I am going to try to go to Target tonight on my way home see if they have the Wahl if not I will have to order off line it looks like. So any who.....no good news for you since it really did not go very well - ha, ha!

Is this Tigers first grooming experience? I have already had Murphy groomed and it went pretty well. I get him cut semi-short since I can not handle his pee on his coat - yuck! Good luck with Tigers grooming experience - will need to see plenty of pictures when you get back.

Oh I meant to tell you take a picture of what you want if you have one that way the groomer has no reason to mess up - that’s what I did and it

Gazou · 06-29-2006, 04:31 AM

I always do the grooming of my Yorkies .

Nikki+2 · 06-29-2006, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sims822257

Okay so I said I would report back to you after trying to trim Murphy up. Well..........I have no pictures because the shaver really did not work very well at all. Since I could not find the Wahl one I just got some generic shaver and it basically sucked.

I think I am going to try to go to Target tonight on my way home see if they have the Wahl if not I will have to order off line it looks like. So any who.....no good news for you since it really did not go very well - ha, ha!

Is this Tigers first grooming experience? I have already had Murphy groomed and it went pretty well. I get him cut semi-short since I can not handle his pee on his coat - yuck! Good luck with Tigers grooming experience - will need to see plenty of pictures when you get back.

Oh I meant to tell you take a picture of what you want if you have one that way the groomer has no reason to mess up - that’s what I did and it

I need to buy a clipper too so let me know what you think of the Wahl when you find it. A groomer told me to buy a Peanut from Sallys (don't know the brand) but I haven't gotten out there yet. I'll let you know when I get one. She's one of my Mom's groomers and she gave me a whole lesson on grooming yorkies. If you want, we could have a little grooming party sometime and I'll show you what she showed me.

06-23-2006, 05:07 AM	#1
sims822257 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,436	Shaved Belly I have a 7 month old little boy that still seems to get some pee on himself when going potty. I just recently took him to the groomer and asked her to shave his belly some what high so it would not soak in his fur any more but she barely shaved him there. Does anyone else do this with their boys? If so what is a good shaver to get so I can try to do it myself? Please keep in mind I am not a professional groomer and I just want something cheaper and simple to take a little off the belly and maybe his bum if I get brave. Oh also does any one have belly pictures so I can see how high I should shave? Thanks! __________________ Caren, mommy to Murphy and Mia Murphy WUVS his girlfriend Trixie

06-23-2006, 05:46 AM	#3
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,460	so funny that me and my husband was just talking about doing this for kirby. i might just do it my self w the electric clippers. __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

06-23-2006, 06:37 AM	#4
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	Yes you should groom the belly, specially if in full coat.....a mustache trimmer is the safest, Walmart carries WHAL's is under $20.00 and can be used to trim the paws, ears and bum too! hope this helps __________________ Kimberly

06-23-2006, 08:15 AM	#5
sims822257 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,436	Thanks Kimberly - I am on my way to Wal-mart now - I will let you know how it goes. Wish me luck!! __________________ Caren, mommy to Murphy and Mia Murphy WUVS his girlfriend Trixie

06-23-2006, 08:30 AM	#6
DianaB Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fredonia, KS Posts: 755	I've been trying my hand at grooming (Ok, Ok, it's only been once!) but the video that I bought said to shave up to where their cord was attached. I think that I ended up shaving to his ribs! At least he's stayed alot cleaner. __________________ Diana and Reuger Take time to laugh. It is the music of the soul.

06-23-2006, 05:36 AM	#2
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,339	Tiger has never gone to the groomer although those parts you mention sure needs some attention. Let me know how it goes as perhaps I can do the same

06-28-2006, 12:13 PM	#7
Bird Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 87	I trim my Busters hair for him. My sister bought a Wahl from Walmart for her dog and I use it. It works great. Its purple too. I shaved Busters belly cuz he does get pee on himself too.

06-28-2006, 12:34 PM	#10
LuvtheCooper & LuvtheCarley too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wa State/Texas Posts: 1,625	I too got a little mustache/beard trimmer and keep Cooper's tummy and privates shaved down. I was a little nervous at first but it went pretty smoothly. I was afraid I might nick him, but that hasn't been an issue at all! __________________ Delaina Cooper & Carley

06-29-2006, 04:31 AM	#14
Gazou YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,180	I always do the grooming of my Yorkies .