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ReconsMomma · 07-19-2005, 04:27 PM

OK I have seen alot of posts on here about puppy cuts so I thought that I would post what I was taught in grooming school.

A puppy cut is where the dog is virtually the same length all over. I usually go 2 inches all over (body and neck) that way it isn't too short and people dont freak out and not too long so they dont look too shaggy.

I then round out the face, usually leave the top of the head long enough for a bow unless the owner has stated otherwise.

Trim up the shaggys on the legs and feet. Shave or trim up the private areas (AKA Sanitary)

And there you have it..... That is what I learned a puppy cut is. You can go shorter or longer. Its just your preference.

A few other tips:

Always Always Always write down exactly what you want done. Make 2 copies. That way if you come back and your dogs hair is all messed up you can go to the manager and say this is what I told her/him to do and look at my dog. (tears might help........jk)

If your dog has matts, any matts, tell the groomer DO NOT SHAVE. Most groomers are lazy and will just buzz them and give you the excuse that they were too matted to save. Usually 9 times out of 10 that is a load of crap. Tell them to call you if they find matts before buzzing the dog too. That way you have a choice in the matter.

Try to make your appointments not first thing in the morning cause the groomer is just waking up. And not right after lunch since they are just recovering from eating, again lazy. Also dont do it late in the day cause that groomer has had to deal with dogs all day, barking and being difficult, you dont want them to take it out on your dog. If the salon opens at 8 am ask for a 10:30am.

If you think your dog may be a little nippy, tell the groomer that you prefer him/her to not be muzzled, instead have them call you and you can help hold him/her. Muzzling stresses them out even more than grooming does.

That is all that I can think of for now but I will add too this as I think of more.

07-19-2005, 04:27 PM	#1
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	What I was taught is a puppy cut and other tips OK I have seen alot of posts on here about puppy cuts so I thought that I would post what I was taught in grooming school. A puppy cut is where the dog is virtually the same length all over. I usually go 2 inches all over (body and neck) that way it isn't too short and people dont freak out and not too long so they dont look too shaggy. I then round out the face, usually leave the top of the head long enough for a bow unless the owner has stated otherwise. Trim up the shaggys on the legs and feet. Shave or trim up the private areas (AKA Sanitary) And there you have it..... That is what I learned a puppy cut is. You can go shorter or longer. Its just your preference. A few other tips: Always Always Always write down exactly what you want done. Make 2 copies. That way if you come back and your dogs hair is all messed up you can go to the manager and say this is what I told her/him to do and look at my dog. (tears might help........jk) If your dog has matts, any matts, tell the groomer DO NOT SHAVE. Most groomers are lazy and will just buzz them and give you the excuse that they were too matted to save. Usually 9 times out of 10 that is a load of crap. Tell them to call you if they find matts before buzzing the dog too. That way you have a choice in the matter. Try to make your appointments not first thing in the morning cause the groomer is just waking up. And not right after lunch since they are just recovering from eating, again lazy. Also dont do it late in the day cause that groomer has had to deal with dogs all day, barking and being difficult, you dont want them to take it out on your dog. If the salon opens at 8 am ask for a 10:30am. If you think your dog may be a little nippy, tell the groomer that you prefer him/her to not be muzzled, instead have them call you and you can help hold him/her. Muzzling stresses them out even more than grooming does. That is all that I can think of for now but I will add too this as I think of more.