[Toby's Human]

Originally Posted by CherOKchic

What a handsome young man...you did a great job, esp considering this is your 1st attempt and his first cut. I am sure you both were frazzled by the time it was over!!

I have always groomed my dogs...but then again Bentley is my first yorkie and I am a bit scared of doing anything more than rump, feet and ears right now. Does anyone know of a good site or book to show the different cuts for yorkies? My schnauzer is pretty good about the grooming deal, except when it comes to his rump, then he just sits down so I can't get to it. He has cottony type hair and matts really easily so I can definately empathize w/ you.

Right now I kind of want to let Bentley grow out to watch how he changes coloring, plus OK can be very cold in the winter. We do brush ALL the time though to keep the matts at bay...he has gotten used to it now. Clippers are still a bit of a challenge. I got a small battery operated pair to do his face, foot pads and rump, it is quieter and can be hidden in your hand better....really helps! Also I would turn the clippers on and sit them next to me for a couple of minutes every so often when he would sit in my lap or next to me...this helped ALOT on getting him past the fear and attack issues! I promise it does get easier...whether you choose to do it in the future or have a groomer do it, be regular....the more they go through it the better they get and pretty soon he will be an old hand and no bother at all!

thanks alot!!! Good info!