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oceansoracle · 01-05-2011, 04:46 PM

So I finally buckled down and began my first attempt to groom my son Hugo! So I live in NYC and a typical grooming appt ranges from 50-250 dollars! I used to have scheduled grooming appointments for Hugo VFO but now I am on a strained budget; I could not bear seeing my son with his long hair and decided to take matters into my own hands.

I have an ANDIS clipper with no attachments and began clipping away. I am NOT a professional groomer nor do i claim to be one. I was able to cut most of his hair ( I LOVE THE PUPPY CUT) and even tried my darndest to cut his hair in that teddy bear cut-Am I impressed with it; not really but it sure beats that long hair on him! I am embarassed to admit that I used regular scissors.

So here is my question-to any of the professional groomers or people who have experience-what is the best way to clip the legs and clip the paws?

I know of one video that was posted here, but if anyone has a video or something to help me please let me know.

Since this is my first time and I do not know how to use a clipper, this project has taken about three days to complete ( I usually spend at least one hour a day-with breaks for my son in between) So any positive feedback will be greatly appreciated!

01-05-2011, 04:46 PM	#1
oceansoracle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bronx, NY, USA Posts: 237	Grooming legs and paws So I finally buckled down and began my first attempt to groom my son Hugo! So I live in NYC and a typical grooming appt ranges from 50-250 dollars! I used to have scheduled grooming appointments for Hugo VFO but now I am on a strained budget; I could not bear seeing my son with his long hair and decided to take matters into my own hands. I have an ANDIS clipper with no attachments and began clipping away. I am NOT a professional groomer nor do i claim to be one. I was able to cut most of his hair ( I LOVE THE PUPPY CUT) and even tried my darndest to cut his hair in that teddy bear cut-Am I impressed with it; not really but it sure beats that long hair on him! I am embarassed to admit that I used regular scissors. So here is my question-to any of the professional groomers or people who have experience-what is the best way to clip the legs and clip the paws? I know of one video that was posted here, but if anyone has a video or something to help me please let me know. Since this is my first time and I do not know how to use a clipper, this project has taken about three days to complete ( I usually spend at least one hour a day-with breaks for my son in between) So any positive feedback will be greatly appreciated!