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Originally Posted by gontygirl  Can't I just trim him up on top of a counter? I'm not actually saying that I'd make such a commitment....but why a table top for grooming? In any case, how does one learn how to give a proper yorkie hair cut anyhow?? Can I youtube that? Isn't it still ok to take him with my shih tsu mix so they have one another? I don't even mind if the groomer sticks them both into a crate together...so long as they're together. I noticed my Boo is pretty bad socially. He seems insecure so I don't wanna risk him getting hurt at the groomers while waiting his turn for a haircut...or post cut. This socializing issue has to be dealt with FOR SURE...next on my list of "to-do" with this boy. I really want him to have peace and harmony within...TRAINING, TRAINING, TRAINING...lol  |
I have a little table top grooming stand that I use. It does make things easier when I am alone doing the grooming. You certainly can fold up a big towel and put it on a table to groom. It's good to have something under the feet to make them feel secure and not like they are going to slip around. When Gracie was a puppy I did it with her on my lap. I still blow dry her on my lap.
It is best to get him accustomed to being groomed at home before going to a groomer. If he is going to fight it there is a risk of injury at a groomer's.
Yorkies are a feisty breed but they are very trainable if you know how to deal with the personality. Since yours was never taught anything before you got him he has some leaning to do. I don't know his breeding background but poor breeding can increase some behavioral issues in any breed. Since he seems insecure you might just want to expose him a little at a time to the outside world.
I won't take my dog to just any groomer. There are a lot of bad ones out there. Shop around. There are usually several in every community.