Does anyone cut there Furbabies hair themselves? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Looking4puppy · 09-27-2007, 06:21 PM

I need help. I want to learn to cut rainbows hair myself. Does anyone have any good tips????

For My Coby · 09-27-2007, 09:07 PM

We're lucky to have a great groomer. I don't trust myself!!

Here are some threads to read through for tips and hints on maybe doing it yourself. I just searched on "grooming at home".
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sea...archid=1824655

Txgurl06 · 09-27-2007, 09:21 PM

i do skoshis hair myself! i dont have great tips except get quiet clippers and just go for what you want your baby to look like! all you can do is try and get better for next time! Its hair it will always grow back!

SweetPea53 · 09-27-2007, 09:54 PM

I have been trimming and slowly getting into grooming my lil ones hair myself recently, she has never been to the groomer. I purchased a video off of ebay (seller: crownroyalyorkies) and I have found it to be very informative.... So far, so good....haven't botched up the cutting job at all....which I am surprised as my baby does love to wiggle

Yorkiekids · 09-28-2007, 06:34 AM

I use a groomer, but there is someone on here that has a video of how to groom your puppy. Hopefully they'll see your post.

mstplumeria · 09-28-2007, 07:34 AM

I groom my Poodles and Yorkies myself. I taught myself. I started with the little stuff, cutting toe nails, minor trims, etc until I built up the confidence to do the rest. I bought good clippers and blades-that definitely makes a big difference. Also, I bought the book "Poodle Clipping and Grooming" by Shirlee Kalstone. I have read that book from cover to back several times. It explains not only the poodle cuts but also detailed explanations of the different clipper blades, how to hold the shears (scissors), different techniques, etc... that can be applied to grooming any breed. If you need any specific info, let me know and I will try to scan the pages you need and send them to you!

My best advice would be to have fun with it, and if you make a mistake, remember it will grow back!

Hope this helps!

browniesmom622 · 09-28-2007, 07:36 AM

i posted some videos a few weeks back do a search

YorkieNewbie22 · 10-02-2007, 12:02 PM

I just recently cut MiMi's hair due to some matts i was frustrated with. I used a pair of thinning scissors to help give it a more natural look. Instead of the choppy edges, its more tappered. I am not too experiences at all actually, but I did find this help. I am sure with regular scissors it would have looked really bad!

MIZBROWN · 10-02-2007, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Looking4puppy

I need help. I want to learn to cut rainbows hair myself. Does anyone have any good tips????

I had to cut Meka's hair a month ago (matts)... I purchased a cutting set from Target ($25) and it came with how to dvd and all... There are so many aids that will help you learn........ it just takes practice and getting your pup use to it

Lexi Rae · 10-05-2007, 12:11 PM

would the thinning shears be good to do the legs, because when i use
a regular sissor, boy does it look chopped up.. its never even

09-27-2007, 06:21 PM	#1
Looking4puppy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 63	Does anyone cut there Furbabies hair themselves? I need help. I want to learn to cut rainbows hair myself. Does anyone have any good tips???? __________________ Jennifer & Rainbow

09-27-2007, 09:07 PM	#2
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,143	We're lucky to have a great groomer. I don't trust myself!! Here are some threads to read through for tips and hints on maybe doing it yourself. I just searched on "grooming at home". http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sea...archid=1824655 __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

09-27-2007, 09:54 PM	#4
SweetPea53 ~Izzie~ My Lil' Sweetie Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California (Santa Clarita) Posts: 1,414	I have been trimming and slowly getting into grooming my lil ones hair myself recently, she has never been to the groomer. I purchased a video off of ebay (seller: crownroyalyorkies) and I have found it to be very informative.... So far, so good....haven't botched up the cutting job at all....which I am surprised as my baby does love to wiggle __________________ "Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club" Lil' Miss Izzie

09-28-2007, 06:34 AM	#5
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,428	I use a groomer, but there is someone on here that has a video of how to groom your puppy. Hopefully they'll see your post. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

09-28-2007, 07:34 AM	#6
mstplumeria Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 739	I groom my Poodles and Yorkies myself. I taught myself. I started with the little stuff, cutting toe nails, minor trims, etc until I built up the confidence to do the rest. I bought good clippers and blades-that definitely makes a big difference. Also, I bought the book "Poodle Clipping and Grooming" by Shirlee Kalstone. I have read that book from cover to back several times. It explains not only the poodle cuts but also detailed explanations of the different clipper blades, how to hold the shears (scissors), different techniques, etc... that can be applied to grooming any breed. If you need any specific info, let me know and I will try to scan the pages you need and send them to you! My best advice would be to have fun with it, and if you make a mistake, remember it will grow back! Hope this helps! __________________ Missy Personal Assistant to Sophie and Tucker www.freewebs.com/poodles-n-yorkies

09-27-2007, 09:21 PM	#3
Txgurl06 RIP Skoshi! Love You Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita falls,tx Posts: 3,145	i do skoshis hair myself! i dont have great tips except get quiet clippers and just go for what you want your baby to look like! all you can do is try and get better for next time! Its hair it will always grow back!

09-28-2007, 07:36 AM	#7
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New york Posts: 9,149 Blog Entries: 2	i posted some videos a few weeks back do a search __________________ Lenora Brownie- Kayko- Austin & the rest of the zoo! We Love our Yt Angel! “A dog is not almost-human, and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such”

10-05-2007, 12:11 PM	#10
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 9,492	would the thinning shears be good to do the legs, because when i use a regular sissor, boy does it look chopped up.. its never even __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...