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Originally Posted by MilesDavis  Okay, I have officially decided that I'm going to try grooming Miles myself. It seems that every time I bring him home from the groomers he chokes non-stop for days. I fear they might be using a loop (don't know the technical name for it) around his neck during grooming, which is irritating his trachea. It doesn't help that he's an energetic little guy, and no doubt pulls against the loop, pressing on his trachea more. Bottom line, I just don't want him to get hurt, or to suffer injury to his trachea due to grooming. He always chokes and coughs for days after a grooming trip.
So...for those of you who groom your own yorkies, what do I need to know? What tools will I need (to shave the area by his eyes and nose, and how do they clip the hair between their toes?)? Are there any videos or books you'd suggest? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! |
Good Luck! I have been grooming Fiona since day 1 of getting her. I used to work as a grooming assistant, so I know the basics, I mean, she doesn't look as good, but still I get the job done right. Fiona is a little pistal, and I think she wold have been horrible at the groomers. When I had a dog up on the table, and had a trach problem, we would make a harness out of a leash, and then hook it up to the table, and I would also have another loop around the belly by the hind legs. I just have a easy to use WAHL razor, and scissors, and we do just fine! Good Luck!