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JennyLeroux · 08-25-2009, 06:57 AM

I groom my Yorkies as well.

They can catch kennel cough at the groomer and if you keep them home and don't board them at the vet ever that is one less thing to vaccinate for.

I started doing it because the groomers are so pricey and the whole experience most of the time isn't a good one for my dogs. I also felt that no one would be as gentle as I would.

A breeder friend of mine has many dogs and has been breeding for some time now so she has just about everything down to a science. She recommended the Norelco T765 for the ears and anal area. I have used others and this one works the best. You can get it on Amazon right now for $24.

I feel that the nails are the biggest challenge but if you want to do your own grooming and the nails makes you uncomfortable you can take your Yorkie to Petsmart and they will do the nails for you on a walk in basis for $8. I eventually started doing them myself. I just started cutting back a small amount until I understood and got a feel for how far back I needed to go. It comes with practice. With this method I have had very few bleeding nails. Unforutanly you do learn from trial and error and you have to mess up a few times to learn where to stop on the nails.

It is great way to bond with your beloved Yorkie.

08-25-2009, 06:57 AM	#22
JennyLeroux Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 152	I love grooming my Yorkies I groom my Yorkies as well. They can catch kennel cough at the groomer and if you keep them home and don't board them at the vet ever that is one less thing to vaccinate for. I started doing it because the groomers are so pricey and the whole experience most of the time isn't a good one for my dogs. I also felt that no one would be as gentle as I would. A breeder friend of mine has many dogs and has been breeding for some time now so she has just about everything down to a science. She recommended the Norelco T765 for the ears and anal area. I have used others and this one works the best. You can get it on Amazon right now for $24. I feel that the nails are the biggest challenge but if you want to do your own grooming and the nails makes you uncomfortable you can take your Yorkie to Petsmart and they will do the nails for you on a walk in basis for $8. I eventually started doing them myself. I just started cutting back a small amount until I understood and got a feel for how far back I needed to go. It comes with practice. With this method I have had very few bleeding nails. Unforutanly you do learn from trial and error and you have to mess up a few times to learn where to stop on the nails. It is great way to bond with your beloved Yorkie.